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Who was the first woman to run for President of the United States?
Victoria Woodhull
Hillary Clinton
Geraldine Ferraro
Sarah Palin
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Correct answer is A
Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to run for U.S. President in 1872.
What is the political term for the right to hold office?
Suffrage
Candidacy
Tenure
Eligibility
Mandate
Correct answer is C
Tenure refers to the right to hold office for a specific term.
Autocrat
Populist
Demagogue
Oligarch
Revolutionary
Correct answer is C
A demagogue is a political leader who appeals to popular desires and prejudices rather than rational arguments.
Which country is home to the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
United States
Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
Switzerland
Correct answer is C
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
What does the term "UN Security Council veto power" mean?
The power to pass resolutions
The power to reject resolutions
The power to enforce policies
The power to mediate disputes
The power to expel a member
Correct answer is B
The veto power allows permanent members of the UN Security Council to reject resolutions.