Massey Quiz #69- Elections & Politics- Part 2

    

 

 

Today’s questions are looking at elections, government, and politics. 

The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. 

#1- The residents of the District of Columbia are U.S. citizens and can vote for which of the following- President, Senators, U.S. Representatives?

#2- Today there are 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Was this number determined by the Constitution? 

#3- How old do you have to be to run for U.S. Representative?

#4- How long is the term of a U.S. Senator?

#5- Who was the youngest person to take the oath of office to become the President of the U.S. 

#6- Who was the youngest person to be elected as President of the U.S.?

#7-12- What six states have only one Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives?

#13-15- What three State have the most Representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives?

#16- What Representative set the record for winning the most elections to the U.S. House of Representatives? 

#17-19- Since 1900, three individuals have won the nomination of a major party to run for President, but they were not actually born within the geographic borders of a U.S. state. Who were these three?

#20- Historically, what famous U.S. Senator was from Pekin Illinois?

Answers

1- Just President (They elect non-voting Senator and Rep)

2- No, it started with only 65 but was set in law at 435 in 1929.

3- 25

4- 6

5- Teddy Roosevelt at 42 as VP took office for McKinley when he died. 

6- John Kennedy was elected at 43.

7-12- Wyoming, Alaska, Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont.

13-15- California, Texas, Florida

16- John Dingell of Michigan won 30 elections and served 59 years. 

17-19- John McCain (born in Panama), Barry Goldwater (Arizona Territory), George Romney (Mexico). All three were sons of U.S. citizens living outside the country at the time of their birth and are still considered naturalized citizens. 

20- Everett Dirkson- 1951-1969

What Your Score Means

17-20 Correct- There is no “off” on your genius switch!!

13-16 Correct- You are very smart. People should be quiet and listen to you. 

8-12 Correct- Not bad, take your books home and study a little more.

0-7 Correct- Less time on your cell phone, study more