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George W. Bush's Presidency Trivia Quiz

This is a basic quiz about George W Bush's presidency.

A multiple-choice quiz by ukedge87. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ukedge87

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
233,375

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
724

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did George W. Bush appoint to the role of Secretary Of State after his re-election in 2004? Hint

Condoleezza Rice

John Ashcroft

Alberto Gonzalez

Samuel Bodman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these statements is incorrect? Hint

George Bush has had six women in his cabinet

George Bush has had three Hispanics in his cabinet

George Bush has had four African-Americans in his cabinet

George Bush has had two Asian-Americans in his cabinet

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is significant about 12th December 2000, for President Bush? Hint

George Bush met Tony Blair for the first time

The Supreme Court ruled the recount of the Presidential Election result in Florida illegal

George Bush declared war on terrorism

Saddam Hussein was captured

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2000, George W Bush won less than 50% of the total vote; the third election running where the winner had done so.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was George Bush's agenda on entering the White House? Hint

Terrorism bill and tax cuts

Patriot Act and tax cuts

Social security reform and tax cuts

Education reform and tax cuts

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the aftermath of 9/11 what happened to George Bush's political career? Hint

His approval rating dropped by 40%

He decided to become more liberal in his view of Middle East policies

He was impeached due to gross incompetence.

His approval rating rose by 40%

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the end of his term of office, George W Bush was the biggest spending President since the year 1980.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was George Bush's average approval rating in his first term? Hint

81.5%

74.3%

59.6%

29.2%

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Question 9 of 10

9. What record does George W Bush hold as President? Hint

First President who was previously Speaker

The first President for over 100 years not to use a veto in his first term

First President to be a son of a President

First President to already be a millionaire

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was George W Bush's campaign slogan for the 2000 Presidential Election? Hint

Compassionate Conservative

Tender Texan

Ruthless Republican

Caring Christian

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did George W. Bush appoint to the role of Secretary Of State after his re-election in 2004?

Answer: Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice was notable as she was the first African-American woman to receive a senior role in the cabinet in the history of the United States.

2. Which of these statements is incorrect?

Answer: George Bush has had six women in his cabinet

George Bush has created a very diverse cabinet in his two terms as President.

3. What is significant about 12th December 2000, for President Bush?

Answer: The Supreme Court ruled the recount of the Presidential Election result in Florida illegal

The Supreme Court decision legitimised Bush's presidential win.

4. In 2000, George W Bush won less than 50% of the total vote; the third election running where the winner had done so.

Answer: True

Bush won 47.87% of the total vote. Clinton won 49.23% in 1996, and only 43.01% in 1992. Prior to that, in 1988, George H W Bush won 53.37%.

Thus, the United States had the reputation of being a '49-49' nation, where elections are very close, and results dependent on 'Swing States'.

5. What was George Bush's agenda on entering the White House?

Answer: Education reform and tax cuts

Bush had decided that despite his narrow victory over Al Gore in 2000, he would not be a compromising president. Instead, he went forward with a very Republican agenda, and did not incorporate bipartisan compromises in his proposed bills.

6. In the aftermath of 9/11 what happened to George Bush's political career?

Answer: His approval rating rose by 40%

The result of Bush's patriotic speeches and 'War on Terror' united the country more firmly than it had been for a long time, giving Mr. Bush a lot of power to pass acts such as the Patriot Act.

7. At the end of his term of office, George W Bush was the biggest spending President since the year 1980.

Answer: True

Federal government spending increased by a massive 30% during his presidency.

8. What was George Bush's average approval rating in his first term?

Answer: 81.5%

This is a very high rating, and Bush's victory over John Kerry in November 2004 elections reflected this.

9. What record does George W Bush hold as President?

Answer: The first President for over 100 years not to use a veto in his first term

The last time a President did not use a veto in the first term was in 1841.

10. What was George W Bush's campaign slogan for the 2000 Presidential Election?

Answer: Compassionate Conservative

Bush had huge support from the 'Bible Belt' and right wing Christians in America who, many critics have said, won him the election.

Source: Author ukedge87

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