Summer News Quiz 2015
Question 1 This presidential candidate has received much criticism for her private e-mail accounts during her time as Secretary of State. Who is she? A. Sarah Palin B. Hillary Clinton C. Carly Fiorina
Question 2 Civil war in this Middle Eastern country has resulted in 4 million refugees who are seeking asylum in other countries. Which country is it? A. Saudi Arabia B. Oman C. Syria
Question 3 The Washington State Supreme Court has held the Washington State Legislature in contempt and fined them $100,000 per day for failing to do what? A. Fully fund the prison system. B. Fully fund the court system. C. Fully fund the education system.
Question 4 On June 17 th, a disturbed young man filled with racial hatred entered a historical Black church and opened fire with a gun. He killed nine individuals. This prompted many southern states including South Carolina to consider doing what? A. Remove the Confederate flag from their state capitol grounds. B. Provide armed security for predominantly African American churches. C. Create tougher laws regarding the death penalty.
Question 5 When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending the best. They're not sending you, they're sending people that have lots of problems and they're bringing those problems with us. They re bringing drugs. They re bringing crime. They re rapists.... And some, I assume, are good people. Which presidential candidate made this comment and created a huge controversy? A. Jeb Bush B. Rand Paul C. Donald Trump
Question 6 Dzhokhar Tsarnev, one of the men involved with the Boston Marathon bombing, was recently convicted and sentenced. What was his punishment? A. 20 years in prison B. Life in prison without parole C. The death penalty
Question 7 This presidential candidate, who identifies as a democratic socialist, has showed surprising strength against Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. Who is he? A. Martin O Malley B. Bernie Sanders C. Jim Webb
Question 8 At the end of June, the US Supreme Court ruled the provision of the Affordable Care Act providing for subsidies for the poor to buy health insurance was constitutional. The majority decision was written by the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Who is this person? A. Anthony Kennedy B. Ruth Bader Ginsburg C. John Roberts
Question 9 At the end of May, the Vice President lost his 46 year old son, Beau, to brain cancer. According to reports, in Beau s final days he encouraged his dad to run for POTUS. Who is the current VP? A. Jim Webb B. Joe Biden C. Jay Inslee
Question 10 In July, President Obama and Sec. of State John Kerry announced a deal with this country to allow for nuclear inspections and limitations in exchange for economic aid. This was condemned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. With which country did we strike an agreement? A. Saudi Arabia B. Iraq C. Iran
Question 11 Recently, the United States opened an embassy in this communist country in an effort to normalize relations with this historic enemy. Which country is it? A. China B. Vietnam C. Cuba
Question 12 Recently, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled as unconstitutional. Fill in the blank. Here are your choices: A. Legalization of marijuana B. Charter schools C. The death penalty
Question 13 On August 12 th, there was a massive warehouse explosion killing over 100 workers and injuring many others. This has caused many to question the worker safety standards in this country. Where did this happen? A. China B. Bangladesh C. India
Question 14 Over the summer, the European Union approved a 3 rd bailout for this country to help it avoid a financial collapse. Which country is it? A. Austria B. Switzerland C. Greece
Question 15 Massive wildfires wreaked havoc on much of Washington State throughout the summer causing fire fighting resources to be stretched thin. This prompted Washington s governor to request a Federal Emergency Declaration from President Obama to provide additional resources. Who is the current Governor of Washington? A. Christine Gregoire B. Booth Gardner C. Jay Inslee