Saturday, July 28, 2007

Three Ring Circus - Random Trivia Questions

Robert Fulghum claims that All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten, but I was certainly also partially educated by Schoolhouse Rock (as you may have already guessed, since I seem to refer to it at least once a month). How much do you know about the U.S.'s "Three Ring Government" (this post's title comes from that episode's lyrics)?

Three Ring Circus Questions

  • Q1) What are the three main branches of the U.S. government?
  • Q2) What members of the U.S. government are elected for the longest terms?
  • Q3) How many members of the U.S. government are elected (as opposed to appointed)?
  • Q4) According to the Constitution, each state merits no more than one Representative per how many citizens?
  • Q5) What has been the official residence of the Vice President since 1974?
  • Q6) Who is the only member of the U.S. Cabinet who is not given the title Secretary?
  • Q7) What U.S. Cabinet position was created most recently?
  • Q8) How many people would have to pass away or be incapacitated for the answer to the previous question to become President of the U.S.?
  • Q9) In which directional wing of the U.S. Capitol does the Senate meet?
  • Q10) To pass a bill in the House of Representatives, what is the minimum number of states required if all of their representatives vote in favor?
  • Q11) How many U.S. states have more members in the Senate than in the House?
  • Q12) Which branch or branches of the U.S. government can appoint judges?

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