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Political science is field just perfect for those who enjoy politics. If you have studied this field, then you might be able to master this category.
53 quizzes and 560 trivia questions.
1.
  Before They're Allowed to be Free   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
They all spent time in prison before they were allowed to be free and take power. Please match these famous political prisoners with their countries.
Easier, 10 Qns, wellenbrecher, Sep 13 24
Easier
wellenbrecher gold member
Sep 13 24
341 plays
2.
  Showbusiness for Ugly People    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Someone called politics 'showbusiness for ugly people.' Here's more political wit and satire, about general principles rather than individual politicians or policies.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Woordenboer, Jan 19 08
Difficult
Woordenboer
924 plays
3.
  Outwit, Outplay, Outlast   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Although monarchs and presidents tend to attract most of the attention, this quiz is dedicated to statesmen and diplomats of the past whose role proved to be as important (if not more) than that of their "bosses".
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Sep 03 21
Average
LadyNym gold member
Sep 03 21
271 plays
4.
  Man's Inhumanity to Man editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look at some of the innocent victims of tyrants and tyrannies.
Tough, 10 Qns, robert362, Oct 02 21
Tough
robert362
Oct 02 21
9140 plays
5.
  100 Years of Women in Politics   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my 100th quiz, so it's a great time to celebrate 100 years since women were allowed to vote in Great Britain.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Dec 24 18
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Very Easy
AcrylicInk gold member
Dec 24 18
711 plays
6.
  Basics of Political Science I   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following questions cover some of the very basic terms within the discipline of comparative politics (along with describing the works and ideas of some famous scholars within the discipline). Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 07 21
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
Apr 07 21
2508 plays
7.
  Who Voted For Democracy?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Politopia, the newest nation in the world, is forming a democratic government. Using your knowledge of political science and comparative politics, answer these questions about the underpinnings of democracy.
Average, 10 Qns, adams627, May 21 12
Average
adams627
499 plays
8.
  Politics: A Matter of Opinion   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many individuals have commented on the nature of politics and politicians. I'll provide clues that should enable you to identify the person credited with the comments or answer a question about the content of the quotation.
Average, 10 Qns, uglybird, Sep 05 18
Average
uglybird
Sep 05 18
2213 plays
9.
  Whatever it Is - I'm Against it!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Challenged by heidi66, I have come up with a quiz about political opposition, sometimes warranted, sometimes not. Anyway, whatever it was, they were against it.
Tough, 10 Qns, Correspondguy, Dec 23 09
Tough
Correspondguy
960 plays
10.
  Basics of Political Science II   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz you will find concepts that are essential to a basic understanding of the discipline of political science. I hope you will enjoy this quiz and that it sparks your interest to read more!
Tough, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 01 20
Tough
thejazzkickazz gold member
Sep 01 20
1739 plays
trivia question Quick Question
As is the case with Hitler, the reign of Stalin was quite brutal. Which of his political enemies did Stalin have killed?

From Quiz "Man's Inhumanity to Man"




