SEPTEMBER 7 2010 QUIZ ANSWERS
1) In a speech Tuesday night, President Obama discussed which of the following?
d) All of the above
While discussing Iraq, Pres. Obama said “it’s time to turn the page.” He also discussed plans to ultimately draw down troops in Afghanistan and the effect of the wars (and their eventual end) on the economy.
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE68002520100901
2) An oil platform owned by Mariner Energy exploded and burned last week. Where was it located?
a) In the Gulf of Mexico just south of Louisiana
Fortunately, no one was injured and it appears that no oil leaked into the Gulf.
3) Peace talks began in Washington DC last week. It was hoped that the talks would eventually lead to an agreement between whom?
b) Israel and Palestine
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is trying to broker an agreement between the two sides. https://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20100902/wl_mcclatchy/3615014
4) In an effort to remove incentives for illegal immigration, some members of Congress are advocating changing the part of the Constitution that grants US citizenship to anyone born in the United States. What part of the Constitution do they want to amend?
d) The 14th Amendment
Advocates of change argue that the amendment was originally intended to ensure citizenship for newly freed slaves, not the children of illegal immigrants. Opponents argue that change would have little to no effect on immigration rates.
https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100903/ap_on_re_us/us_birthright_citizenship
5) What leading economic indicator was down for the month according to a report released on Friday?
a) Jobs created
The private sector actually created jobs over the course of the month. There was an overall job loss, however, because many temporary government census jobs came to an end. https://money.cnn.com/2010/09/03/news/economy/august_jobs_report/index.htm?source=cnn_bin
6) Riots occurred in the African country of Mozambique last week. Why?
d) An increase in food prices
The countries of China, Serbia, Pakistan, and Egypt have also seen unrest recently as a result of rising food prices.
7) Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski was defeated in her bid for reelection last week when she lost a Republican Party primary to Tea Party – backed candidate Joe Miller. What state did Murkowski represent?
a) Alaska
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin supported Miller’s candidacy. https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/116703-sen-murkowski-concedes-defeat-to-tea-party-backed-miller
8) Earlier this week, the governor of this state lost her train of thought for ten seconds during the opening statement of a debate and was then forced to retract statements she previously made about law enforcement officials finding “headless bodies” in the desert. What state does she govern?
b) Arizona
Gov. Jan Brewer made the statements in an effort to stress the need for more border control with Mexico. She apparently became confused after hearing stories of headless bodies being found in Mexico as a result of the drug wars.
https://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/brewer-debate-blunder-goes-viral/ei4CFOvl3loeJrNFJ0ajFA
9) Over the last few weeks, France has been kicking members of this group out of the country. What group?
c) Gypsies
French President Nicolas Sarkozy claims that the repatriation is the result of clashes between the Gypsies (Roma) and police near the camps where the Roma were living.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11027288
10) What celebrity was caught with cocaine in her purse last week in Las Vegas?
d) Paris Hilton
This is the third drug-related incident involving Hilton this summer. https://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20416506,00.html