Massachusetts Politics

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1. What Governor was re-elected in 1994 on one of the largest margins of victory ever in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Michael Dukakis Paul Cellucci Mitt Romney Bill Weld

2. In which chamber is the "Sacred Cod of Massachusetts" hanging? House of Representatives Governor Senate Supreme Judicial Court

3. Approximately, how many people does a Massachusetts State Representative have in his or her constituency? 15,000 35,000 75,000 150,000

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

5. What position did William Bulger hold prior to being appointed President of the UMass system? Senate President House Speaker Governor Senate Majority Leader

6. When was Ted Kennedy first elected to the Senate? 1962 1972 1958 1966

7. How many Republican US congresspersons are there from Massachusetts? 1 10 2 0

8. Who was the State Senate president in 2003? Tom Finneran Tom Birmingham Robert Travaglini Brian Lees

9. Ronald Reagan never won in Massachusetts. True False

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