U.S. Politics Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 25
In the United States, on which month are national elections traditionally held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday?
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november
In 1997, which House speaker was re-elected with votes from all but 10 Republican congressmen?
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newt gingrich
Who did Lloyd Bentsen run alongside as the vice-presidential candidate in the 1988 U.S. election?
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michael dukakis
Who is the late New York senator whose son is Joseph P. Kennedy, representing Massachusetts' 8th District?
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robert f. kennedy
Which Massachusetts governor announced in January 1989 that he would not seek another term in 1990?
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michael dukakis
Who co-chaired Project Independence to reform campaign finances with former senator Alan Simpson?
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bill bradley
Which 'Green Mountain' state saw Bernie Sanders re-elected as the lone independent in the House in 1996?
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vermont
Who was the youngest man ever elected to the Senate from Indiana in 1980 at the age of 33?
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dan quayle
Which U.S. state is the home state of both Vice Presidents Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale?
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minnesota
Which New York Senator proposed reducing the payroll tax in order to eliminate the Social Security surplus?
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moynihan
How many Congressmen represent Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives?
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Which senator from Arizona published 'The Conscience of a Conservative' in the 1960s?
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barry goldwater
Who was chosen by Jimmy Carter as his Vice Presidential running mate on July 15, 1976?
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walter mondale
Which Democrat lost his bid for a fourth term as governor of New York in 1994?
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mario cuomo
Which politician served as the Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and later became President of the United States?
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bill clinton
Who is the former New Jersey governor that some people envision moving to the White House with the title 'Madam President'?
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christine todd whitman
Which state's 21st congressional district is represented by Rep. Lamar Smith, known for his stance on limiting immigration?
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texas
Which state has ketchup heir John Heinz as its senior U.S. senator?
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pennsylvania
Who resigned as Secretary of State in 1992 to manage George H.W. Bush's reelection campaign?
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james baker
Which Democrat served as Massachusetts governor for 12 years starting in 1975?
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michael dukakis
Which state did Lawton Chiles successfully defend the governorship of in 1994 against Jeb Bush?
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florida
In November 1996, Rep. Maxine Waters was elected chairwoman of which U.S. caucus?
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congressional black caucus
Who is the Georgia Republican who began whipping all House Republicans in March 1989?
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newt gingrich
When Robert Byrd leaves his Senate duties and heads home, which state is he returning to?
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west virginia
What '70s vice president's wife Margaretta was known by the nickname 'Happy'?
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nelson rockefeller
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