11.
  Gerrymandering Terms   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Gerrymandering is one of the most notorious and important political strategies in the U.S. and around the world. But do you know what these words referring to gerrymandering mean?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Sep 27 18
Average
Joepetz gold member
Sep 27 18
293 plays
12.
  The Adams Family of Massachusetts   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A number of people in the Adams family of Massachusetts had political aspirations. These questions relate to the first few generations in that family.
Average, 10 Qns, GLBlesi, Aug 28 23
Average
GLBlesi
Aug 28 23
121 plays
13.
  Marxism for Beginners   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Marxism is a social science that is much maligned, little understood, and studied even less. See what you know about these basic Marxist ideas--you may even learn a thing or two!
Average, 10 Qns, scottistoxic, Jul 21 20
Average
scottistoxic
Jul 21 20
3994 plays
14.
  20th Century Politics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These events are so recent you hardly can call them history. Just in case some events are already sliding off into a dim past..a quick reminder...
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 09 17
Tough
flem-ish
5801 plays
15.
  Marxism 101    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a little quiz on one of my favorite subjects...enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, EmmaRussell, Nov 05 19
Average
EmmaRussell
Nov 05 19
1191 plays
16.
  Great Political Insults: Part 1   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Names will never hurt me: There's nothing better than a fine-honed insult to bring the 'great and the good' down to earth. Political life provided a rich harvest. See how many of the insulted, and the insulters, you can identify.
Tough, 10 Qns, darksplash, Nov 29 11
Tough
darksplash
1101 plays
17.
  Love Me, Love My Slogan   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Planning to run for office? Overthrow the government? Take over the world? A catchy slogan will help. See if you can tell which of these worked in the past.
Average, 10 Qns, wilbill, Apr 30 14
Average
wilbill
805 plays
18.
  Political Sex Scandals #2   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is for those who asked for a part two. The questions have an international flavor but should be interesting.
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Jul 16 19
Average
Rehaberpro
Jul 16 19
682 plays
19.
  Fascism : Part A    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fascism is one of the better known political ideologies of the 20th century and its impact is still felt. How much do you know about its history?
Tough, 10 Qns, billad, Oct 08 12
Tough
billad
842 plays
20.
  Quotations About War and Politics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
War and politics influence our daily lives, so we better keep in mind what famous people had to say on these subjects. All questions are of the multiple-choice type. "Who said what" can sometimes be deduced from hints in the questions.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Sep 20 16
Tough
flem-ish
1962 plays
21.
  How to Rig an Election   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So you want to be a politician, but are too unlikable, untrustworthy or un-telegenic to get anyone to vote for you? Never fear. My 10 step guide will help you bypass all that pesky "democracy" nonsense.
Average, 10 Qns, Islingtonian, Nov 12 20
Average
Islingtonian
Nov 12 20
783 plays
22.
  Political Sex Scandals #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Promising political and leadership roles have often been tarnished by scandal. Here are a few you may remember.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Aug 21 15
Tough
Rehaberpro
819 plays
23.
  Great Political Insults: Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As an offering to those who enjoyed my first quiz on political insults, here are some more pithy remarks about the great and the good. If you laugh at any, remember that the trouble with political jokes is that they sometimes get elected.
Difficult, 10 Qns, darksplash, Nov 14 12
Difficult
darksplash
706 plays
24.
  Great Political Insults: Part 3   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Seconds out; round three, and the gloves are off for some of the meanest political insults ever.
Difficult, 10 Qns, darksplash, Sep 05 08
Difficult
darksplash
610 plays
25.
  Make Your Mind Up Time   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about voting, with a bit of a UK bias
Average, 10 Qns, dellastreet, Apr 27 15
Average
dellastreet gold member
232 plays
26.
  Terms and Concepts in Diplomacy   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The quiz exams some basic terms and concerts that permeate the conduct of international diplomacy.
Tough, 10 Qns, skipp1, Dec 30 21
Tough
skipp1
Dec 30 21
518 plays
27.
  Political Philosophy    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Some easy, some difficult -- from the ancients to postmodernism!
Tough, 20 Qns, LauraEmily, Apr 17 24
Tough
LauraEmily
Apr 17 24
3460 plays
28.
  Why Should I Vote For You?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Liberal, Conservative, Republican, Democrat, Labour - you know all the common political parties that exist, but let's look at some more bizarre parties that have existed around the democratic world.
Tough, 10 Qns, George95, Feb 20 13
Tough
George95 gold member
336 plays
29.
  The Conservative Tradition    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The American and British Conservatives differ in interesting ways while sharing a common heritage. This quiz tests your knowledge of both British and American Conservative history.
Average, 15 Qns, adrianlove, Jan 03 19
Average
adrianlove
Jan 03 19
391 plays
30.
  Quotes From Statesmen And Politicians    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Politicians and statesmen do a lot of talking. Sometimes what they say becomes part of history. This quiz deals with such 'historic', or at least 'remarkable', words.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Aug 26 21
Tough
flem-ish
Aug 26 21
3119 plays
31.
  I Love Politics. Do You?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know political science? I'm not so sure you do, but take this quiz to be sure!
Difficult, 10 Qns, brodie986, Apr 05 09
Difficult
brodie986
898 plays
32.
  Parliaments of the World    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz is about name, numbers and location of the World's parliaments. Sources used are: The Oxford Dictionary of Twentieth Century World History, Microsoft Encarta, Software Toolworks Encyclopedia and my very own brain.
