Student v. Teacher: election edition
Shea Grohs, senior VS. Zach Spencer, Music Specialist
- Which president was a wrestling champion before their political career?
Spencer: “Gerald Ford.”
Grohs: “Ronald Reagan.”
A: Abraham Lincoln
Answers divided against themselves cannot stand. (0-0)
2. What state’s electoral votes narrowly decided the 2000 presidential election?
Spencer: “Florida.”
Grohs: “Arizona.”
A: Florida
Grohs should know everything is Florida’s fault. (1-0)
3. What does “GOP” stand for?
Spencer: “Grand Old Party.”
Grohs: “General Official Poll.”
A: Grand Old Party
Spencer is a grand, ol’ smarty. (2-0)
4. What British act was being protested with the Boston Tea Party in 1773?
Spencer: “The Tea Tax.”
Grohs: “The Stamp Act.”
A: The Tea Act
Spencer’s answer is revolutionary! (3-0)
5. Who are the only two Catholic presidents in American history?
Spencer: “Kennedy and Biden.”
Grohs: “Biden and Kennedy.”
A: John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden
Mother of Mary! They’re right! (4-1)
6. Who is the current president of the senate?
Spencer: “Kamala Harris.”
Grohs: “Kamala Harris.”
A: Kamala Harris
These answers are so “BRAT.” (5-2)
7. What does the “D.C.” in Washington D.C. stand for?
Spencer: “District of Columbia.”
Grohs: “District of Columbia.”
A: District of Columbia
They deserve a “Capitol” W! (6-3)
8. What day is the 2024 election?
Spencer: “November 5th.”
Grohs: “November 5th.”
A: Nov. 5
They’ve got my vote! (7-4)
SPENCER WINS
