Film and Political Elections

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Which iconic film from 1972 is often credited with helping George McGovern win the Democratic presidential nomination?

  1. The Godfather

  2. Dirty Harry

  3. Deliverance

  4. The Candidate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Candidate, directed by Michael Ritchie, starred Robert Redford as a young idealistic candidate running for the U.S. Senate. The film's realistic portrayal of the political process and its critique of the system resonated with voters and is believed to have contributed to McGovern's success in the primaries.

In the 1960 U.S. presidential election, which candidate famously used the slogan "The Missile Gap" to attack his opponent?

  1. John F. Kennedy

  2. Richard Nixon

  3. Lyndon B. Johnson

  4. Hubert Humphrey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John F. Kennedy, the Democratic candidate, used the slogan "The Missile Gap" to attack his Republican opponent, Richard Nixon, during the 1960 presidential election. Kennedy claimed that the United States was falling behind the Soviet Union in the development of nuclear missiles, which raised concerns about national security and helped Kennedy win the election.

Which film from 1964 is often seen as a satire of the political conventions and the media's role in shaping public opinion?

  1. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

  2. The Manchurian Candidate

  3. Fail-Safe

  4. Seven Days in May


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a satirical black comedy that skewers the Cold War paranoia and the absurdity of nuclear brinkmanship. The film's portrayal of the political and military leaders as incompetent and trigger-happy resonated with audiences and remains relevant today.

Which Hollywood actor and former governor of California ran for president in 2003?

  1. Arnold Schwarzenegger

  2. Clint Eastwood

  3. Sylvester Stallone

  4. Tom Hanks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former bodybuilder and action movie star, ran for governor of California in 2003 and won in a landslide victory. He served as governor from 2003 to 2011.

In the 2016 U.S. presidential election, which candidate's campaign slogan was "Make America Great Again"?

  1. Hillary Clinton

  2. Donald Trump

  3. Bernie Sanders

  4. Ted Cruz


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, used the slogan "Make America Great Again" during his successful campaign for the presidency in 2016. The slogan resonated with voters who felt that the country was in decline and needed a change.

Which documentary film from 2004 follows the presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and John Kerry?

  1. Fahrenheit 9/11

  2. The Fog of War

  3. Control Room

  4. Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fahrenheit 9/11, directed by Michael Moore, is a documentary film that examines the presidency of George W. Bush, the Iraq War, and the 2004 presidential election. The film was controversial for its critical portrayal of Bush and the war, but it was also a commercial success.

Which film from 1976 is based on the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon?

  1. All the President's Men

  2. The Godfather Part II

  3. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

  4. Taxi Driver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All the President's Men, directed by Alan J. Pakula, is a historical drama film that tells the story of the Watergate scandal and the investigation by two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. The film was a critical and commercial success and won four Academy Awards.

In the 2008 U.S. presidential election, which candidate ran on a platform of "hope and change"?

  1. John McCain

  2. Barack Obama

  3. Hillary Clinton

  4. Sarah Palin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate, ran on a platform of "hope and change" during his successful campaign for the presidency in 2008. Obama's message of change resonated with voters who were dissatisfied with the status quo and wanted a new direction for the country.

Which film from 2018 follows the rise of Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election?

  1. Vice

  2. The Post

  3. Darkest Hour

  4. Game Change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Game Change, directed by Jay Roach, is a political drama film that tells the story of the 2008 U.S. presidential election and the role of Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential candidate. The film was based on the book of the same name by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin.

In the 2012 U.S. presidential election, which candidate used the slogan "Forward"?

  1. Mitt Romney

  2. Barack Obama

  3. Ron Paul

  4. Gary Johnson


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate, used the slogan "Forward" during his successful re-election campaign for the presidency in 2012. Obama's slogan emphasized his commitment to progress and moving the country forward.

Which film from 2015 follows the story of two young activists who use social media to organize a protest movement against the government?

  1. The Social Network

  2. The Fifth Estate

  3. Citizenfour

  4. Mr. Robot


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fifth Estate, directed by Bill Condon, is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, and the website's role in exposing government secrets. The film also follows the story of Daniel Domscheit-Berg, a former WikiLeaks spokesperson who became disillusioned with the organization.

In the 2016 U.S. presidential election, which candidate's campaign slogan was "I'm with Her"?

  1. Donald Trump

  2. Hillary Clinton

  3. Bernie Sanders

  4. Jill Stein


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate, used the slogan "I'm with Her" during her unsuccessful campaign for the presidency in 2016. The slogan was intended to show solidarity with Clinton and her supporters.

Which film from 2018 follows the story of a group of young people who use social media to expose a political scandal?

  1. The Post

  2. The Front Runner

  3. Vice

  4. Molly's Game


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Front Runner, directed by Jason Reitman, is a political drama film that tells the story of Gary Hart, a Democratic presidential candidate who was forced to drop out of the race after a scandal involving an extramarital affair. The film also follows the story of Hart's wife, Lee Hart, and the impact of the scandal on their marriage.

In the 2020 U.S. presidential election, which candidate's campaign slogan was "Build Back Better"?

  1. Joe Biden

  2. Donald Trump

  3. Bernie Sanders

  4. Elizabeth Warren


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate, used the slogan "Build Back Better" during his successful campaign for the presidency in 2020. The slogan emphasized Biden's plan to rebuild the economy and address the challenges facing the country after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Which film from 2020 follows the story of a group of young people who use social media to organize a protest movement against racial injustice?

  1. One Night in Miami...

  2. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

  3. Judas and the Black Messiah

  4. Da 5 Bloods


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Judas and the Black Messiah, directed by Shaka King, is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Fred Hampton, the chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, and his betrayal by William O'Neal, an FBI informant. The film also follows the story of J. Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI, and his efforts to destroy the Black Panther Party.

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