This Week In Political Trivia: June 24
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The father of Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., represented what state while serving in Congress?
- A.
Arizona
- B.
Iowa
- C.
New Mexico
- D.
Minnesota
Correct Answer
B. Iowa -
- 2.
What U.S. senator won an early campaign for county commissioner at age 24, when the incumbent referred to her as “that young broad”?
- A.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.
- B.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.
- C.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.
- D.
Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine
Correct Answer
C. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. -
- 3.
In what year did Utah change its law prohibiting people from buying a drink at a bar without first joining a private club?
- A.
1976
- B.
2001
- C.
2009
- D.
1984
Correct Answer
C. 2009 -
- 4.
Who was the only member of Congress to vote against the resolution authorizing the use of force in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks?
- A.
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif.
- B.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio
- C.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
- D.
Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C.
Correct Answer
A. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. -
- 5.
Can you name a member of the Texas congressional delegation who is the great-great-grandson of a Union Army veteran?
- A.
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R)
- B.
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R)
- C.
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R)
- D.
Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R)
Correct Answer
C. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R) -
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