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What does the term "lame duck" refer to in politics?
An official nearing the end of their term
An inexperienced politician
A majority party leader
A policy with no support
A failed electoral candidate
Correct answer is A
A "lame duck" refers to an official nearing the end of their term who has diminished influence.
Which U.S. President was impeached in 1998?
Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
Andrew Johnson
George W. Bush
Donald Trump
Correct answer is A
Bill Clinton was impeached in 1998 but was acquitted by the Senate.
Who was the first President of the Republic of South Sudan?
Salva Kiir
John Garang
Omar al-Bashir
Yoweri Museveni
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Correct answer is A
Salva Kiir became the first President of South Sudan when it gained independence in 2011.
What is the political term for a temporary alliance of states or parties for a specific purpose?
Federation
Confederation
Bloc
Coalition
Pact
Correct answer is C
A bloc is a temporary alliance of states or parties for a specific purpose.
What is the name of the legislative body of Germany?
Congress
National Assembly
Bundestag
Duma
Parliament
Correct answer is C
The Bundestag is the federal legislative body of Germany.