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Quiz about American Politics in the 1990s

American Politics in the 1990s Quiz

US leaders and politics of the 1990s ...

A multiple-choice quiz by libertarian. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
libertarian

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,856

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1204

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Question 1 of 10

1. This person was appointed to the Supreme Court on October 23, 1991.

Answer: (Full name or just surname.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1992 presidential election, what percentage of the popular vote was won by Bill Clinton? Hint

56-60%

46-50%

40-45%

51-55%

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Question 3 of 10

3. This person was the Speaker of the House in 1994. Hint

James C. Wright, Jr.

Newt Gingritch

Tip O'Neal

Thomas S. Foley

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whom did President Clinton choose to head the task force appointed to reform health care in his first term as president? Hint

Al Gore

Hillary Clinton

Ted Kennedy

John Kerry

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1996 vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp served in the US House as a Representative from what state? Hint

Colorado

New York

California

Connecticut

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Question 6 of 10

6. Future Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge was elected governor of what state in 1995? Hint

Connecticut

Pennsylvania

Ohio

Indiana

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Question 7 of 10

7. This person became Secretary of State on January 23, 1997. Hint

Janet Reno

Colin Powell

Warren Christopher

Madeleine Albright

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Question 8 of 10

8. What republican was sworn in as as Secretary of Defense on January 24, 1997? Hint

Colin Powell

Casper Weinberger

Norman Schwarzkopf

William S. Cohen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who served as Attorney General in 1992? Hint

Janet Reno

Richard Thomburgh

Madeline Albright

William P. Barr

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Question 10 of 10

10. What governor of New York was defeated along with many other democrats in 1994?

Answer: (Full name or just surname.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This person was appointed to the Supreme Court on October 23, 1991.

Answer: Clarence Thomas

Clarence Thomas was nominated for the Supreme Court by George H. W. Bush and was appointed despite the controversy surrounding Thomas and Annita Hill.Hill accused Thomas of sexual harrasment.

2. In the 1992 presidential election, what percentage of the popular vote was won by Bill Clinton?

Answer: 40-45%

Clinton recieved 42.93% of the popular vote in 1992. However he did win more than 60% of the Electoral College vote on his way to winning the presidency.

3. This person was the Speaker of the House in 1994.

Answer: Thomas S. Foley

Foley served as Speaker from June 6, 1989 to January 4, 1995.

4. Whom did President Clinton choose to head the task force appointed to reform health care in his first term as president?

Answer: Hillary Clinton

Clinton's plan for health care reform was announced on September 22, 1993. It never became law.

5. 1996 vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp served in the US House as a Representative from what state?

Answer: New York

Jack Kemp represented Buffalo and other areas of western New York as a member of congress from 1971 to 1989.

6. Future Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge was elected governor of what state in 1995?

Answer: Pennsylvania

Ridge was twice elected governor of Pennsylvania and served from 1995 to 2001.

7. This person became Secretary of State on January 23, 1997.

Answer: Madeleine Albright

Madeleine Albright seved as Secretary of State from 1997 until 2001.

8. What republican was sworn in as as Secretary of Defense on January 24, 1997?

Answer: William S. Cohen

Cohen had a distinguished career in congress and was known as a moderate republican.

9. Who served as Attorney General in 1992?

Answer: William P. Barr

Barr served as Attorey General under Preident Bush from 1991 to 1993.

10. What governor of New York was defeated along with many other democrats in 1994?

Answer: Mario Cuomo

George Pataki became the governor as republicans across the country were elected led by Newt Gingritch and their "Contract with America".

Source: Author libertarian

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