Is This Politician From the Republican or Democratic Party?

By: Lauren Lubas
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Is This Politician From the Republican or Democratic Party?
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About This Quiz

While political parties have been around since the 1800s, over the last 20 years or so, the general public has shifted more toward voting on party lines and less toward voting on a politician's views and policies. Although this transition has created a division in the country, it has also helped people become more educated on which politician is labeled to which party. Even though many don't look past a politician's party label to understand exactly what their policies and missions can do for voters, they still understand that the D or R between their name and state of residence means the politician is either for or against their political views. 

If you know a thing or two about the Republicans and Democrats who have come and gone over the last 30 years, you could probably tell us exactly what they stood for and whether or not you voted for them. We've found 40 politicians who have made big and small impacts on American voters over the last few decades, and we want to see if you know who they are. We'll show you the politician's name and picture, and you tell us which party that politician adheres to. Are you up for the challenge?

Barack Obama
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Barack Obama was the president for eight years. Do you know which party he was a part of?
Democrat
Republican
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He may be one of the most well-known Democrats in the world right now, and for good reason. He made social changes that broke the mold across the board. Obama was all about progress.

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Donald J. Trump
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Do you know what party our current president claims to be a part of?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

President Donald J. Trump conforms to the values and policies that many other Republican politicians do. He became president in 2016 and has made a huge impact in his first term, whether you view it as positive or negative.

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Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders might be the most radical member of which party?
Democrat
Republican
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Hearing the ideas of Bernie Sanders might turn off a lot of people. He describes himself as a socialist, and his comments about Fidel Castro turned off many, but he has a fervent base of supporters.

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George W. Bush
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As the president during the 9/11 attacks, George W. Bush had a lot on his plate. Do you know which party he adhered to?
Democrat
Republican
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George W. Bush took over the presidency from Bill Clinton. Everything seemed like smooth sailing, until about nine months after his inauguration. After the attacks, W. attempted to bring the country together.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger
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He was the governor of California and one heck of an actor. Do you know which party Arnold Schwarzenegger belongs to?
Democrat
Republican
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That's right! California had a Republican governor for several years. Although you may have guessed that he was a Democrat based on running California, Schwarzenegger ran as a Republican.

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Al Gore
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20 years ago, Al Gore warned us about climate change. Do you know if he's a Democrat or a Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Al Gore was vice president to Bill Clinton and ran against George W. Bush ... and lost. He spent the rest of his time lecturing and teaching about the dangers of global warming.

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John McCain
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John McCain is considered one of the most bipartisan politicians of all time. Do you know which party he staked claim to?
Democrat
Republican
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If McCain had it his way, he wouldn't pick a party label. As a matter of fact, when he ran in 2008, he wanted his VP running mate to be a Democrat. The GOP denied this and pushed Sarah Palin on him in a fatal error.

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Sarah Palin
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Although she didn't do much on the political spectrum, she is one of the most famous politicians in recent history. Can you tell us if Sarah Palin was a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Sarah Palin was the governor of Alaska for only two short years before she started running with John McCain. Her lack of experience and odd stage presence took away from the McCain campaign and led to an Obama victory.

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Michael Bloomberg
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This former mayor of New York City is running for president. Do you know which party he belongs to?
Democrat
Republican
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Michael Bloomberg ran New York City from 2002 to 2013, and now he has his sights set on the White House. He got a late start, and was hammered in the first debate in which he took part, but he's still in the race.

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Bob Dole
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Bob Dole made a run for president in the 1990s under which party?
Democrat
Republican
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Working in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Bob Dole had a lot of political experience from 1961 to 1996. He worked under several presidents, but never made it to the White House.

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Chris Christie
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Governor Chris Christie was in the news quite a bit in the mid-2010s. Do you know if he's a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Best known for his work as the governor of New Jersey for the majority of the 2010s, Chris Christie became a well-known political commentator. You can see him from time to time gracing your TV screen on various news debates.

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Hilary Clinton
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She could have been the first female president. Do you know which party she belongs to?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Hillary Clinton may have won the popular vote in the 2016 election, but the American voting system belongs to the electoral colleges in each state. This ultimately led to the presidency of Donald Trump.

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Dan Quayle
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He, very publicly, had a bit of trouble spelling potato. What political party did Dan Quayle belong to?
Democrat
Republican
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You may know him as the man who took on Candace Bergen, calling out against her portrayal of a single mother. He was lampooned for a gaffe in which he spelled "potato" with an "e."

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Bill Clinton
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Bill Clinton was the second president to be impeached. Do you know if he was a Democrat or a Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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There was much more to the Clinton administration than an impeachment. However, the president's sexual misconduct has been one of the most remembered bits of his eight years in office, and was even brought up during his wife's run.

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Mitt Romney
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Do you know whether Mitt Romney is a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Former governor of Massachusetts and later junior senator from Utah, Mitt Romney had an interesting political career. He took on Barack Obama in the 2012 election, but lost. Now, he openly speaks out against the current president of the United States.

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Dick Cheney
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Can you tell us which political party Dick Cheney is a part of?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Former Vice President Dick Cheney worked under George W. Bush and was seen as the man who pulled the strings throughout the Bush administration. His work as a Republican leader ended shortly after his term in office.

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Elizabeth Warren
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Elizabeth Warren might have a very mean nickname from the president, but do you know which political party she belongs to?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Although there are some questions about her claims to heritage, Elizabeth Warren has spent a lot of her time in office working toward a Democratic government. She is still a contender in the 2020 Democratic race.

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Nancy Pelosi
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Can you tell us whether Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Love her or hate her, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is a strong-willed woman who looks to seek justice where no one else does. She has faced some revolt even within her own party from the younger guard.

