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? Bill Weld Mitt Romney Michael Dukakis Paul Cellucci

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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? Northampton and Governor Boston and Senator Springfield and Governor Lowell and Senator