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Arizona achieved statehood in the year 1912.
Answer: True
Explanation: Arizona was officially granted statehood in the year 1912.
Carl Hayden served Arizona's at-large district for over 15 years before retiring to run for the U.S. Senate.
Answer: True
Explanation: Carl Hayden served Arizona's at-large district for over 15 years (February 19, 1912, to March 3, 1927) before retiring from the House to run for the U.S. Senate.
Marcus Aurelius Smith represented the Arizona Territory during four distinct periods.
Answer: True
Explanation: Marcus Aurelius Smith served as a Democratic representative for the Arizona Territory during four distinct periods between 1887 and 1909.
Coles Bashford was the first representative listed who served the Arizona Territory.
Answer: True
Explanation: Coles Bashford is listed as the first representative who served the Arizona Territory, representing it from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1869.
John Frank Wilson served two non-consecutive terms representing the Arizona Territory.
Answer: True
Explanation: John Frank Wilson served two non-consecutive terms as a Democratic representative for the Arizona Territory: March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901, and March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905.
When was Arizona officially granted statehood?
Answer: 1912
Explanation: Arizona was officially granted statehood in the year 1912.
What does the 'Territory' designation indicate for representatives like Marcus Aurelius Smith?
Answer: They represented Arizona when it was a U.S. territory, prior to statehood in 1912.
Explanation: The 'Territory' designation indicates that the representative served Arizona during its period as a U.S. territory, prior to its official statehood in 1912.
Lewis W. Douglas resigned his House seat to accept which position?
Answer: Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget
Explanation: Lewis W. Douglas resigned his seat in the House of Representatives to accept the position of Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
Who was the first representative listed who served the Arizona Territory?
Answer: Coles Bashford
Explanation: Coles Bashford is identified as the first representative listed who served the Arizona Territory, representing it from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1869.
Gabby Giffords resigned from the House of Representatives due to a sexual harassment investigation.
Answer: False
Explanation: Gabby Giffords resigned from the House of Representatives to focus on her recovery following an assassination attempt, not due to a sexual harassment investigation.
Ron Barber represented Arizona's 2nd congressional district *before* serving the 8th congressional district.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ron Barber served Arizona's 8th congressional district from June 2012 to January 2013, and subsequently represented Arizona's 2nd congressional district from January 2013 to January 2015.
Jeff Flake represented Arizona's 6th congressional district *before* representing its 1st congressional district.
Answer: False
Explanation: Jeff Flake represented Arizona's 1st congressional district from 2001 to 2003, and subsequently represented its 6th congressional district from 2003 to 2013.
Trent Franks served continuously from January 3, 2003, until his resignation in December 2017.
Answer: True
Explanation: Trent Franks served continuously in the House of Representatives from January 3, 2003, until his resignation on December 8, 2017.
John Jacob Rhodes served Arizona's 1st congressional district for exactly 20 years.
Answer: False
Explanation: John Jacob Rhodes served Arizona's 1st congressional district for thirty years, from January 3, 1953, to January 3, 1983.
Eldon D. Rudd represented Arizona's 4th congressional district for a period of 10 years.
Answer: True
Explanation: Eldon D. Rudd represented Arizona's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1977, to January 3, 1987, a period of 10 years.
Matt Salmon represented Arizona's 5th congressional district before representing its 1st congressional district.
Answer: False
Explanation: Matt Salmon represented Arizona's 1st congressional district from 1995 to 2001, and later represented its 5th congressional district from 2013 to 2017.
John B. Shadegg represented Arizona's 3rd congressional district *after* serving the 4th congressional district.
Answer: True
Explanation: John B. Shadegg represented Arizona's 4th congressional district from 1995 to 2003, and subsequently represented its 3rd congressional district from 2003 to 2011.
Bob Stump served continuously as a Democrat in Arizona's 3rd congressional district before switching parties.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Stump served as a Democrat from 1977 to 1982, and then as a Republican from 1982 to 2003. His service as a Democrat was not continuous throughout his tenure.
Mo Udall served in the House of Representatives for approximately 30 years.
