Dems E-Board Lore
Which E-Board member had a concussion during our first meeting?
Daniel
Which U.S. president faced allegations of sexual misconduct leading to his impeachment by the House of Representatives? What year was he impeached?
Bill Clinton, who was impeached in 1998.
What is the term for the process where eligible voters can cast their ballots before the scheduled election day?
Early Voting
In which state is the "I-85 Corridor" district famous for its unusual and elongated shape?
North Carolina
What is the symbol or mascot associated with the Democratic Party?
The donkey
Which E-board member split their head open at the ripe age of 7 years old?
Nick
What was the primary reason behind the Watergate scandal?
The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters to gather information on Nixon's political opponents.
Which constitutional amendment prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race or color?
15th Amendment
In the 1980s, what U.S. Supreme Court case established the "one-person, one-vote" principle, requiring voting districts to have roughly equal populations?
Wesberry v. Sanders (1964)
Who was the first Democratic President of the United States?
Andrew Jackson
Which E-board member has the most crooked fingers?
Alyssa Drumm
In the 19th century, which president faced accusations of accepting a valuable gift in the form of a White House herd of cows, leading to scandal and public outcry?
Ulysses S. Grant
In which state was the "hanging chad" controversy a significant issue during the 2000 presidential election?
Florida
What does the word "gerrymander" originate from, and who was the politician it was named after?
It originates from Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry, who signed a redistricting law in 1812 that favored his party. "Gerry" + "salamander" = "gerrymander."
Which Democratic President enacted the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy regarding LGBTQ+ military service members, which was later repealed in 2011?
Bill Clinton
Which E-Board owns nearly a dozen items with Nicholas Cage's face on it?
Taylor
Which president faced accusations of illegally wiretapping his political opponents during his re-election campaign, leading to resignations and convictions among his staff?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Which federal law, passed in 1993, made it easier for people to register to vote when applying for or renewing their driver's licenses?
The National Voter Registration Act (aka Motor Voter Act)
What was the name of the Texas congressional district that became known as the "Fajita Strip" because of its long, narrow, and winding shape?
Texas's 23rd congressional district
Who was the first African American to be elected as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee?
Ron Brown (1989)
Which E-Board member knows how to speak Japanese?
Alyssa Carroll
In the Iran-Contra affair during Ronald Reagan's presidency, what was the scandal's key controversy?
The secret sale of arms to Iran in exchange for funds used to support Nicaraguan Contra rebels, violating U.S. policy.
What is the name of the landmark Supreme Court case in 2013 that struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Shelby County v. Holder
Which U.S. state's 12th congressional district was famously described as "the most gerrymandered" and was the subject of the Supreme Court case Shaw v. Reno?
North Carolina
In which year did the Democratic Party split during the Democratic National Convention, leading to the nomination of two different Democratic candidates for President?
1860, resulting in the election of Abraham Lincoln