US elections - answers
Ten questions on the US elections ahead of the 2016 campaign
Which animal mascots represent the two major political parties in the US (½ a point for each)? We want to know which animal represents which party. Republican Party – Elephant and Democratic Party
– Donkey
Since George Washington’s presidency in the 18th century, which US political party has had the most presidents in office? Republican – 18 presidents
What number does Barack Obama fall in the sequence of US presidents? 44
Can you name both Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump’s running mates (½ a point for each)? Hilary Clinton – Tim Kaine and Donald Trump –
Mike Pence
1 point if you can name any of the other parties represented in this year’s Presidential Election. Libertarian, Green, Constitution, Independent
Trump or not? The Presidential candidate is renowned for his outspoken views but we want to know…did Donald say it? 1 point for each correct answer:
“You know, it really doesn’t matter what the media write as long as you’ve got a young, and beautiful, piece of ass.” Trump
In reference to Hilary Clinton “She's got dyed blonde hair and pouty lips, and a steely blue stare, like a sadistic nurse in a mental hospital.” Boris Johnson
“One of the key problems today is that politics is such a disgrace. Good people don’t go into government.” Trump
Before becoming President in 2009, for which US state was Barack Obama senator? Illinois
Can you name the White House intern that President Bill Clinton was famously caught having an affair with between 1995 and 1996? Monica Lewinsky