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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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    Sep 14th 2015, 4:34 PM

    Great, can’t wait, a DJ who isn’t afraid to play what people ask for instead of the rubbish the record companies insist other stations put on their play lists.

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    Sep 14th 2015, 5:57 PM

    He not gona have much luck with radio novas playlist. Same tired old songs played on rotation every hour or two.

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    Sep 14th 2015, 4:33 PM

    great news! let there be rock!

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    Sep 14th 2015, 4:28 PM

    Legend …..

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    Sep 14th 2015, 5:08 PM

    Loved John Clarke’s show, best music show on weekend radio, couldn’t believe they axed it. Sunday morning radio is dire talk clap trap!

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    Sep 14th 2015, 5:03 PM

    I’d usually stick up for 2fm before,because there were shows that I liked but the station has now become brutal. It seems anyone over 40 now is pushed to the weekend, where ironically, the best presenters are now. Big mistake moving Rick O’ Shea from weekdays though. Eoghann McDermott adds nothing to Drivetime that Will Leahy wasn’t already doing.

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    Sep 14th 2015, 5:29 PM

    Delighted for him and Radio Nova.. About time someone stood up to RTE.

    If RTE didn’t get rid of popular presenters and popular shows maybe they wouldn’t be losing listeners by the shed load.

    RTE trying to bring Nova to court just stinks of pettiness.

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    Sep 14th 2015, 5:30 PM

    Also great free advertising for John Clarkes new show starting 27/09/15..

    I’ll be sure to tune in!

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    Sep 14th 2015, 7:40 PM

    What time? I love John Clarke, always plays great tunes and always made the music the star rather than talking too much.

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    Sep 14th 2015, 4:42 PM

    Fair play to him

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    Sep 14th 2015, 4:47 PM

    Proper order

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    Sep 14th 2015, 5:50 PM

    a proper DJ and a true gent , welcome back!

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    Sep 14th 2015, 4:48 PM

    Proper order

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    Sep 14th 2015, 8:37 PM

    didn’t John Clarke start his career on Pirate Radio in the 80s and was it radio Nova. has the wheel turned dust circle

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    Sep 14th 2015, 10:45 PM

    John heading back to his radio birthplace. NOVA. Rocking the bay.

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    Sep 14th 2015, 8:14 PM

    I thought he was one of the chuckle brothers without my glasses on ..

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    Sep 14th 2015, 6:57 PM

    I’m not a linguist but doesn’t the word “Nova” mean “new” or “novel” or “original”? They really can’t come up with a new name for a show?

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    Sep 15th 2015, 5:07 AM

    In spanish nova means “it doesn’t go” vauxhall found that out after trying to market their vauxhall nova!

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    Sep 15th 2015, 5:07 AM

    In spanish nova means “it doesn’t go” vauxhall found that out after trying to market their vauxhall nova!

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