Weekly News Quiz

Are you keeping up with the latest from Washington? Test yourself with our weekly political pop quiz. Remember, what you do not know can hurt you. Good luck!

1.) The British government said it will knight which former U.S. senator?
A. Sen. John Warner, R-Va.
B. Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore.
C. Sen. George Allen, R-Va.
D. Sen. Bob Graham, R-Fla.

2.) Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., faced criticism over what revelations this week?
A. He never graduated from college
B. He promised to use his Senate seat for personal gain
C. His failed to disclose all contacts with Gov. Rod Blagojevich
D. He is not a lifelong Democrat

3.) President Barack Obama made his first foreign trip as president to which country?
A. Mexico
B. Canada
C. South Korea
D. France

4.) Which country was not included in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's first foreign trip?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Indonesia
D. India

5.) How did Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele describe the public relations campaign he plans to launch to update the GOP's image?

A. "Off the hook"
B. "Shock and awe"
C. "A real game-changer"
D. "Paradigm-shifting"

6.) Alaskan officials told Gov. Sarah Palin last week that she must do what?

A. Resign
B. Pay back taxes
C. Refund the salary she received from the state during the 2008 campaign
D. Report for jury duty

7.) In a recent poll, historians rated Abraham Lincoln the best U.S. president. Where did George W. Bush rank?

A. 12th
B. 42nd
C. 36th
D. 28th

8.) Where did President Obama sign the economic stimulus bill?

A. The East Room of the White House
B. The White House Rose Garden
C. An unemployment office in Los Angeles
D. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science

9.) Which of these governors did not threaten to reject at least some of the money from the stimulus package?

A. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist
B. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour
C. Texas Gov. Rick Perry
D. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal

10.) NBA All-Star game co-MVP Shaquille O'Neal sent what autographed article of clothing to President Barack Obama last week?

A. His jersey
B. His headband
C. His shoe
D. His shorts

ANSWERS:

1.) A. The British crown will name Warner a "Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire" for his work solidifying U.S.-British military relations.

2.) C. Several newspapers called on Burris to resign after he admitted talking with the brother of the ousted Illinois governor about fundraising.

3.) B. Obama met with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Thursday to discuss energy, border transit and other issues.

4.) D. Clinton also stopped in South Korea on her Asian tour.

5.) A. Steele said the multi-platform PR offensive will go "beyond cutting-edge."

6.) B. Palin was told to pay taxes on the per diem expenses she claimed while living at home during the first year and a half of her administration.

7.) C. Bush ranked ahead of only six presidents, including James Buchanan, who was ranked last.

8.) D. The location was chosen to highlight the number of "green job" the legislation is hoped to create.

9.) A. Even if the governors reject the money, a provision in the bill allows state legislatures to override the governor's and receive the money.

10.) C. O'Neal's size 23 sneaker was given to President Obama when he arrived in Arizona on Tuesday.

How did you do?

If you were a candidate, here is how you would fare:
1 -- Politics isn't your game
2 -- Perhaps you don't have any advisers.
3 -- You should fire your advisers.
4 -- Your advisers didn't prepare you very well.
5 -- With preparation, you could be a winner.
6 -- You've got potential -- you got 50 percent of your facts right.
7 -- With preparation, you'd lead comfortably.
8 -- You've got a good foundation to build on.
9 -- Majority rules!
10 -- You're unanimously elected!