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? Parlementaire Parliament Congress Duma

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

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 2 years Every 6 years Every 5 years

6. How long is one Presidential term? 2 years 6 years 4 years 5 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? Presidential Court The Great Court The Supreme Court Congressional Court

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

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

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

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

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

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

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