U.S. Government Trivia Questions
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What is the name of the office of the president that was originally located in the center of the West Wing but is now situated in a corner?
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oval office
Which legislative body gives its advice and consent to treaties made by the president?
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senate
What is the process called that allows for the removal of a president from office, aside from death or resignation?
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impeachment
Who did Gerald Ford name as vice president after he became president?
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nelson rockefeller
Who served as Jimmy Carter's lead negotiator for the release of the hostages held by Iran and is now the Secretary of State?
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warren christopher
Which cabinet department was created on August 4, 1977, with James Schlesinger as its first secretary?
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energy
Who is the Bush appointee who once served as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education and is currently a Supreme Court Justice?
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clarence thomas
How many members currently serve in the House of Representatives, compared to the original 65 when Congress first met in 1789?
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435
Which U.S. cabinet department has an extension service that includes the 4-H Clubs?
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agriculture
Which U.S. agency is responsible for the packaging of atomic materials?
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nuclear regulatory commission
Which cabinet department was Ron Brown the first African American to head?
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commerce
Which U.S. government agency, abbreviated as GSA, operates the Federal Communications & Computer Systems?
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general services administration
Who was the Clinton interior secretary who earned a master's degree from the University of Newcastle in England?
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bruce babbitt
What title is given to most members of the U.S. president's cabinet?
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secretary
Which U.S. cabinet department is responsible for operating foreign trade programs and establishing weights and measures?
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commerce
Who was chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities before becoming Secretary of Education in 1985?
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william bennett
How many electors are there in the Electoral College, including the 3 from the District of Columbia?
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538
In which month does the U.S. Electoral College meet every 4 years?
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december
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