Difficult, 25 Qns, jvannouhuys, Jun 17 15
Difficult
jvannouhuys
1990 plays
33.
  Who Ruled the Longest? Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Which of the four dictators, monarchs, or elected politicians ruled their country for the longest period of time?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Stalin1879, Jan 19 08
Difficult
Stalin1879
2837 plays
34.
  Environmental Politics   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I focus on how the global political scene arrived at their current agenda re: environment
Difficult, 10 Qns, auccl799, Oct 02 21
Difficult
auccl799
Oct 02 21
442 plays
35.
  I Voted for Kodos!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The whole point of a democracy is to allow people to vote for the leader they want. However, not all possible choices are necessarily sensible. This is a quiz about some frivolous political parties from around the world.
Tough, 10 Qns, suzidunc, Jul 19 23
Tough
suzidunc
Jul 19 23
198 plays
36.
  Libertarianism    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Think you know the libertarian philosophy?
Tough, 15 Qns, januarygirl, Jul 13 21
Tough
januarygirl
Jul 13 21
736 plays
37.
  Fascism : Part B    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals not only with Fascism as such, but also with Nazism, "Austrofascism" and the 19th century theories that eventually fed the development of European right-wing extremism in general. It also touches briefly on Fascism outside Europe.
Tough, 10 Qns, billad, Aug 15 05
Tough
billad
569 plays
38.
  Political Quotes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some interesting things politicians and political junkies have said. Some comments are vicious, others are probably libellous, but they are all good fun. Do you know who said what?
Difficult, 10 Qns, dinkytown, Apr 27 16
Difficult
dinkytown
674 plays
39.
  Ladies! Stand Up For Your Rights!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the suffragettes, a group of women who stood up for their right to vote and have a say in the laws of their country. This quiz focuses only on the British suffrage movements.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ElusiveDream, Feb 13 16
Difficult
ElusiveDream
270 plays
40.
  Who Ruled the Longest? Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Second quiz on which of the four kings, dictators, or politicians ruled their nation for the longest period of time.
Tough, 10 Qns, Stalin1879, Nov 29 11
Tough
Stalin1879
1238 plays
41.
  The Suffrage Movement    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Over the years, women have campaigned, fought, and even died, for the right to be allowed a vote and a voice in the government of their home countries. How much do you know about their struggles?
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Nov 19 07
Very Difficult
Rowena8482 gold member
488 plays
42.
  Who Said It? Quotes from World Leaders, Vol 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See if you can identify which famous world leader said each of the following quotes. Some may seem easy, but you might be surprised by some of these quotes.
Difficult, 10 Qns, jgranade, Jan 22 14
Difficult
jgranade
1178 plays
43.
  Politicians on Politicians (Quotes)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Politicians are oft quoted, and these are some of the best quotes made at the expense of their own kind! So, who said it? All multiple choice.
Tough, 10 Qns, Engadine, Sep 08 21
Tough
Engadine
Sep 08 21
457 plays
44.
  Political Revolutions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests the user's knowledge of political history. Each question deals with a revolution that changed the status quo in a given country.
Difficult, 10 Qns, mf1849, Nov 30 07
Difficult
mf1849
2862 plays
45.
  Libertarian Quotes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This ought to be pretty easy. Just match the quotes to who said them.
Average, 10 Qns, januarygirl, Mar 28 19
Average
januarygirl
Mar 28 19
466 plays
46.
  Politically Engendered Quotes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whose politically engendered quotes are these? Political figures are very often quoted or misquoted by others. The following are some of the best politically incorrect or correct quips! All multiple-choice.
Tough, 10 Qns, Engadine, Aug 20 19
Tough
Engadine
Aug 20 19
559 plays
47.
  20th Century Political History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Political facts from recent history. It deals with events that happened or situations that started to happen in the previous century.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Nov 16 15
Very Difficult
flem-ish
1747 plays
48.
  Political Cynics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A collection of comments on politics and government from a variety of writers, comedians and politicians. I supply you with the quote, you identify the quipper. Good luck and have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, stingers, Dec 13 16
Difficult
stingers
602 plays
49.
  Who Said It? Quotes from World Leaders, Vol. 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More quotes from world leaders. Test your knowledge of the wild and wacky words uttered by famous world leaders!
Difficult, 10 Qns, jgranade, Apr 26 24
Difficult
jgranade
Apr 26 24
838 plays
50.
  Name the Political Theory    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will introduce an idea, and you tell me what political theory it applies to. (They are mainly international theories).
Difficult, 10 Qns, maranello550, Apr 16 17
Difficult
maranello550
1742 plays
51.
  Who am I? Political Scientists    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
A short quiz on political scientists.
Average, 5 Qns, charlemagne, Mar 15 13
Average
charlemagne
2136 plays
52.
  The Libertarian Party: A Brief History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz about one of the fastest growing political parties in the United States.
Tough, 10 Qns, macabrescribe, Aug 26 08
Tough
macabrescribe
307 plays
53.
  Words of Wisdom from or about Politicians    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Sometimes we remember politicians for what they DO. Sometimes we even remember them for what they SAY. This quiz is about some of their funniest,cleverest, wittiest remarks.In one case it is ABOUT politicians.
Difficult, 5 Qns, flem-ish, Feb 04 13
Difficult
flem-ish
895 plays
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Political Science & History Trivia Questions

