Political History Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 78
During her run for Vice President, whose husband's financial dealings, involving John Zaccaro, caused controversy in the 20th century?
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geraldine ferraro
Who gave the speech nominating Bill Clinton at the Democratic National Convention in 1992?
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mario cuomo
Which Missouri senator withdrew as George McGovern's running mate on July 31, 1972, due to earlier psychiatric care?
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thomas eagleton
Which longtime Arkansas Senator, renowned for his scholarship program, passed away in 1995?
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j. william fulbright
Which political figure's 'Cross of Gold' speech in 1896 played a significant role in securing the Democratic presidential nomination for him?
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william jennings bryan
In April 1981, which former Vice President was ordered to pay the state of Maryland $248,735 for bribes he took?
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spiro agnew
Who served as the German chancellor of West Germany before its unification in 1990?
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helmut kohl
Who was elected a senator from Texas in 1984 after switching to the Republican Party the previous year?
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phil gramm
Who served as the National Security Advisor during the Reagan administration and had his Iran-Contra conviction reversed?
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john poindexter
What term, originating from an Indian word, was used to describe Republicans who abandoned their party in 1884 to vote for Grover Cleveland?
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mugwumps
In which country did General Naguib resign as president on February 25, 1954, only to reassume the position two days later on February 27, 1954?
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egypt
Who is the former Moscow party boss who won 89% of the vote in the 1989 Soviet elections?
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boris yeltsin
Which Texan served in the House as both a Democrat and a Republican before being elected senator?
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phil gramm
What political party, founded by Arthur Griffith in 1905, is named after the Irish phrase for 'we ourselves'?
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sinn féin
What name is still sometimes used to refer to the Democratic Party Organization of Manhattan?
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tammany hall
Who was commissioned as Thomas Dewey's vice presidential running mate in 1948 while serving as the governor of California?
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earl warren
Which Southeast Asian country did the U.N. recognize as having the deposed 'Khmer Rouge' as its legitimate government?
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cambodia
In 1996, Evan Bayh, governor of which state, gave the keynote address at the Democratic Convention?
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indiana
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