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Massachusetts Politics Trivia Quiz

See if you know about the ins and outs of Taxachusetts!

A multiple-choice quiz by umasspete. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
umasspete

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,039

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
529

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Question 1 of 10

1. What governor was re-elected in 1994 on one of the largest margins of victory ever in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Hint

Bill Weld

Mitt Romney

Michael Dukakis

Paul Cellucci

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which chamber is the "Sacred Cod of Massachusetts" hanging? Hint

Senate

House of Representatives

Governor

Supreme Judicial Court

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2003, approximately how many people did a Massachusetts State Representative have in his or her constituency? Hint

35,000

75,000

15,000

150,000

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Question 4 of 10

4. What congressional district did former US House Speaker Tip O'Neill represent? Hint

Third

Tenth

Eighth

Thirteenth

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Question 5 of 10

5. What position did William Bulger hold prior to being appointed President of the UMass system? Hint

Senate Majority Leader

Governor

Senate President

House Speaker

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was Ted Kennedy first elected to the Senate? Hint

1958

1966

1972

1962

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2003, how many Republican US congresspersons were there from Massachusetts? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the State Senate president in 2003? Hint

Tom Birmingham

Robert Travaglini

Brian Lees

Tom Finneran

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ronald Reagan never won in Massachusetts.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What city was Calvin Coolidge from, and what position did he hold in Massachusetts prior to becoming Vice President, and then President? Hint

Springfield and Governor

Northampton and Governor

Boston and Senator

Lowell and Senator

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What governor was re-elected in 1994 on one of the largest margins of victory ever in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?

Answer: Bill Weld

Weld was first elected with a slim majority in 1990. In '94, Weld beat then State Rep. Mark Roosevelt with over 70% of the vote.

2. In which chamber is the "Sacred Cod of Massachusetts" hanging?

Answer: House of Representatives

3. In 2003, approximately how many people did a Massachusetts State Representative have in his or her constituency?

Answer: 35,000

Divided up among 160 House districts.

4. What congressional district did former US House Speaker Tip O'Neill represent?

Answer: Eighth

The historic eighth district encompasses much of the city of Boston, as well as parts of Cambridge and Somerville. Joseph Kennedy also represented this district.

5. What position did William Bulger hold prior to being appointed President of the UMass system?

Answer: Senate President

Bulger was Senate President for quite a while before stepping down. Then Governor Weld rewarded Bulger with a job as UMASS President.

6. When was Ted Kennedy first elected to the Senate?

Answer: 1962

Kennedy was first elected in 1962, and held the seat continuously until his death.

7. In 2003, how many Republican US congresspersons were there from Massachusetts?

Answer: 0

A Republican was elected to Congress in Massachusetts in 1996.

8. Who was the State Senate president in 2003?

Answer: Robert Travaglini

Tom Birmingham was President until stepping down to run for Governor. Travaglini, from East Boston, has since stepped up to the post.

9. Ronald Reagan never won in Massachusetts.

Answer: False

He actually won Massachusetts both times he ran for President. No other Republican since has been able to capture the state's 12 electoral votes or even come close to doing so.

10. What city was Calvin Coolidge from, and what position did he hold in Massachusetts prior to becoming Vice President, and then President?

Answer: Northampton and Governor

Though born in Vermont, Coolidge lived in Northampton in Western Massachusetts, was elected Governor, and was then on the Republican ticket with Harding in 1920 for Vice President.

Source: Author umasspete

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