U.S. Government Trivia

1. NAFTA took effect on January 1, 1994. It was a trade agreement between the United States, Canada and what third country?

From Quiz Twenty-Five Years of Trade Deals

Answer: Mexico

The North American Free Trade Agreement was finalized in 1992, after six years of negotiations. It was signed by U.S. President George H. W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Mexican President Carlos Salinas in December of 1992, and approved by the legislatures of the three countries over the course of 1993. Interestingly, by the time NAFTA took effect, both Bush and Mulroney were out of office.

From Quiz Could You Pass a US Citizenship Test?

Answer: 100

There are one hundred senators in Congress because two are chosen from each of the 50 states. To be chosen as a senator a person must be at least thirty years old, have been a citizen of the United States for at least nine years, and be a resident of the state they are representing. In 1788, Pennsylvania became the first state to elect two senators to Congress. A senator is elected for a six year term, but there is no limit on how many terms can be served.

From Quiz American Political Parties and Splinter Groups

Answer: James K. Polk

At its full power the Whigs were a personality-driven party. All-star politicians were Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore. Even Abe Lincoln was a Whig for awhile. In reality, only Harrison and Zachary Taylor were elected Whigs; both died in office and Tyler and Fillmore finished terms. James Polk was elected in 1844 to split the eight-year Whig dominance. The Whigs rose to ascendance in part as a reaction to the populist policies of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Just being opposed to the Democrats was not really enough. The Party got off to self defeating start in 1836 when it nominated four candidates for president including Daniel Webster and William Henry Harrison. Harrison was able to nab the post in 1840. Democrat James K. Polk presided for four years defeating Henry Clay 1844.

From Quiz Hobby Lobby

Answer: The U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers

This group is also known informally as "Reptile Nation". Its website says that it is "An Education, Conservation and Advocacy Organization for Herpetofauna... Promoting Awareness, Responsible Care & Professional Unity" They advocate at the federal, state and local level.

From Quiz Early US Trivia

Answer: 56

Those people who signed the Declaration did so knowing that the penalty, if caught, would be death as a traitor. Americans sometimes tend to forget the courage shown by their founding fathers.

From Quiz What Ever Happened to You-Know-Who?

Answer: Harold Stassen

Harold Stassen tried winning the Republican nomination in 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1988, with limited effectiveness and enthusiasm. Mr. Stassen was eventually and good-naturedly lampooned as the "perennial, never-say-die candidate".

From Quiz Mark Twain Political Quotes

Answer: then I repeat myself

Congress gets more of the same in these two gems. "Fleas can be taught nearly anything that a Congressman can" and "It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress".

From Quiz Speak First, Think Later

Answer: Barack Obama

This was said at a campaign fundraiser by presidential candidate Obama in May 2007, referring to a tornado that barreled through Greensburg, Kansas. However 10,000 people did not die; 12 did. (Question submitted by Dee30)

From Quiz Politicians of the Confederacy

Answer: Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Finis Davis lived from June 3 1808 to December 6 1889 and served as the president of the Confederate States of America for its entire history during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. After the Civil War ended Davis was captured on the 10th of May 1865 and charged with treason but the case never went to the trial stage. He lost eligibility to run for public office again until it was restored by Congress in 1978, 89 years after his death! Robert E Lee was the Commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Alexander Stephens was the vice president from 1861 to 1865, while Robert Toombs was Secretary of State for 1861 only. Question by bobalmighty, interesting information by mask100

From Quiz Political Potpourri

Answer: Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr was a master politician whose manipulation of truth, lack of moral scruple, and ability to obscure his true intentions were realized in a deft ability to hoodwink other politicians and world powers into doing his bidding. Even today there is much that remains unknown about Burr's activities, but what is known continues to amaze and confound scholars. (Contributed by Dr. No)

From Quiz U.S. Government Thirds

Answer: California

California has over 47,000,000 acres of federal land. Alaska (220,000,000) and Nevada (58,000,000) are one and two on the list. Utah (34,000,000) is 4th and Idaho (33,000,000) is 5th.

From Quiz Generations - U.S. Politics

Answer: Stevenson

Adlai Stevenson I was a Congressman from Illinois, Vice-President from 1893 to 1897, and unsuccessful candidate for Vice-President with William Jennings Bryan in 1900. His son, Adlai Stevenson Jr., served as a Governor of Illinois (1949-53) and Democratic Presidential candidate in 1952 and 1956. He is perhaps best remembered as American ambassador to the United Nations during the Cuban missile crisis. Grandson Adlai III represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 1970 to 1981. Adlai IV is a popular writer and journalist.

