This Week In Political Trivia: Nov. 11
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The father of Gov. Steve Beshear, D-Ky., was a Baptist minister and mayor. Can you name one of his other professions?
- A.
Truck driver
- B.
Funeral director
- C.
Butcher
- D.
Blacksmith
Correct Answer
B. Funeral director -
- 2.
In a 2001 ballot proposal, what percentage of Mississippi voters decided to retain the Confederate battle cross on its state flag?
- A.
25 percent
- B.
45 percent
- C.
65 percent
- D.
85 percent
Correct Answer
C. 65 percent -
- 3.
What governor became a devout Christian after his parents were killed by a drunk driver?
- A.
Gov. Jerry Brown, D-Calif.
- B.
Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va.
- C.
Gov. Haley Barbour, R-Miss.
- D.
Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio
Correct Answer
D. Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio -
- 4.
In what congressional district is Penn State’s main campus located?
- A.
Pennsylvania’s 3rd District
- B.
Pennsylvania’s 4th District
- C.
Pennsylvania’s 5th District
- D.
Pennsylvania’s 6th District
Correct Answer
C. Pennsylvania’s 5th District -
- 5.
Newly-elected Gov. Phil Bryant, R-Miss., earned his undergraduate degree in what subject at The University of Southern Mississippi?
- A.
Criminal justice
- B.
Political science
- C.
Pre-med
- D.
Agricultural sciences
Correct Answer
A. Criminal justice -
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