This Week In Political Trivia: Sept. 16

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    Excluding single-member states, what is the largest congressional district in the nation?

    • Oregon's 2nd Congressional district
    • Colorado's 3rd Congressional district
    • Nevada's 2nd Congressional district
    • Minnesota's 8th Congressional district
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  • 2. 

    What member of Congress represented the general area of New York’s current 9th Congressional District from 1979-1985?

    • Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, D-N.Y.

    • Rep. James J. Delaney, D-N.Y.

    • Rep. Thomas J. Manton, D-N.Y.

    • Rep. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

    Correct Answer
    A. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, D-N.Y.
  • 3. 

    What minority group makes up the largest percentage of the population in New York’s 9th Congressional District: African-Americans, Hispanics, or Asians?

    • African-Americans

    • Hispanics

    • Asians

    Correct Answer
    A. Asians
  • 4. 

    What current member of Congress, while working for Goldman Sachs, left his office against company orders on September 11, 2001 to provide assistance to victims?

    • Rep. Bob Turner, R-N.Y.

    • Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn.

    • Rep. Albio Sires, D-N.J.

    • Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y.

    Correct Answer
    A. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn.
  • 5. 

    What U.S. senator worked on Jerry Springer's 1982 run for governor in Ohio?

    • Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio

    • Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.

    • Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.

    • Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.

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