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Quiz: How much do you know about these fictional US Presidents?

What do you know about the US leaders that were just made up?

US PRESIDENTS ARE usually some of the most recognisable people on Earth.

Their identities are used to determine the severity of head injuries in the US and their likeness is used in characters in almost every satirical political comic during each term.

But what about the presidents that were just made up? Characters who are written to be the best-of-the-best leaders or ruthless, evil tyrants?

Today, as we approach next week’s election in the States, we want to know…

How much do you know about these fictional US Presidents?

What was the name of the President played by Harrison Ford in Air Force One?
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James Marshall
Tom Washington

Peter Hammersmith
John Truman
What is the name of the wife of President Francis Underwood (played Kevin Spacey) in House of Cards?
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Joan Underwood
Jane Underwood

Elizabeth Underwood
Claire Underwood
In what movie does Meryl Streep play President Janie Orlean?
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The Iron Lady
The Devil Wears Prada

Don't Look Up
Rendition
What actor plays President Thomas J. Whitmore in Independence Day?
Bill Paxton
Bill Pullman

Bill Postman
Bill Pushman
When Lisa Simpson becomes President in an episode of The Simpsons based in 2030, who does she say was her predecessor?
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Joe Biden
Hillary Clinton

Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Name the movie where Michael Douglas plays President Andrew Shepherd.
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The American Man
The American President

The American Leader
The White House
Who plays President Tom Beck in the movie Deep Impact?
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Morgan Freeman
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Harrison Ford

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John Travolta
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Mark Hamill
Fictional US President Caroline Reynolds is on a mission to take down Michael Schofield in what television programme?
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House
The Diplomat

Prison Break
Lost
What position did President Tom Kirkman (played by Kiefer Sutherland) hold before becoming commander-in-chief in Designated Survivor?
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Secretary of State
Secretary of Energy

Secretary of Housing
Speaker of the House
Billy Bob Thornton plays a US President in what movie?
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The Holiday
Love Actually

Definitely, Maybe
The Wedding Planner
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    Mute Setanta O'Toole
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    Nov 3rd 2024, 10:18 PM

    Designated survivor was a decent show. The claire-based final season of house of cards was horrendous.

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 10:29 PM

    @Setanta O’Toole: don’t fall over now but we are in total agreement for the very first time

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 10:32 PM

    @Setanta O’Toole: Designed survivor started well but got tired of it quickly. No one could be that nice in reality.

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 10:34 PM

    @Mick O’K: That’s good Mick. I’ll dedicate my next can to marking the occasion.

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 11:10 PM

    @Setanta O’Toole: that’s the shot buddy

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 10:35 PM

    No mention of Dave? For shame…

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 10:50 PM

    @Ronan Mc: you got there before me.

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    Mute and the hit's just keep coming
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    Nov 3rd 2024, 11:28 PM

    @Ian McDonald: funny film in fairness

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 10:46 PM

    Jack Nicholson in Mars attacks was the greatest of all the presidents . He emptied the trailer parks

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    Nov 4th 2024, 1:48 AM

    Democracy is an illusion. The ordinary folk just sit and watch the powerful political circles jostle back and forth! And we think things will change, but they never do! The medium of tv and Internet only serves to highlight the level of brainwashing these tools dish out. Sadly, it works very well!!

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    Nov 4th 2024, 7:01 AM

    @AphroBeat: …but not you, right? You’re far too clever.

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    Nov 4th 2024, 5:43 PM

    @Ajax Penumbra: ….well he says “And WE think things will change..”, so I guess he’s putting himself in the ordinary people bracket, so….

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 11:50 PM

    Deep impact was over shadowed by Armageddon (the latter being an overall inferior movie)

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    Nov 4th 2024, 11:48 AM

    @Des Daly: Yes! Deep Impact was a MUCH better film.

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 11:54 PM

    7/10

    Surprised myself

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    Nov 4th 2024, 8:39 AM

    8/10 on a Monday morning, I’ll take that.

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 11:51 PM

    I got 8. Apparently I’m a political hawk.

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    Nov 3rd 2024, 10:41 PM

    4

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    Nov 4th 2024, 11:48 AM

    10/10

    Haha, I need a life!!

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    Nov 4th 2024, 6:15 PM

    2/10 My worst ever score. Don’t Look Up is an excellent underrated movie.

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