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Quiz about The Libertarian Party A Brief History
Quiz about The Libertarian Party A Brief History

The Libertarian Party: A Brief History Quiz


Here is a quiz about one of the fastest growing political parties in the United States.

A multiple-choice quiz by macabrescribe. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
295,230
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Libertarian Party was founded on December 11, 1971. Who was the founder? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. At the first Libertarian Party national convention in Denver, Colorado, in 1972, the first presidential candidate of the party was nominated. Who was it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who became the first vice presidential candidate? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. It wasn't until several years after the establishment of the party that it appeared on the ballot in all fifty states. In what year did this notable event occur? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. David Bergland is renowned for not only being the Libertarian Party presidential candidate in 1984, but also for writing a book that to this day is still being used as a preparatory reading for the party. What was the name of the tome? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The 1992 presidential election was a milestone: the first of two elections that would result in the party being the first third-party to be present on a presidential ballot for two consecutive elections. Who was the candidate? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party in the 2000 election? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Michael Badnarik was the presidential nominee in 2004. Who was his running mate? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Libertarian Party assisted in relieving the repercussions of Hurricane Katrina by adopting a town in Louisiana. In doing so, the national office of the party communicated with the area to verify their explicit needs. What was the name of the town? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Bob Barr became the Libertarian Party nominee for president in May of 2008. He wrote a book about the "squandered impeachment and wasted legacy" of former U.S. President Bill Clinton. What was the name of this book? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Libertarian Party was founded on December 11, 1971. Who was the founder?

Answer: David F. Nolan

The party was actually formed by Nolan and a small group of people in his living room.
2. At the first Libertarian Party national convention in Denver, Colorado, in 1972, the first presidential candidate of the party was nominated. Who was it?

Answer: John Hospers

Hospers earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University.
3. Who became the first vice presidential candidate?

Answer: Tonie Nathan

Despite popular belief, Nathan was the first woman to earn an electoral vote for Vice President of the United States - not Walter Mondale's running mate Geraldine Ferraro in 1984.
4. It wasn't until several years after the establishment of the party that it appeared on the ballot in all fifty states. In what year did this notable event occur?

Answer: 1980

It didn't remain so in each subsequent election. It didn't happen again until 1992.
5. David Bergland is renowned for not only being the Libertarian Party presidential candidate in 1984, but also for writing a book that to this day is still being used as a preparatory reading for the party. What was the name of the tome?

Answer: Libertarianism in One Lesson

The book answers just about any question one can have about the Libertarian philosophy and history.
6. The 1992 presidential election was a milestone: the first of two elections that would result in the party being the first third-party to be present on a presidential ballot for two consecutive elections. Who was the candidate?

Answer: Andre Marrou

Marrou and his running mate Nancy Lord received over a quarter of a million in the popular vote.
7. Who was the presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party in the 2000 election?

Answer: Harry Browne

"A revolution is sweeping through American today - as Americans have grown impatient with big government, high taxes, meddling politicians and bureaucrats, soaring crime rates, and mediocre education. If the revolution brings the right changes, America can be free, peaceful, and prosperous again." ~Harry Browne
8. Michael Badnarik was the presidential nominee in 2004. Who was his running mate?

Answer: Richard Campagna

Richard Campagna was an Iowa attorney prior to being the 2004 vice presidential candidate for President of the United States.
9. The Libertarian Party assisted in relieving the repercussions of Hurricane Katrina by adopting a town in Louisiana. In doing so, the national office of the party communicated with the area to verify their explicit needs. What was the name of the town?

Answer: Franklin

Registered party members throughout the nation were notified. Many of them replied with their own assistance.
10. Bob Barr became the Libertarian Party nominee for president in May of 2008. He wrote a book about the "squandered impeachment and wasted legacy" of former U.S. President Bill Clinton. What was the name of this book?

Answer: The Meaning of Is

Barr was a Georgia congressman for eight years, then a member of the Republican Party. Barr became the first to demand the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Not too long afterward, he was a House manager on the case for Clinton's prosecution.
Source: Author macabrescribe

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