Government: Current Events 4 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of Russia’s submarine torpedo that can cause 1,600 nuclear tsunamis and is called the “weapon of the apocalypse.”

A

poseidon

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2
Q

Where was the tree trimmer when he fell into a wood chipper and died?

A

Menlo Park, 30 miles south of San Francisco

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3
Q

What did Dennis Mala, a Trumps supporter do to himself that he blamed on vandals targeting himself because of his Trump flag.

A

Set his house on fire, later pleaded guilty.

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4
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Where was the protest of pouring 2 cans of soup on Vincent Van Gogh’s flower painting, as well as gluing their hand underneath.

A

National Gallery in London

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5
Q

Where did the United passenger jet that hit a bird land safely without any injuries?

A

Chicago

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6
Q

On what type of road was the man driving a semi hit.

A

Railroad, by a train

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Q

In Haiti, gangs have taken over most towns and have put up barriers around them. Schools have closed, 4.7 mill. with acute hunger and 19,000 with catastrophic hunger. Cholera outbreak left 16 dead affecting 1-4 year olds, and prime minister has called for _______ _______.

A

national help

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8
Q

What were the 2 men who got attacked by a Grizzly bear in Wyoming doing?

A

searching for antlers shed by deer

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9
Q

A treasured piece of history from what town was showing smoke?

A

Maple Grove

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10
Q

Midterms happen during the middle of the President’s term in office. Historically, the party ______ the President wins seats in Congress.

A

opposite

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11
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Where is the senate race of Fetterman v. Dr. Oz taking place?

A

Pennsylvania

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12
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Where is the senate race of Raphael Warnock v. Herschel Walker taking place?

A

Georgia

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13
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Where is the senate race of Cortz Masto v. Laxalt taking place?

A

Nevada

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14
Q

Who is the man that can skate blind and has built a skate park fully adapted for the visually impaired?

A

Dan Mancina

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15
Q

What is Russia accusing Ukraine of doing? Ukraine has rejected those claims. This is troubling because in the past Russia has done the things the other country would do.

A

a dirty bomb

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16
Q

A group in which state is challenging Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Upper courts will have to decide on the constitutionality of this.

A

Wisconsin

17
Q

Jawan Carroll shot 2 outside of where?

A

Monarch Night Club