1. Who led the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, founded in 1897?

From Quiz
Ladies! Stand Up For Your Rights!

Answer: Millicent Fawcett

Born on June 11th, 1847, Millicent Fawcett believed in constitutional campaigning, which involved issuing leaflets and organising petitions and meetings. Unfortunately, this campaigning had very little effect. In 1903, the more radical Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) was founded by Emmeline Pankhurst. While Elsie Inglis, Jane Harrison and Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence were all involved in the British suffrage movements, they never actually led any of the campaign groups. 'Suffragist' is the general word used to describe all people taking part in suffrage movements, while 'Suffragette' is the word used to describe members of the more radical groups.

2. Democracy, meaning rule by the people, originated in which ancient Greek city state?

From Quiz Make Your Mind Up Time

Answer: Athens

Athenian democracy was established during the sixth century BC. Adult male citizens who had completed military service were able to vote directly on legislation. Democracies were later established in other Greek city states.

3. What Tory of the late 18th century was the youngest Prime Minister in British History, holding the office for 18 uninterrupted years?

From Quiz The Conservative Tradition

Answer: William Pitt the Younger

William Pitt the Younger (PM from 1783-1801 and 1804-1806) was only 24 when he first became Prime Minister of Britain. During his term, he became gradually more conservative, especially in response to the French Revolution, which he felt could possibly spread to Britain.

4. John Edwards' campaign to become US president or presidential running mate came to a grinding halt when it was revealed that he had had an affair with a filmmaker on his staff. What was her name?

From Quiz Political Sex Scandals #2

Answer: Rielle Hunter

After initial denials, Edwards admitted the affair but denied having fathered her child. Another staffer, Andrew Young, claimed to be the father but the name of neither Edwards nor Young is on the birth certificate. Young was also married with children. Jay McInerney's novel "The Story of My Life" is reported to be based on Rielle Hunter. The novel deals with 'Allyson', a sexually jaded party girl involved in an elaborate scheme to kill race horses and claim insurance. What made the Edwards' situation repugnant to the public was not the affair or the supposed 'love child' but at the same time Edwards's wife Elizabeth was diagnosed with an incurable cancer and was spending her active time on the campaign trial. This recalled Newt Gingrich asking his wife to sign divorce papers as she lay recovering from a cancer operation in a hospital.

5. The most famous political sex scandal of our time was the Clinton-Lewinsky Affair. What was the name of the 'friend' of Monica Lewinsky who broke the story?

From Quiz Political Sex Scandals #1

Answer: Linda Tripp

Linda Tripp had worked in the George H. W. Bush administration. She had some bitter thoughts about the way she was treated by the Clinton White House. She befriend a young intern, Monica Lewinsky, who, over time, told her of physical contact with Clinton. She then began to record phone conversations with Lewinsky under the advice given by her lawyer and also Ken Starr, who wound up as chief investigator of the affair. Tripp was also something of a loose cannon in the Republican administration as she allegedly spread rumors of a George H. W. Bush extra-marital affair. She also failed to acknowledge an arrest record for theft.

6. What does "Res Communis" mean?

From Quiz Terms and Concepts in Diplomacy

Answer: Something owned in common

Res Communis refers to something owned in common, like the High Seas. Bellum Justum refers to a "just war" which is a concept in international relations actually support by Thomas Aquinas. A Congressional Committee or military strategy have nothing to do with the answer.

7. What famous sociologist/political scientist theorized that Protestant cultures are much more prone to thriftiness and accumulation of wealth, while Confucian cultures are much less likely to do so?