From Quiz 1990s All-American Politics

Answer: To not create new taxes

Bush delivered the famous "Read my lips: no new taxes" promise at the 1988 Republican Convention during what became known as the "points of light" speech. The delivery of the phrase was so impactful it became a central point of his campaign and may have contributed to his victory in the presidential race. While technically there were no NEW taxes, Bush did sign legislation raising existing taxes. Bill Clinton capitalized on this controversy during the 1992 Presidential campaign which led, in part, to Bush's defeat.

From Quiz 1970s All American Politics

Answer: Deputy FBI Director Mark Felt

Felt's claim as Deep Throat was confirmed by the reporters who first broke the Watergate story, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and the "Washington Post"'s editor at the time, Ben Bradlee. Deep Throat was portrayed by Hal Holbrook in the 1976 movie "All the President's Men".

From Quiz 1960s All American Politics

Answer: Illinois

According to the book "Perfect Heros, Imperfect Villains" by Ronald Goldfarb, Joseph Kennedy forged connections with the Chicago "mob" and its "godfather" Sam Giancana, specifically, during Prohibition. He goes on to state that Kennedy leaned on Giancana's influence with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to perpetrate massive voter fraud in Cook County. It is fact that at least three people were convicted of voter fraud in connection with the 1960 election, while more than 600 were acquitted by a judge crony of Mayor Daley's.

From Quiz U.S. Government Seconds

Answer: Pennsylvania

Delaware was the first (12/7/1787) followed by Pennsylvania (12/12/1787), New Jersey (12/18/1787) and Georgia (1/2/1788).

From Quiz U.S. Government Firsts

Answer: Henry Knox

General Henry Knox, who fought with then General George Washington in the Revolutionary War, was Washington's first Secretary of War in 1789. Pickering (1795) and McHenry (1796) were also Secretaries of War for Washington. Dexter (1800) was Secretary of War for John Adams.

From Quiz U.S. Government

Answer: six years

A U.S. Senator is elected for a term of six years. Since they are elected for a longer term they are supposed to be in touch with the needs of the national government. Conversely, Representatives are supposed to be more in touch with the wishes of their state.

From Quiz The Disaster Declaration Process

Answer: The Governor of that State

The Stafford Act requires that "All requests for a declaration by the President that a major disaster exists shall be made by the Governor [Chief Executive] of that state."

From Quiz Panther Party Over Here

Answer: The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense

Their main premise was the need for self-defense at all costs, inspired by the thoughts of Malcolm X. One of the most important parts of being a Panther was knowing the law (especially on bearing arms) and using it against crooked police officers.

From Quiz American Politics of the 1970s

Answer: 1973

The oil embargo was only one of the many factors that lead to the energy crisis of the 1970s. There was a further sharp rise in oil prices in 1978.

From Quiz American Politics in the 1990s

Answer: Clarence Thomas & Thomas

Clarence Thomas was nominated for the Supreme Court by George H. W. Bush and was appointed despite the controversy surrounding Thomas and Annita Hill.Hill accused Thomas of sexual harrasment.

From Quiz American Politics in the 1980s

Answer: Ted Kennedy

Jimmy Carter, the incumbent president received the nomination.

From Quiz U.S. Politics Viewed from Britain

Answer: George W. Bush

George H.W. Bush is the father of George W Bush and was President himself between 1989 and 1993. Al Gore was the Democratic candidate who lost the Presidential election in 2000 despite receiving more votes nationally than his Republican rival. The electoral College system of electing the President favoured Mr Bush. Please note that in compiling this quiz I am indebted to the book "U.S. Politics Today" by Edward Ashbee (Manchester University Press) which I have used to revise this subject and have drawn material from to support my interesting information throughout the quiz.

From Quiz American Politics for Outsiders

Answer: 50 & fifty

Hawaii and Alaska were the last two states to join the Union.

From Quiz The American Socialist Party

Answer: 4

Debs ran with the Socialists in 1904, 1908, 1912 and 1920. He also ran for president in 1900 as the nominee of the Social Democrats. The founder of the American Railway Union, Debs was a well known speaker and activist for union causes and against war. In 1920, he ran for president from prison, where he was serving a sentence for opposing the United States' involvement in World War I. One of the slogans for that campaign was, "Vote for Prisoner Number 9653."

From Quiz U.S. Mixed Government

Answer: 3rd

The exact quote from the Constitution is: 'No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law'.

From Quiz Basics of American Government

Answer: Bicameral

Bicameral is taken from Latin, meaning "two chambers".

From Quiz U.S. Government Part II

Answer: Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors the health effects of cell phones. The FDA derives its authority to regulate cell phones from the radiation control provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1968.

From Quiz U.S. Government Part I

Answer: Speaker of the House of Representatives

The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 specifies the Speaker of the House of Representatives as second in line of succession to the U.S. Presidency, immediately after the Vice President.

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