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Jimmy Carter
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Which political party was former President Jimmy Carter a part of?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

The well-known peanut-farming president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was the embodiment of working class America. However, the 39th president only served one term, losing to Ronald Reagan in 1980.

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Ted Cruz
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Ted Cruz is an interesting character. Do you know if he's a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Even though President Trump made an odd accusation that Ted Cruz's father aided in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Cruz still supports his president, his party and his country.

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Jeb Bush
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Which political party will you find Jeb Bush in?
Democrat
Republican
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It's easy to see that all members of the Bush family fall along the lines of the Republican Party. The former governor of Florida, Jeb Bush is the well-known brother to former President George W. Bush.

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Newt Gingrich
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has an interesting name, but do you know what political party he adhered to?
Democrat
Republican
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Serving as the 50th speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich served in this role from 1995-99. He was also a representative of the state of Georgia. Recently, Gingrich has tried his hand at writing, publishing several books on government and strategy.

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Marco Rubio
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Is Marco Rubio a Republican or Democrat?
Democrat
Republican
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Currently a senator for Florida, Marco Rubio has worked in politics for several years. He also served as the speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. He recently stated that the president's actions were worthy of impeachment, yet voted against kicking him out of office.

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John Kerry
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Can you tell us whether former presidential hopeful John Kerry was a Republican or Democrat?
Democrat
Republican
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

John Kerry was a Vietnam veteran who pushed against George W. Bush's policies. He ran against Bush in 2004 and lost. This was the last presidential campaign that didn't involve social media.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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In which party will you find Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

One of the youngest United States representatives to be voted in, Ocasio-Cortez (known as AOC) is one of the fresh faces of the Democratic Party. She's been somewhat controversial at times.

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Al Franken
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Al Franken is a member of which political party?
Democrat
Republican
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Former United States Sen. Al Franken began his career as a comedian and media personality. He entered politics and, for a brief time, was a fresh voice in the Senate until sexual misconduct accusations derailed his career.

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Pete Buttigieg
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Pete Buttigieg may have a name that is made fun of, but do you know which party he belongs to?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg seems to be used to people making fun of his name, and when snide remarks and playground nicknames are brought up, he addresses them like an adult.

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Mike Huckabee
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Is Mike Huckabee a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Mike Huckabee wears many hats. Not only was he the former governor of Arkansas, he is also a Christian minister. He served as a Republican governor for 11 years, and attempted to win the presidency in 2008 and 2016.

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Rand Paul
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Do you know which party Rand Paul belongs to?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Son of Ron Paul, Rand Paul took on the Republican role in government. He works alongside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the state of Kentucky. Rand Paul has also written several books against socialism and for the Tea Party.

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Jeff Sessions
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Can you tell us if Jeff Sessions is a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Previously a senator, Jeff Sessions happily gave up his role to become the attorney general of the united states in 2017. This didn't last very long, as Sessions was fired by the president just a year later.

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Adam Schiff
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Is Adam Schiff a Republican or Democrat?
Democrat
Republican
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Adam Schiff is currently serving his 10th term as a California congressman. The 59-year-old has received a lot of attention since the beginning talks of impeachment, and that attention doesn't seem to be going away any time soon.

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Andrew Yang
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Andrew Yang has ideas that attract young voters. Is he a Republican or Democrat?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

Running for president isn't the easiest thing in the world ... especially when you have the kind of ideas that Andrew Yang has. Not only does he want to work toward more social fixes, he also wants to ensure that poverty doesn't stop people from achieving their dreams.

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Michele Bachmann
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Which party is Michele Bachmann a part of?
Democrat
Republican
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Serving in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2015, Michele Bachmann of Minnesota had a lot of ideas that didn't necessarily meld with her constituents. However, her tenacity kept her in office.

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Scott Walker
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Scott Walker considers himself a part of which party?
Democrat
Republican
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Republican Scott Walker may have been born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but he was raised in Wisconsin. He became the governor of Wisconsin in 2011 and ended his term in 2019.

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Jay Rockefeller
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Do you know if Jay Rockefeller is a Republican or Democrat?
Democrat
Republican
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John Rockefeller IV (also known as Jay) was the United States senator from West Virginia. The 82-year-old Democrat worked in politics for 30 years before retiring in 2015. His work includes being the finance chairman of the Democratic Party in 1992.

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Joe Biden
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What political party does former Vice President Joe Biden belong to?
Democrat
Republican
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Joe Biden is one of the most popular names you'll hear when it comes to Democrats. Whether you want to talk about his work as the vice president to Obama or you want to talk about his current presidential run, he's one of the most popular Democrats.

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Elijah Cummings
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In which political party will you find Elijah Cummings?
Democrat
Republican
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The civil rights advocate from Maryland served in the United States House of Representatives from 1996 until he died in October of 2019. He died of complications from a long-term health condition.

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Elizabeth Dole
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Can you tell us whether Elizabeth Dole is a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Wrong Answer

While you might be able to spot Bob Dole in a lineup, Elizabeth (Liddy) Dole could be a little more difficult. The Republican senator and author is also Bob Dole's wife. She was a member of the Senate from 2003-9.

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Mitch McConnell
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Mitch McConnell has gotten a lot of press recently. Do you know what party he belongs to?
Democrat
Republican
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You probably know him as the Senate majority leader or the man who was completely against anything that had to do with impeaching the president. McConnell has been in politics a long time, and is known for his skillful use of power.

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Patrick Kennedy
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Is Patrick Kennedy a Democrat or Republican?
Democrat
Republican
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Patrick Kennedy worked as a member of the United States House of Representatives for 16 years. The son of Ted Kennedy, Patrick has always been an advocate for mental health needs, laws and services.

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