From Quiz I Love Politics. Do You?

Answer: Max Weber

Interesting theory given that the propensity of Americans to excessively spend and borrow (not save) has gotten us into so much trouble! By the way, the choice Marianne Schnitger is Weber's wife (and distant cousin).

8. Which two philosophers developed the principal concept of Marxism?

From Quiz Marxism 101

Answer: Marx and Engels

Marxism refers to the theory created by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

9. The Libertarian Party was founded on December 11, 1971. Who was the founder?

From Quiz The Libertarian Party: A Brief History

Answer: David F. Nolan

The party was actually formed by Nolan and a small group of people in his living room.

10. "His lips are so thick": who insulted an Irish politician with these words?

From Quiz Great Political Insults: Part 3

Answer: Ian Paisley

It's rare for an insult so crude to get into the public domain, but during an election launch - within the sight and hearing of journalists - Ian Paisley, then leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, spoke about the then Irish foreign minister Brian Cowen in these words: "Somebody told me the other day the reason his lips were so thick was that when his mother was bringing him up he was a very disobedient young boy, so she used to put glue on his lips and put him to the floor and keep him there. That has been recorded in his physical make-up."

11. "What makes him think a middle-aged actor, who's played with a chimp, could have a future in politics?" Which aspiring politician was described in these words?

From Quiz Great Political Insults: Part 2

Answer: Clint Eastwood

Ronald Reagan made the comment on Clint Eastwood's bid to become mayor of Carmel, California, with a tongue-in-cheek reference to his own career. And, yes, Eastwood did become mayor, in 1986.

12. Which US President was described as "a triumph of the embalmer's art" ? He was still alive at the time.

From Quiz Great Political Insults: Part 1

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Gore Vidal, the great American novelist, playwright and screenwriter, coined that particular insult. He was an outspoken critic of the the mainstream political establishment, yet by a twist of fate he was related to Jimmy Carter and to Al Gore.

13. The first woman to vote in the United States did so in 1756. Who was she?

From Quiz The Suffrage Movement

Answer: Lydia Taft

Lydia Chapin Taft (1712 - 1778) voted at town meetings in her home town of Uxbridge, Massachusetts.

14. Sustainable Development has been a widely used term since the 1980s. Which publication/conference/commission has this idea been attributed to?

From Quiz Environmental Politics

Answer: Brundtland Commission

The Brundland Commission (also known as the World Commission on Environment and Development: WCED) was to propose a long term environmental strategy looking towards the year 2000 and beyond. Although the thought of sustainable living had been proposed before then, the Brundland Commission was the first to put this with development. "Limits to Growth" predicts disaster by the 1990s, "Silent Spring" spearheaded the environmentalist movement in 1962 by discussing pesticides and The Stockholm Conference was the first international conference on the environment and it was in response to acid rain in 1972.

15. Otto Von Bismarck is given credit for what is perhaps the most well known definition of politics, "Politics is the art of the possible." How did the Iron Chancellor suggest a person could decide what to believe in politics?

From Quiz Politics: A Matter of Opinion

Answer: Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.

In a 2002 Harris poll, members of the US congress did not rank lowest among people that could be expected to tell the truth: trade union leaders, lawyers and stockbrokers ranked lower. A BBC poll reported in March of 2005 found that 80% of 1000 people surveyed in Britain did not trust politicians to tell the truth.

16. Which pre-Fascist British author did Hitler describe as the "Prophet of the Third Reich"?

From Quiz Fascism : Part B

Answer: Houston Stewart Chamberlain

Houston Stewart Chamberlain (1855-1927) wrote "The Foundations of The Nineteenth Century" in 1899 and was another early proponent of the theory of Aryan superiority. He was wildly popular in early 20th century Germany and eventually became a German citizen. He married composer Richard Wagner's daughter, Eva.

17. "A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always rely on the support of Paul."

From Quiz Political Cynics

Answer: George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw was, in his own words, "a typical Irishman" in that his family came from Yorkshire. Shaw was a dramatist and literary critic, amongst other things, and was also of strong socialist leanings; so much so that when, in 1925, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, he accepted the accolade gladly but rejected the cash prize that went with it. George Carr Shaw was his father. Henry George Wells (better known as just H.G. Wells) was a fellow writer of the same era and social circles and a good friend of G.B. Shaw. Isambard Kingdom Brunel was an architect and engineer who lived in the first half of the 19th century.

