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Where Are These Politicians From? Quiz

Senators and Representatives: Where are they from? Can you name the states represented by these politicians? Even if you are not a political junkie you will probably recognize some of these prominent figures.

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

Author
jaxneises

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,926

Updated
Mar 20 26

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3659

Last 3 plays: psnz (10/10), Guest 168 (8/10), kitter96 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Senator Barbara Boxer: Hint

California

Washington

Colorado

Massachusetts

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Question 2 of 10

2. Representative Richard Gephardt: Hint

Minnesota

Missouri

Montana

Michigan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Senator Daniel Inouye: Hint

California

New Mexico

Arizona

Hawaii

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Question 4 of 10

4. Senator Trent Lott: Hint

Alabama

Mississippi

Tennessee

Pennsylvania

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Question 5 of 10

5. Representative Dennis Hastert: Hint

Iowa

Indiana

Illinois

Michigan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Representative Henry Hyde: Hint

Michigan

Oklahoma

Arkansas

Illinois

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Question 7 of 10

7. Senator Strom Thurmond: Hint

South Dakota

North Carolina

Alabama

South Carolina

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Question 8 of 10

8. Representative John Dingell: Hint

Indiana

Kentucky

Ohio

Michigan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Senator Russell Feingold: Hint

Wisconsin

New Jersey

New York

Missouri

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Question 10 of 10

10. Senator Tom Harkin:

Answer: (One Word)

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Today : psnz: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Senator Barbara Boxer:

Answer: California

Elected to the Senate in 1993; influential member of the Senate Budget Committee.

2. Representative Richard Gephardt:

Answer: Missouri

This former contender for the Democratic presidential nomination served as the House Minority Leader from 1995 to 2003.

3. Senator Daniel Inouye:

Answer: Hawaii

One of the longest serving senators, Inouye was featured in Tom Brokaw's book "The Greatest Generation".

4. Senator Trent Lott:

Answer: Mississippi

Senate Majority Leader.

5. Representative Dennis Hastert:

Answer: Illinois

Speaker of the House chosen after Newt Gingrich's resignation.

6. Representative Henry Hyde:

Answer: Illinois

One of the more prominent House managers during the proceedings surrounding President Clinton's impeachment.

7. Senator Strom Thurmond:

Answer: South Carolina

This ancient senator was the presidential candidate for the States' Rights Democrats party in 1948. He switched parties and became a Republican in 1964.

8. Representative John Dingell:

Answer: Michigan

Long-time Representative who is a strong advocate for patients' rights and campaign finance reform.

9. Senator Russell Feingold:

Answer: Wisconsin

Cosponsored a major piece of campaign finance legislation with Senator John McCain.

10. Senator Tom Harkin:

Answer: Iowa

This former contender for the Democratic presidential nomination was a leading advocate for the rights of the disabled and agricultural issues in the Senate.

Source: Author jaxneises

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