December 23 Quiz

1) On Monday, a federal judge in Washington D.C. ruled that it is highly likely that this federal agency has been acting in violation of the Constitution.  What agency?

a) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

b) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

c) National Security Agency (NSA)

d) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

 

2) On Wednesday, a five member panel of advisors gave President Obama what advice?

a) He should order military strikes on Iran because Iran has not been forthcoming about its nuclear program

b) He should ban the warrantless collection of phone records by the NSA

c) He should rescind the executive order that limits the ability of Americans to travel to Cuba

d) He should refrain from taking “selfies” at public events. 

 

3) What announcement did Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke make last week?

a) He intends to continue in the position for a second term

b) The Fed will maintain its stimulus efforts in light of the sluggish nature of the US economy

c) The Fed intends to curtail some of its stimulus efforts because the US economy is improving

d) The Fed is going to refuse to enforce certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank law that regulates the activities of financial institutions

 

4) What major retailer was hacked last week? 

a) Target

b) Walmart

c) Dillards

d) Sears

 

5) A federal judge in this state recently struck down the state’s voter-approved ban on gay marriage, thereby legalizing gay marriage.  What state?

a) Indiana

b) Virginia

c) Oregon

d) Utah

 

6) A diplomat from this country was arrested and strip searched in New York City last week.  What country?

a) Russia

b) Iran

c) Saudi Arabia

d) India

 

7) The leader of this country recently released one of his political opponents, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, from jail.  What country? 

a) Ukraine

b) Russia

c) Bulgaria

d) Estonia

 

8) Four American soldiers were injured last week when they were attacked during a rescue mission in what country?

a) Iraq

b) Turkmenistan

c) South Sudan

d) Ukraine

 

9) The Obamas are spending their Christmas vacation in what state?

a) Massachusetts

b) Hawaii

c) Florida

d) Illinois

 

10) What reality show star was suspended from his show last week for anti-gay remarks he made to GQ magazine?

a) CeeLo Green of The Voice

b) Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars

c) Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty

d) Bob Harper of The Biggest Loser


 


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