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Past Presidental Elections Trivia Quiz

Let's see what you know about past elections.

A multiple-choice quiz by bry623. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bry623

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
167,497

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1362

Last 3 plays: japh (8/10), imagep (3/10), Guest 152 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 2000 presidential election was decided by a hand count of votes in Florida. What were the punch-outs (incomplete or otherwise) called? Hint

Hangers

Thads

Danglers

Chads

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Question 2 of 10

2. Another close presidential race was in 1876, where Rutherford B. Hayes defeated Samuel J. Tilden by one electoral vote. Tilden was the governor of what eastern state? Hint

Delaware

New Jersey

New York

Connecticut

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many sitting Vice-Presidents have won the Presidency? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1824, who was elected President by the House of Representatives after no candidate won a majority? Hint

John Quincy Adams

William Henry Harrison

Andrew Jackson

Martin Van Buren

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1856, who was the first Republican candidate for President? Hint

Abraham Lincoln

John Fremont

Millard Fillmore

Henry Clay

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1864, Abraham Lincoln defeated what Union general to win his re-election? Hint

Ulysses S. Grant

Winfred Scott

William T. Sherman

George McClellan

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which year did Geraldine Ferraro run as a Vice-Presidential candidate? Hint

1980

1976

1988

1984

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1976, Ronald Reagan received one electoral vote.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Grover Cleveland is the only President to have won two non consecutive elections. In what years did this happen? Hint

1888 and 1896

1880 and 1884

1884 and 1892

1880 and 1888

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 2004 election, which state had the most electoral votes? Hint

New York

Florida

Texas

California

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 2000 presidential election was decided by a hand count of votes in Florida. What were the punch-outs (incomplete or otherwise) called?

Answer: Chads

I am sure we all remember the county commissioners holding the punch cards to the light to count the votes.

2. Another close presidential race was in 1876, where Rutherford B. Hayes defeated Samuel J. Tilden by one electoral vote. Tilden was the governor of what eastern state?

Answer: New York

Intersetingly enough, Florida sent two sets of electors to the electoral college. In a compromise, Hayes got to be president and the Reconstruction of the South ended.

3. How many sitting Vice-Presidents have won the Presidency?

Answer: 4

John Adams in 1796, Thomas Jefferson in 1800, Martin Van Buren in 1836 and George H. W. Bush in 1988.

4. In 1824, who was elected President by the House of Representatives after no candidate won a majority?

Answer: John Quincy Adams

Jackson won a purality of the vote and had the most electoral votes. Only the top three went to the House. Henry Clay who finished fourth threw his support to Adams.

5. In 1856, who was the first Republican candidate for President?

Answer: John Fremont

The Republican party was formed from the dissolved Whig party and disgruntled Democrats. The Republicans went on to win the next six elections.

6. In 1864, Abraham Lincoln defeated what Union general to win his re-election?

Answer: George McClellan

Scott lost the election as a Whig in 1852. Grant won in 1868 and 1872. At the 1884 election Sherman is credited with having said, "If nominated, I will not accept. If elected, I will not serve."

7. In which year did Geraldine Ferraro run as a Vice-Presidential candidate?

Answer: 1984

She was Vice-President Mondale's running mate that year against Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.

8. In 1976, Ronald Reagan received one electoral vote.

Answer: True

He narrowly lost the nomination to President Ford.

9. Grover Cleveland is the only President to have won two non consecutive elections. In what years did this happen?

Answer: 1884 and 1892

In 1884 he ran against James Blaine. He lost to Benjamin Harrison in 1888 and beat him in 1892.

10. In the 2004 election, which state had the most electoral votes?

Answer: California

These states total 144 electoral votes.

Source: Author bry623

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