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Quiz about Cynthia McKinney
Quiz about Cynthia McKinney

Cynthia McKinney Trivia Quiz


Cynthia McKinney and Power to the People: one of the most controversial politicians in America. She campaigned for the presidency in 2008.

A multiple-choice quiz by mulligas. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mulligas
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
293,477
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
199
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Question 1 of 10
1. The political slogan "Power to the People", which is also the slogan of Cynthia McKinney's presidential campaign, is most often associated with what decade in the twentieth century? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Cynthia McKinney was born in which state? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Cynthia McKinney ran in 2008 as a candidate of what political party? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What documentary film is mainly about Cynthia McKinney and chronicles the disenfranchisement of black voters? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these black Congressmen and women have not been elected from Georgia, like Cynthia McKinney? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Cynthia McKinney and her father were the first father and daughter to serve together in the Georgia House of Representatives.


Question 7 of 10
7. Cynthia McKinney was twice defeated in Democratic primaries, and she faced a different opponent in each race.


Question 8 of 10
8. Cynthia McKinney has been a teacher and college professor.


Question 9 of 10
9. With what religion is Cynthia McKinney affiliated? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What issues has McKinney NOT championed while she was in Congress. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The political slogan "Power to the People", which is also the slogan of Cynthia McKinney's presidential campaign, is most often associated with what decade in the twentieth century?

Answer: 60s

The slogan was used by the young during the 1960s to protest the establishment and the America's involvement in the Vietnam War. The slogan "All Power to the People" was used by the Panther Party. The slogan was also the title of a song by John Lennon.
2. Cynthia McKinney was born in which state?

Answer: Georgia

Cynthia McKinney was born in Atlanta, Georgia and during the Civil Rights Movement her father regularly participated in demonstrations across the South. Her father Billy McKinney was one of the first Black law enforcement officers in Georgia and a Georgia state representative.
3. Cynthia McKinney ran in 2008 as a candidate of what political party?

Answer: Green Party

Cynthia McKinney switched to the Green Party in 2007 and ran for their 2008 presidential nomination. The Greens had previously tried to recruit McKinney as a presidential or vice presidential candidate in 2000 and 2004. Cynthia McKinney's running mate was Rosa Clemente a community organizer and political activist.
4. What documentary film is mainly about Cynthia McKinney and chronicles the disenfranchisement of black voters?

Answer: American Blackout

The film by Director Ian Inaba of the Guerrilla News Network documents how Republicans helped to defeat Cynthia McKinney in her mostly Democratic district by crossing over to vote for her opponent.
5. Which of these black Congressmen and women have not been elected from Georgia, like Cynthia McKinney?

Answer: Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee was elected Congresswoman frorm the 9th District in California in 1996. She was the first woman to represent that district. Andrew Young represented Georgia in Congress from 1973 to 1977. John Lewis has represented Georgia in Congress since 1987. Sanford Bishop was elected from Georgia for Congress in 1993.
6. Cynthia McKinney and her father were the first father and daughter to serve together in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Answer: True

Cynthia McKinney was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1988 after her father had previously entered her on the ballot in 1986 as a write in candidate in that year's election. McKinney got 40 percent of the vote as a write in candidate despite the fact that she was living in Jamaica at the time.

In the House McKinney challenged the House rules requiring women to wear dresses by wearing slacks. In 1991 McKinney spoke out against the Gulf War causing many House members to walk out in protest at her remarks.
7. Cynthia McKinney was twice defeated in Democratic primaries, and she faced a different opponent in each race.

Answer: True

McKinney was defeated in the 2002 Democratic primary by former Republican Denise Majette. Majette did not run for another term in the house opting for a run for the United States Senate, allowing Cynthia McKinney to win the 2004 Democratic primary and easily win the general election. McKinney was defeated in the 2006 Democratic Primary by former Dekalb Commisioner Hank Johnson. McKinney blamed her defeats on crossover Republican voters.
8. Cynthia McKinney has been a teacher and college professor.

Answer: True

McKinney has worked as a high school teacher and was a Political Science Professor at Clark Atlanta College and Agnes Scott College. Cynthia McKinney has earned a PH.D at the University of California Berkeley.
9. With what religion is Cynthia McKinney affiliated?

Answer: Roman Catholic

Cynthia McKinney attended Catholic School when she was young and considered becoming a nun. McKinney remained a Catholic even though her parents were Baptists.
10. What issues has McKinney NOT championed while she was in Congress.

Answer: Investigating Biggie Small's death

Cynthia McKinney called for the release of records relating to the death of Tupac Shakur son of Black Panther Afeni Shakur. Cynthia McKinney was also an advocate for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Source: Author mulligas

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