U.S. Political History: Post 1920

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1. As a U.S. senator, which state did Robert F. Kennedy represent? California Massachusetts New York Rhode Island

2. In the presidential election of 1960, Richard M. Nixon chose what man as his vice-presidential running mate? Thomas Dewey Spiro Agnew Henry Cabot Lodge Gerald Ford

3. Who became the US Senate majority leader in May 2001? Trent Lott Jon Corzine Edward M. Kennedy Tom Daschle

4. Who did Bob Dole choose as his running mate in the presidential election of 1996? Jack Kemp Dan Quayle Dick Cheney Colin Powell

5. FDR's cabinet was known as his what? Brains Trust Best and Brightest Flight Team Great Group

6. What was the nickname of President Calvin Coolidge? Quiet Cal Silent Cal Calm Cal Cool Cal

7. Who ran unsuccessfully for president against Dwight D. Eisenhower twice in the 1950s? Hubert Humphrey Harry S Truman Adlai Stevenson Lyndon B. Johnson

8. Besides Washington DC, what is the only state Richard Nixon failed to win in his 1972 presidential election victory? New York Vermont Massachusetts Texas

9. By the end of the 20th century, how many presidents had been through impeachment proceedings? 6 3 0 4

10. What person is next in line of succession for the presidency after the Speaker of the House? President Pro Tempore of the Senate Senate Majority Leader Secretary of State Secretary of Defense