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? "Know that Jerry Falwell has been divorced three times" "Thank God that Jerry Falwell can't vote on her confirmation" "Kick Jerry Falwell in the a _ _ " "Pray for that idiot Jerry Falwell"

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? Yo No Soy Presidente Picture This Monkey Business Unfaithful

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

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

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

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

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

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? Orrin Hatch Newt Gingrich Tom Foley Daniel Patrick Moynihan

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