The Biden Years

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When was Joe Biden inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States?

  1. January 20, 2021

  2. January 21, 2021

  3. January 22, 2021

  4. January 23, 2021


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Who was Joe Biden's running mate in the 2020 presidential election?

  1. Kamala Harris

  2. Elizabeth Warren

  3. Bernie Sanders

  4. Cory Booker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kamala Harris was Joe Biden's running mate in the 2020 presidential election and became the first woman and first African American to serve as Vice President of the United States.

What was the main focus of Joe Biden's campaign platform?

  1. Uniting the country and addressing the COVID-19 pandemic

  2. Economic recovery and job creation

  3. Climate change and environmental protection

  4. Criminal justice reform and racial equality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joe Biden's campaign platform focused on uniting the country and addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as addressing economic recovery, climate change, and racial equality.

What was the name of Joe Biden's economic stimulus package that was passed in March 2021?

  1. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  2. The Build Back Better Act

  3. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

  4. The CHIPS and Science Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in March 2021. The package included direct payments to individuals, extended unemployment benefits, and funding for state and local governments.

What was the name of Joe Biden's infrastructure bill that was passed in November 2021?

  1. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  2. The Build Back Better Act

  3. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

  4. The CHIPS and Science Act


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in November 2021. The bill included funding for roads, bridges, public transportation, and broadband internet.

What was the name of Joe Biden's climate change and social spending bill that was passed in August 2022?

  1. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  2. The Build Back Better Act

  3. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

  4. The CHIPS and Science Act


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Build Back Better Act was a $1.75 trillion climate change and social spending bill that was passed by the House of Representatives in November 2021 but failed to pass the Senate in December 2021. The bill included funding for clean energy, child care, and health care.

What was the name of Joe Biden's bill that was passed in August 2022 to promote domestic semiconductor manufacturing?

  1. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  2. The Build Back Better Act

  3. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

  4. The CHIPS and Science Act


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CHIPS and Science Act was a $280 billion bill that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in August 2022. The bill included funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research.

What was the main focus of Joe Biden's foreign policy?

  1. Rebuilding alliances and restoring American leadership

  2. Addressing climate change and promoting clean energy

  3. Promoting democracy and human rights

  4. Countering terrorism and nuclear proliferation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joe Biden's foreign policy focused on rebuilding alliances and restoring American leadership, as well as addressing climate change, promoting democracy and human rights, and countering terrorism and nuclear proliferation.

What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in June 2021?

  1. The Geneva Summit

  2. The Helsinki Summit

  3. The Vienna Summit

  4. The Moscow Summit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geneva Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin that took place in Geneva, Switzerland in June 2021. The summit covered a range of issues, including nuclear arms control, cybersecurity, and human rights.

What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in November 2021?

  1. The Geneva Summit

  2. The Helsinki Summit

  3. The Vienna Summit

  4. The Beijing Summit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Beijing Summit was a virtual meeting between Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping that took place in November 2021. The summit covered a range of issues, including trade, climate change, and human rights.

What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with NATO leaders in June 2022?

  1. The Madrid Summit

  2. The Brussels Summit

  3. The London Summit

  4. The Paris Summit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Madrid Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and NATO leaders that took place in Madrid, Spain in June 2022. The summit focused on strengthening the alliance and addressing the challenges posed by Russia and China.

What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in May 2022?

  1. The Tokyo Summit

  2. The Sydney Summit

  3. The New Delhi Summit

  4. The Canberra Summit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tokyo Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) that took place in Tokyo, Japan in May 2022. The summit focused on promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in November 2022?

  1. The Phnom Penh Summit

  2. The Bangkok Summit

  3. The Jakarta Summit

  4. The Kuala Lumpur Summit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Phnom Penh Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in November 2022. The summit focused on strengthening ties between the United States and ASEAN.

What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) in November 2022?

  1. The Bali Summit

  2. The Jakarta Summit

  3. The New Delhi Summit

  4. The Sydney Summit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bali Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) that took place in Bali, Indonesia in November 2022. The summit focused on addressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

What was the name of Joe Biden's summit with leaders of the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) in January 2023?

  1. The Mexico City Summit

  2. The Washington, D.C. Summit

  3. The Ottawa Summit

  4. The Toronto Summit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mexico City Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) that took place in Mexico City, Mexico in January 2023. The summit focused on strengthening economic ties and addressing migration and security issues.

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