18. Who said, "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?"

From Quiz Who Said It? Quotes from World Leaders, Vol. 2

Answer: George W. Bush

I think there's a good reason why this question is rarely asked. Most people who ask the question use correct subject-verb agreement.

19. Which world leader said, "Strength lies not in defense but in attack"?

From Quiz Who Said It? Quotes from World Leaders, Vol 1

Answer: Adolf Hitler

Hitler put this principle into practice when he invaded Poland, effectively starting World War II. Variant versions of this quote, such as "the best means of defense is attack", are in fact a long-standing, old cliché that has often been used to justify pre-emptive strikes and wars of aggression of all kinds.

20. Who said: "The problem with political jokes is they get elected"?

From Quiz Showbusiness for Ugly People

Answer: Henry Cate VII

Eugene McCarthy did say: "Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game, and dumb enough to think it's important."

21. "A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government."

From Quiz Libertarian Quotes

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

This quote is from Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address on March 4, 1801, and it pretty much sums up the libertarian philosophy.

22. Whose motto was "Laissez-faire, laissez-passer, le monde va de lui-meme?"

From Quiz Libertarianism

Answer: The Physiocrats

The Physiocrats were an 18th Century Free Market economics group - possibly the first ever. Their motto means "Let us do. Leave us alone. The world runs by itself."

23. Which British politician said, "My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me"?

From Quiz Politicians on Politicians (Quotes)

Answer: Benjamin Disraeli

Disraeli was born in 1804 and died in 1881. Some of his other more memorable quotes include, "Ignorance never settles a question", and, "A precedent embalms a principle".

24. Anne Frank was one of several people who hid from the Nazi terror in a "secret annex". Only one of the Frank family survived World War II. Which one?

From Quiz Man's Inhumanity to Man

Answer: Anne's father, Otto

The mother died of starvation in a concentration camp. Anne and her sister died - probably of typhus. All three deaths occurred a relatively short time before the liberation of the camps. Anne's story is enormously well-known due to the publication of her diary - but there were so many, many others with equally terrible experiences at the hands of Hitler's evil lunatics.

25. Which Irish-born author claimed in his "Man and Superman" that "in the arts of peace, Man is a bungler"?

From Quiz Quotations About War and Politics

Answer: George Bernard Shaw

"Man and Superman" was published in 1903. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900); George Bernard Shaw(1856-1950); James Joyce (1882-1941) and Brendan Behan(1923-1964) all were Dublin-born.

26. Which US politician said, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants, it is its natural manure."?

From Quiz Politically Engendered Quotes

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Elected President in 1800 he served two terms to 1809. He was born in 1743 in Virginia and died in 1826 in Virginia. The Louisiana Purchase, the biggest land bargain in history was made during his presidency.

27. All nation-states act in self-interest.

From Quiz Name the Political Theory

Answer: Realism

The base of international relations is the "realist" theory. It says that the world is one of anarchy, and all states do what is in their best interest. The father of realism was Thucydides (from the Peloponnesian War). He wrote on relations between the two states. An example of a modern realist is Machiavelli. Machiavelli was an Italian statesman during the early 16th century who acted an advisor and diplomat throughout Europe, who stressed that the ends always justify the means. Kenneth Waltz wrote neo-realist theories during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Many disagree with this theory, but the world today is still very realist in nature.

28. Who said that Robert Livingston was "this being, so brilliant, and yet so corrupt, which, like a rotten mackerel by moonlight, shined and stunk".

From Quiz Political Quotes

Answer: John Randolph

Some say that Randolph called Henry Clay a rotten mackerel, and not Robert Livingston. Of course, Randolph could have used the insult twice - feeling it was too good to waste.

29. What did Winston Churchill have to offer the day he became Prime Minister?

From Quiz Quotes From Statesmen And Politicians

Answer: Blood, toil, tears and sweat

Another famous remark made by Sir Winston was that 'an 'Iron Curtain' had descended across the Continent'. It was not made in the British Parliament, but at Fulton in the U.S.A., 1946. Nobody can deny he had some sense of future evolutions!

30. Who first said 'War is the continuation of politics by other means'?

From Quiz Words of Wisdom from or about Politicians

Answer: Karl von Clausewitz

von Clausewitz was one of the greatest German military strategists

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