The Inspiring Leader Quiz

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Where did the author meet with Vice President Kamala Harris?

The White House
Number One Observatory Circle (correct)
The Victorian mansion
The turret room

What was the prevailing theme of Harris's first year as vice president?

Staff turnover
Poor sense of portfolio (correct)
Political missteps
Rhetorical blunders

What is known about the redecoration of Harris's residence?

The work was not publicized (correct)
There were photo spreads
The designer was Sheila Bridges
It was done with fanfare

Who did Kamala Harris describe the art pieces in terms of?

The artist's background (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of Kamala Harris's political career?

Redefining what power looks like (D) Signup and view all the answers

What historical milestones did Kamala Harris achieve as vice president?

First woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a challenge for Kamala Harris's vice presidency?

Criticism and negative headlines (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which office did Kamala Harris hold prior to her current position?

Senator (D) Signup and view all the answers

What personal experience influenced Kamala Harris's decision to become a prosecutor?

Helping a friend who was a victim of a crime (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Kamala Harris do during her time as vice president to exercise her constitutional duty?

Vote in case of a tie in the Senate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the vice president's job?

Being visible (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did White House aides leak information about dysfunction in Kamala Harris's office?

To highlight Biden's concern about her performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who did Kamala Harris hire to help with the organizational issues in her team?

Lorraine Voles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did David Axelrod notice about Kamala Harris during the presidential race?

She was highly risk-averse (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about Kamala Harris's approach to presenting herself to the public?

She prefers a discreet distance from personal matters (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are Republicans pushing the idea that 'a vote for President Biden is a vote for President Harris'?

They believe Harris is a more inviting target than Biden (D) Signup and view all the answers

During the Lester Holt interview, what question did Harris struggle to answer?

Whether she had any plans to visit the border (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the subject of headlines and late-night monologues after the Holt interview?

Harris's defensive response to Holt's question about visiting the border (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a consistent theme of Harris's career according to the text?

Her struggle to define herself and her political vision (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Biden set up weekly lunches with Vice President Harris?

To build a good friendship (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the concerns some people close to President Biden had during Vice President Harris's vetting process?

Her sharp attacks on Biden during the presidential primary (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Biden ask Vice President Harris to take on the issue of unlawful crossings at the Mexican border?

Because he believed she was the most qualified for the task (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Vice President Harris's staff react when she informed them about her assignment on border issues?

They were disappointed and felt it was a difficult assignment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joe Manchin express shock about Kamala Harris's appearance on a West Virginia news station?

He was not informed in advance about her appearance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, why was Kamala Harris sent away after pleasantries during a meeting with Joe Manchin?

Joe Biden did not want her to be involved in the discussions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the For the People Act unlikely to pass in the Senate?

Mitch McConnell promised that no Republican would support the bill (D) Signup and view all the answers