1980s All-American Politics

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1. In 1981 Moral Majority founder Jerry Falwell stated in his opposition to Sandra Day O'Connor's Supreme Court nomination that: "Every good Christian should be concerned." A disgusted Senator Barry Goldwater, who felt the Republican party was being hijacked by the religious right, replied: "Every good Christian should" do what? "Thank God that Jerry Falwell can't vote on her confirmation" "Kick Jerry Falwell in the a _ _ " "Pray for that idiot Jerry Falwell" "Know that Jerry Falwell has been divorced three times"

2. Democratic Presidential hopeful Gary Hart torpedoed his campaign in 1988 by challenging reporters who questioned his marital fidelity to follow him. They did and he was photographed with Donna Rice sitting on his lap after an overnight boat cruise to the island of Bimini. What was the name of the boat? Picture This Monkey Business Unfaithful Yo No Soy Presidente

3. 1984 Democratic presidential candidate Jesse Jackson sank his campaign when he was accused of referring to New York City as what? The Cesspool on the Hudson The Big Crapple Hymietown New Dork City

4. Which cast member of "Saturday Night Live" was famous for his portrayal of 1988 Democratic Presidential nominee Michael Dukakis? Kevin Nealon Adam Sandler Dennis Miller Jon Lovitz

5. Who was NOT vice-president of the US in the 1980s? Walter Mondale Dan Quayle George H.W. Bush Al Gore

6. During the Iran-Contra investigation who became famous as the faithful assistant who helped her boss Oliver North shred documents? Fawn Hall Gennifer Flowers Jessica Hawn Paula Jones

7. Why did President Jimmy Carter order the United States Olympic team to boycott the 1980 Games in Moscow? The USSR had boycotted the 1976 Games in Los Angeles There wasn't sufficient security for the athletes at the Olympic Village To protest the inclusion of a white only South African team To protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

8. On March 30, 1981 James Brady was shot in the assassination attempt on the life of President Reagan. What was Mr. Brady's position in the Reagan Administration? Chief of Staff Secretary of State Press Secretary Attorney General

9. This Democrat from Spokane, Washington succeeded Jim Wright as the Speaker of the US House of Representatives in June, 1989 after 24 years in Congress. He later lost his bid for re-election in 1994, making him the first sitting Speaker to not win re-election since 1860. Who was this? Tom Foley Daniel Patrick Moynihan Newt Gingrich Orrin Hatch

10. Barbara Pierce Bush, America's First Lady from 1989-1993, can claim all of the family ties EXCEPT which? The mother of a president The daughter of a US Senator The mother of two governors A descendent of 14th President Franklin Pierce