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Quiz about The 2008 Presidential Election

The 2008 Presidential Election Quiz

In 2008, Illinois senator Barack Obama defeated Arizona senator John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States. This quiz series covers the number of electoral votes the candidates won in each state, and some fun facts about the states.

A multiple-choice quiz by cubswin2323. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cubswin2323

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,542

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Barack Obama won the small state of Vermont. How many electoral votes was it worth? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. The state of Kentucky has 8 electoral votes. Who won the state? Hint

John McCain

Jim Bunning

Barack Obama

Henry Clay

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Question 3 of 10

3. South Carolina also had 8 electoral votes up for grabs in 2008. Which candidate won the state? Hint

Barack Obama

John McCain

John C. Calhoun

Strom Thurmond

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2008, Barack Obama won Pennsylvania. How many electoral votes did he win? Hint

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5. When John McCain won the state of Tennessee in 2008, how many electoral votes did he garner? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. The state of Illinois had a prize of 21 electoral votes for the winner. Who won the state? Hint

Barack Obama

Paul Simon

John McCain

Rod Blagojevich

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Question 7 of 10

7. Barack Obama won the state of New Jersey. How many electoral votes did he win? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Massachusetts is worth 12 electoral votes. Which candidate won the state? Hint

Barack Obama

Henry Cabot Lodge

John McCain

John Quincy Adams

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Question 9 of 10

9. Oklahoma's 7 electoral votes went to the total of which candidate? Hint

Barack Obama

John McCain

Tom Coburn

Barry Switzer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Barack Obama won the state of Maryland. How many electoral votes was winning Maryland worth? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Barack Obama won the small state of Vermont. How many electoral votes was it worth?

Answer: 3

Vermont is known as The Green Mountain State. Famous for its yummy maple syrup, it was the first state to join the union after the original 13 states.

2. The state of Kentucky has 8 electoral votes. Who won the state?

Answer: John McCain

Kentucky is known as The Bluegrass State. The birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln and boxing great Muhammad Ali.

3. South Carolina also had 8 electoral votes up for grabs in 2008. Which candidate won the state?

Answer: John McCain

South Carolina is called The Palmetto State. The first shots of the Civil War were exchanged in South Carolina at Fort Sumter, which is located in Charleston harbor.

4. In 2008, Barack Obama won Pennsylvania. How many electoral votes did he win?

Answer: 21

Pennsylvania is The Keystone State. It was founded by William Penn in 1681. The land charter was granted to him by England's Charles II as a repayment for a debt of 16,000 pounds owned to Penn's late father, Admiral Sir William Penn.

5. When John McCain won the state of Tennessee in 2008, how many electoral votes did he garner?

Answer: 11

Tennessee is known as The Volunteer State. It was the home of colorful political figures such as Andrew Jackson, Davy Crockett, and Sam Houston. The Scopes Monkey Trial was held in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee. It inspired the making of the play "Inherit the Wind". The film adaptation starred Spencer Tracy and Fredric March.

6. The state of Illinois had a prize of 21 electoral votes for the winner. Who won the state?

Answer: Barack Obama

Illinois is known as The Prairie State and the Land of Lincoln. It's the home state of President Barack Obama and my beloved Chicago Cubs!

7. Barack Obama won the state of New Jersey. How many electoral votes did he win?

Answer: 15

New Jersey is called the Garden State. On Christmas morning in 1776, George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River east to New Jersey where they fought and won at the Battle of Trenton.

8. Massachusetts is worth 12 electoral votes. Which candidate won the state?

Answer: Barack Obama

Massachusetts is known as The Bay State. The first battles of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord were fought in Massachusetts on April 19, 1775.

9. Oklahoma's 7 electoral votes went to the total of which candidate?

Answer: John McCain

Oklahoma is known as the Sooner State. At noon on April 22, 1889, 2 million acres of territory in Oklahoma were made available for settlement. By the end of the day, the capital of Oklahoma City was established and had a population of around 10,000 people.

10. Barack Obama won the state of Maryland. How many electoral votes was winning Maryland worth?

Answer: 10

Maryland is called the Old Line State. Maryland was the last of the 13 original colonies to approve the ratification of the Articles of Confederation.

Source: Author cubswin2323

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