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American Patriot Quiz
Quiz Yourself on Great American Political Figure Colin Powell
1. From January 20, 2001 to January 26, 2005, Colin Powell served in what position as part of George W. Bush's cabinet?
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
Secretary of War
Secretary of Treasury
2. Powell was born April 5, 1937 in the Harlem neighborhood of what city?
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
3. Powell served in what position during the Reagan administration?
Secretary of War
Jamaican Ambassador
National Security Advisor
He held no position during the Reagan administration
4. Powell served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking and senior-most military officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, during which two presidential administrations?
George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton
Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush
Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter
5. What is the highest rank that Powell achieved in the United States Army?
Brigadier General
Major General
Lieutenant General
Four Star General
6. Which of the following is not one of Powell's 13 points of leadership?
It ain't as bad as you think
Get mad, then get over it
Speak softly, act big
Remain calm. Be calm.
7. The "Powell Doctrine" is a journalist-created term named after Powell in the prelude to what conflict?
Vietnam War
Gulf War
Invasion of Panama
War in Afghanistan
8. Which of the following is a question from the Powell Doctrine?
Do we have a clear attainable objective?
Does the president support the action?
Are there sufficient funds to conduct action?
Has the United Nations approved?
9. In warning President George W. Bush on the consequences of invading Iraq in 2002, Powell cited the "you break it, you buy it" policy named after what home furnishing store?
The Lowe's Rule
The Target Rule
The Pottery Barn Rule
The Home Depot Rule
10. Early in Powell's military career, he met what rock star while stationed in West Germany?
Chuck Berry
Elvis Presley
Jerry Lee Lewis
Paul McCartney
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