POLITICS quiz
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Who was Vice President of the United States under Ronald Reagan?
He held the office from 1981 to 1989 and then became president himself. Earlier he had been Director of the CIA.
Shin Bet is the security service of which country?
Shin Bet is responsible for counterintelligence and internal security. It was established in 1949 and, along with Mossad and Aman, is one of Israel's three main intelligence services.
How many chambers does the Congress of Mexico have?
It consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.
Who was President of Italy from 2006 to 2015?
He was a longtime communist activist. In 2013 he became the first in Italian history to be elected to a second term, but he resigned in 2015.
In which year did the USSR invade Afghanistan?
1979
In which country were bantustans created?
They were set up between 1971 and 1981 for particular groups of the Black population. They covered about one-eighth of the country's area.
In which century did George Washington, President of the United States, live?
XVIII century
He lived from 1732 to 1799.
How many stars are there on the EU flag?
12
In which year, following the break-up of Yugoslavia, did Croatia declare its independence?
1991
Who formed the First Triumvirate in ancient Rome?
This informal alliance was concluded in 60 BC. The Second Triumvirate was formed after Caesar's death by Octavian, Mark Antony and Lepidus.
Who was president of Russia from 1991 to 1999?
Yeltsin was the first president of the Russian Federation. On December 31, 1999, he unexpectedly resigned, handing power to Vladimir Putin.
Which US political party is symbolized by the elephant?
The Democratic Party's symbol, by contrast, is the donkey. Both animals were popularized in the 19th century by cartoonist Thomas Nast.
Which countries signed the AUKUS defence pact in 2021?
The name is an acronym of the countries' names. The pact includes building nuclear-powered submarines for Australia, which led Australia to cancel its purchase of submarines from France.
How many countries are there in the world, according to the UN?
You can be off by 6.
195
Rank the countries in order from the earliest to the latest date of accession to the European Union:
- Italy
- Greece
- Poland
- Croatia
Are the judgments of the European Court of Justice binding on the courts of the Member States?
- No
- Yes
The Venice Commission is an advisory body of which institution?
It deals with matters of constitutional law.
Was Mahatma Gandhi the President of India?
- No
- Yes
Mahatma Gandhi was a political leader and an activist for Indian independence, but he did not hold the office of president. The first President of India was Rajendra Prasad.
Is Hebrew one of the official languages of the UN?
- No
- Yes
Hebrew is not one of the official languages of the United Nations. The official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Which former president of Georgia was convicted and imprisoned?
Saakashvili was detained after returning to Georgia in 2021. Earlier he had also served as governor of Odesa Oblast in Ukraine.
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