This Week In Political Trivia: June 24

5 Questions | By Nationaljournal | Last updated: Jan 28, 2013 | Total Attempts: 104

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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
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
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
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.
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)

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