Government: Current Events 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Where were 1,000 people arrested for an Amashi protest?

A

Iran

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2
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The US and what other country are preparing for an imminent attack in 48 hours from Iran?

A

Saudi Arabia

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3
Q

Biden lost his temper with who after he had asked for more stuff after telling him he had greenlighted $1 billion

A

Zelensky

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4
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West and along this corridor was where strong winds were predicted by weather services.

A

I-35

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5
Q

A Tanzanian passenger plane landed in what lake as it attempted to land in the nearby town of Bukuba

A

Victoria

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6
Q

A federal judge in Phoenix issued a restraining order against what organization who have been photographing and recording voters passing ballots at dropboxes? The order prohibits people from carrying weapons and wearing visible body armor within 250 ft. and videos cannot be taken within 75 ft.

A

Clean Elections USA

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7
Q

A woman from St. Paul driving in Wisconsin with a Honda Civic swerved to avoid what? And instead got hit head-on by a Toyota and died

A

deer

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8
Q

South Korea scrambled to put together dozens of military aircraft after tracking 80 flights inside of their country from what other country?

A

North Korea

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9
Q

Senator Ted Cruz got hit by what at an Astros World Series Parade? The man who threw it got arrested.

A

beer can

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10
Q

Drought is hitting MN and is affecting what? Stunting growth by 1 ft. of the things on sale. Farmers have started to rely on emergency irrigation.

A

Christmas Tree Farms

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11
Q

Republicans are likely to take what chamber in Congress while Democrats have already taken the Senate.

A

The House of Representatives

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12
Q

In the state, which party took all three positions of Governor, Senate, and House

A

The Democratic Farmer Labor

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13
Q

Two TikTok comedians were whipped in what country for making a video that defamed their Governor. They had to pay 10,000 nara or $23 each. They had to sweep courts, clean toilets, and publicly apologize.

A

Nigeria

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14
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What Hurricane is pushing homes and buildings into the ocean? Authorities issued warnings to evacuate as it pushes towards SE Florida. The storm surged 6 feet, and the tropical winds stretched 400 miles.

A

Nicole

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15
Q

Who is saying that the legalization of recreational marijuana is first on his agenda? The new law would allow those over 18 to buy edibles and other drinks with bits of THC. Biden had said that he would pardon those arrested in relation to these crimes.

A

Governor Walz

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16
Q

There were 6 dead and 81 injured at an explosion in which city? Syrian woman was arrested as a suspect. The President said the smell of terror was in the air.

A

Istanbul

17
Q

A luxurious hotel that kept the Beatles and JFK at one point imploded on itself where?

A

Miami

18
Q

2 kittens were stolen in the Cities from what store? A spokesperson from Ruffstart rescue says they were stolen in Eden Prairie. The capturer unscrewed the kennels, and neither kitten have been found.

A

Pet Smart