Massey Quiz #67- Elections & Government- Part 1

    

 

 

Today’s quiz challenges your knowledge of elections, politics, and government. 

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- How many U.S. Senators are there? 

#2- How many Representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

#3- How many Supreme Court justices are there?

#4- Hiram Revels was the first what?

#5- Who is the oldest U.S. Senator in history?

#6- How old was the Senator in Question #5?

#7- Who is the oldest U.S. Senator today?

#8- How old is the Senator in Question #7?

#9- What State has gone the longest without electing a Democrat to the Senate?

#10- For the State in Question #7, what year did they last elect a Democrat? 1932, 1964, 1992, 2010.

#11- What State has gone the longest without electing a Republican to the Senate?

#12- For the State in Question #8, when did they last elect a Republican? 1946, 1970, 1988, 2002

#13- What Amendment gave women the right to vote?

#14-15- Residents of these two islands are U.S. citizens but are not allowed to vote for a President. 

Answers

1- 100

2- 435

3- 9

4- First African-American Senator (former Knox College student)

5- Strom Thurmond

6- 100

7- Chuck Grassley

8- 92

9- Kansas

10- 1932

11- Hawaii

12- 1970

13- 19th

14-15- Puerto Rico, Guam

What Your Score Means

14-15 Correct- There is no “off” on your genius switch!!

11-13 Correct- You are very smart. People should be quiet and listen to you. 

8-10 Correct- Not bad, take your books home and study a little more.

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