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The 2016 United States Presidential Election

Description: Test your knowledge about the 2016 United States Presidential Election.
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Who were the two major party candidates in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

  2. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders

  3. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

  4. Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump was the Republican candidate, and Hillary Clinton was the Democratic candidate.

What was the outcome of the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. Donald Trump won the popular vote and the Electoral College.

  2. Hillary Clinton won the popular vote but lost the Electoral College.

  3. Donald Trump won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote.

  4. Hillary Clinton won both the popular vote and the Electoral College.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Donald Trump won 304 electoral votes, while Hillary Clinton won 227 electoral votes. However, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes.

Which third-party candidate received the most votes in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. Gary Johnson

  2. Jill Stein

  3. Evan McMullin

  4. Darrell Castle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party candidate, received 4.4 million votes.

What was the voter turnout in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. 55.7%

  2. 58.1%

  3. 60.2%

  4. 62.8%

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The voter turnout in the 2016 United States Presidential Election was 55.7%, the lowest since 1996.

Which state was the closest in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. Michigan

  2. Pennsylvania

  3. Wisconsin

  4. Florida

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michigan was the closest state in the 2016 United States Presidential Election, with Donald Trump winning by just 10,704 votes.

Which state did Donald Trump win by the largest margin in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. West Virginia

  2. Wyoming

  3. Oklahoma

  4. North Dakota

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump won West Virginia by a margin of 42.2%, the largest margin of victory for any state in the 2016 United States Presidential Election.

Which state did Hillary Clinton win by the largest margin in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. California

  2. New York

  3. Hawaii

  4. Vermont

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hillary Clinton won California by a margin of 27.9%, the largest margin of victory for any state in the 2016 United States Presidential Election.

What was the most controversial issue in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. Immigration

  2. Healthcare

  3. The Economy

  4. Foreign Policy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Immigration was the most controversial issue in the 2016 United States Presidential Election, with Donald Trump taking a hard line on immigration and Hillary Clinton taking a more moderate stance.

What was the most significant event in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. The release of the Access Hollywood tape

  2. The FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails

  3. The Comey letter

  4. The Wikileaks email dumps

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The release of the Access Hollywood tape, in which Donald Trump made lewd comments about women, was the most significant event in the 2016 United States Presidential Election.

What was the impact of the 2016 United States Presidential Election on the Republican Party?

  1. The Republican Party became more conservative.

  2. The Republican Party became more moderate.

  3. The Republican Party split into two factions.

  4. The Republican Party remained largely unchanged.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2016 United States Presidential Election led to the Republican Party becoming more conservative, as Donald Trump's victory emboldened the party's right wing.

What was the impact of the 2016 United States Presidential Election on the Democratic Party?

  1. The Democratic Party became more progressive.

  2. The Democratic Party became more moderate.

  3. The Democratic Party split into two factions.

  4. The Democratic Party remained largely unchanged.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2016 United States Presidential Election led to the Democratic Party becoming more progressive, as Bernie Sanders' strong showing in the primaries energized the party's left wing.

What was the long-term impact of the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. The election led to a more divided and polarized country.

  2. The election led to a more united and cohesive country.

  3. The election had no long-term impact on the country.

  4. The election led to a more prosperous and successful country.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2016 United States Presidential Election led to a more divided and polarized country, as Donald Trump's presidency has been marked by controversy and division.

What were the main factors that contributed to Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. Economic anxiety

  2. Anti-establishment sentiment

  3. Racism and sexism

  4. Russian interference

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above factors contributed to Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 United States Presidential Election.

What were the main factors that contributed to Hillary Clinton's defeat in the 2016 United States Presidential Election?

  1. Unpopularity

  2. Lack of charisma

  3. Email scandal

  4. Comey letter

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above factors contributed to Hillary Clinton's defeat in the 2016 United States Presidential Election.

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