Political History Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 20
In a protest against apartheid in 1985, many countries banned the import of Krugerrands, gold coins from which country?
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south africa
Which labor union evolved into the Democratic Union party and won national elections in Poland in 1991?
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solidarity
Who had Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. as his running mate during a presidential campaign?
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richard nixon
Which Conservative politician, born in Phoenix in 1909, is referred to with the clue 'BARRY ME'?
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barry goldwater
In 1996, at age 74, Cecil Underwood became the oldest governor ever elected in which U.S. state commonly known as the 'Mountain State'?
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west virginia
Who was elected mayor of New York City on November 8, 1977?
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ed koch
In which country did the PRI win the 1988 election by its lowest margin ever?
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mexico
Which Bush nominee for Secretary of Defense was rejected by the Senate with a vote of 53-47 on March 9, 1989?
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john tower
To which political party did French president Francois Mitterrand belong?
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socialist party
Which California governor has defeated two Democratic women, Dianne Feinstein and Kathleen Brown?
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pete wilson
Who was the Indiana senator chosen as the Republican vice-presidential nominee in August 1988?
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dan quayle
Who did Robert Kennedy claim was responsible for carrying Texas for the Democrats in the 1960 election, rather than her husband?
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lady bird johnson
Which Republican congressman sang his hit 'The Beat Goes On' at a Washington fundraiser in 1996?
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sonny bono
In which country did President Miles Jakes resign in response to protests in Wenceslas Square?
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czechoslovakia
Which U.S. President used the slogan 'The New Frontier'?
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john f. kennedy
Who served as Secretary of State under President Gerald Ford?
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henry kissinger
Which candidate was supported by Dan Quayle, whose car once had 'AuH2O' plates according to 'Current Biography'?
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barry goldwater
Who was voted 'Most Energetic' in high school and has served as an energetic senator from Wisconsin for 30 years?
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william proxmire
Who resigned as Israel's prime minister on April 10, 1974, but continued to serve as a caretaker until June?
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golda meir
Which country had Itzhak Ben-Zvi as its president three times, in the years 1952, 1957, and 1962?
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israel
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