American Politics for Outsiders

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. In 2004, how many states were there in the USA? Answer: (A two-digit number)

2. At the beginning of the 21st century, what was the American legislature called? Parliament Congress Duma Parlementaire

3. Since its creation in the 18th century what have the two houses of Congress been called? Chamber of States & Chamber of Districts House of Commons & House of Lords Senate & The House of Representatives People’s House & Senate

4. How many voting delegates sat in the 108th Congress? (2002-2004) 538 480 450 535

5. How often is a Congressional election held? Evey 4 years Every 5 years Every 6 years Every 2 years

6. How long is one Presidential term? 6 years 2 years 5 years 4 years

7. During the 1970s, Gerald Ford was not elected as Vice President or President. True False

8. What is the name of the most powerful judicial body in the USA? The Great Court The Supreme Court Congressional Court Presidential Court

9. In 1986, who became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? John Paul Stevens Earl Warren William Rehnquist Warren Burger

10. Which President was elected 4 times during the 1930s and 1940s? Theodore Roosevelt Harry Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Dwight D. Eisenhower

11. Constitutionally, who is 3rd in line for the Presidency? (Including the president). President Pro Tempore Defense Secretary Secretary of State Speaker of the House

12. In the 2000 general election, how many delegates sat in the Electoral College? 435 535 480 538

13. This hill is synonymous with the American legislature. Which? Capitol Hill Congress Hill White House Hill Congressional Hill

14. The Watergate Scandal brought about the downfall of which President? Lyndon B. Johnson Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford Richard Nixon

15. Who became Vice President in 2000? Answer: (Both names or just surname)