Quiz Me! - People: Contemporary AmericaTest your knowledge about people in the Contemporary America era! 1 / 10Born in 1955, this philanthropist and his wife established a foundation that provides money for education, world health, and invests in low income communities. Andrew Carnegie Elon Musk Steve Jobs Bill Gates 2 / 10After graduating from Harvard Law School, Barack Obama did which of the following? Moved back to Chicago and joined the Republican Party Practiced Civil Law and served as a community organizer Returned to Harvard as a law professor Served as a law clerk for a member of the Supreme Court 3 / 10Sandra Day O’Connor was often the swing vote during her tenure as a Supreme Court Justice. She developed a test to determine violations of the Establishment Clause. This test was called The Establishment Test The Commerce Power Test The Federalism Test The Endorsement Test 4 / 10After overcoming a rough childhood, Oprah Winfrey’s successful television career spanned decades and included all of the following except: Harpo Productions Oprah: The View The Oprah Winfrey Network The Oprah Winfrey Show 5 / 10Which religious leader and spiritual advisor to many U.S. Presidents claimed that the fight against communism was the ultimate fight between good and evil? Billy Graham Pat Roberts Martin Luther King, Jr. Mike Huckabee 6 / 10In 1974, The Supreme Court denied President Richard Nixon’s claim of “executive privilege” in United States v. Nixon. What resulted from this ruling? The tapes involved in the ruling cleared Nixon of involvement Nixon became the only United States President to resign Nixon published books about his involvement in Watergate President Nixon was impeached and removed from office 7 / 10Lionel Sosa’s learned work ethic and artistic ability helped him to Open his own Hispanic advertising agency Become the mayor of San Antonio, Texas Continue his father’s laundry business Propel Democratic political campaigns to victory 8 / 10The following are true of Robert Johnson except: He purchased Black Entertainment Television (BET) from Viacom In his early years he worked as a lobbyist for the cable industry He diversified his assets into professional sports and promoted humanitarian efforts He earned a Master’s degree in Public Affairs from princeton University 9 / 10The development of Bill Gates’ Microsoft Windows program had what effect? It made computers too expensive for average citizens to purchase It forced a less user-friendly program on those using personal computers It caused IBM to cut all ties with Bill Gates and his operating system It helped make personal computer ownership a reality for household use 10 / 10Through dedication and hard work, Estee Lauder was able to develop what kind of business? A successful clothing line A global cosmetic company A travel company for the elite A line of health and fitness foods Your score is Try another 10!
