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Where Are These Politicians From? Quiz

Senators and Representatives: Where are they from? Can you name the states represented by these politicians? Even if you are not a political junkie you will probably recognize some of these prominent figures.

A multiple-choice quiz by jaxneises. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaxneises

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,926

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3594

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), zlajamilivojev (6/10), mickeyp (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Senator Barbara Boxer: Hint

California

Washington

Colorado

Massachusetts

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Question 2 of 10

2. Representative Richard Gephardt: Hint

Minnesota

Missouri

Montana

Michigan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Senator Daniel Inouye: Hint

California

Hawaii

Arizona

New Mexico

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Question 4 of 10

4. Senator Trent Lott: Hint

Alabama

Mississippi

Tennessee

Pennsylvania

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Question 5 of 10

5. Representative Dennis Hastert: Hint

Indiana

Illinois

Michigan

Iowa

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Question 6 of 10

6. Representative Henry Hyde: Hint

Michigan

Illinois

Arkansas

Oklahoma

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Question 7 of 10

7. Senator Strom Thurmond: Hint

North Carolina

South Dakota

South Carolina

Alabama

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Question 8 of 10

8. Representative John Dingell: Hint

Kentucky

Indiana

Michigan

Ohio

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Question 9 of 10

9. Senator Russell Feingold: Hint

Missouri

New York

Wisconsin

New Jersey

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Question 10 of 10

10. Senator Tom Harkin:

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Senator Barbara Boxer:

Answer: California

Elected to the Senate in {1993;} influential member of the Senate Budget Committee.

2. Representative Richard Gephardt:

Answer: Missouri

This former contender for the Democratic presidential nomination now serves as the House Minority Leader. He is expected to become Speaker of the House if the Democrats regain control of the House in November.

3. Senator Daniel Inouye:

Answer: Hawaii

One of the longest serving senators, Inouye is featured in Tom Brokaw's book, The Greatest Generation.

4. Senator Trent Lott:

Answer: Mississippi

Senate Majority Leader.

5. Representative Dennis Hastert:

Answer: Illinois

Speaker of the House chosen after Newt Gingrich's resignation.

6. Representative Henry Hyde:

Answer: Illinois

One of the more prominent House managers during the proceedings surrounding President Clinton's impeachment.

7. Senator Strom Thurmond:

Answer: South Carolina

This ancient senator was the presidential candidate for the States' Rights Democrats party in 1948. He switched parties and became a Republican in 1964.

8. Representative John Dingell:

Answer: Michigan

Long-time Representative who is a strong advocate for patients' rights and campaign finance reform.

9. Senator Russell Feingold:

Answer: Wisconsin

Cosponsored a major piece of campaign finance legislation with Senator John McCain.

10. Senator Tom Harkin:

Answer: Iowa

This former contender for the Democratic presidential nomination is a leading advocate for the rights of the disabled and agricultural issues in the Senate.

Source: Author jaxneises

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