Answer: True
Explanation: Mo Udall served in the House of Representatives for approximately 30 years, from May 2, 1961, to May 4, 1991.
Stewart Lee Udall resigned from the House to become the Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
Answer: False
Explanation: Stewart Lee Udall resigned from the House of Representatives to accept the position of U.S. Secretary of the Interior, not Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
George Frederick Senner, Jr. represented Arizona's 2nd congressional district from 1963 to 1967.
Answer: False
Explanation: George Frederick Senner, Jr. represented Arizona's 3rd congressional district from 1963 to 1967, not the 2nd.
Which representative served Arizona's 8th congressional district from June 2012 to January 2013, filling the remainder of Gabrielle Giffords's term?
Answer: Ron Barber
Explanation: Ron Barber served Arizona's 8th congressional district from June 12, 2012, to January 3, 2013, completing the term of Gabrielle Giffords.
Trent Franks resigned from the House of Representatives in December 2017 due to what reason?
Answer: A sexual harassment investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
Explanation: Trent Franks resigned from the House of Representatives in December 2017 following a sexual harassment investigation initiated by the House Ethics Committee.
Jeff Flake represented Arizona's 1st congressional district from January 3, 2001, to January 3, 2003. Which of the following representatives also served the 1st district, but during a different time frame?
Answer: Matt Salmon (Served 1st and 5th districts)
Explanation: Matt Salmon represented Arizona's 1st congressional district from January 3, 1995, to January 3, 2001, prior to Jeff Flake's tenure in that district.
Which representative served Arizona's 3rd congressional district as a Democrat from 1977-1982, and then as a Republican from 1982-2003?
Answer: Bob Stump
Explanation: Bob Stump served Arizona's 3rd congressional district as a Democrat from 1977 to 1982, and subsequently as a Republican from 1982 to 2003.
Which of these representatives served the longest continuous tenure in the House, according to the table?
Answer: John Jacob Rhodes
Explanation: According to the provided table, John Jacob Rhodes served the longest continuous tenure in the House of Representatives for Arizona.
Who represented Arizona's 2nd congressional district from May 2, 1961, to May 4, 1991?
Answer: Mo Udall
Explanation: Mo Udall represented Arizona's 2nd congressional district from May 2, 1961, to May 4, 1991.
What was Gabby Giffords's reason for resigning from the House of Representatives?
Answer: To focus on recovery after an assassination attempt.
Explanation: Gabby Giffords resigned from the House of Representatives to dedicate her focus to recovery following a severe assassination attempt.
Ann Kirkpatrick represented which two congressional districts during her service?
Answer: 1st and 2nd districts
Explanation: Ann Kirkpatrick represented Arizona's 1st congressional district (2009-2011) and later its 2nd congressional district (2013-2017).
Who represented Arizona's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1977, to January 3, 1987?
Answer: Eldon D. Rudd
Explanation: Eldon D. Rudd represented Arizona's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1977, to January 3, 1987.
Stewart Lee Udall resigned from the House of Representatives to accept which position?
Answer: U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Explanation: Stewart Lee Udall resigned from the House of Representatives to accept the position of U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
Which of the following representatives served Arizona's 3rd congressional district from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1967?
Answer: George Frederick Senner, Jr.
Explanation: George Frederick Senner, Jr. served Arizona's 3rd congressional district from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1967.
The 'At-large' designation means a representative was elected by voters within a specific congressional district.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'At-large' designation signifies that a representative was elected by the voters of the entire state, rather than representing a specific congressional district within the state.
The navbox indicates that territorial and at-large congressional seats for Arizona are still actively used.
Answer: False
Explanation: The navbox indicates that territorial and at-large congressional seats for Arizona are now considered obsolete and are no longer actively used for representation.
What does the term 'At-large' signify for a representative?
Answer: They were elected by the voters of the entire state, not a specific district.
Explanation: The 'At-large' designation signifies that a representative was elected by the voters of the entire state, rather than representing a specific congressional district within the state.
The 'Lost re-election' notation means the representative retired voluntarily at the end of their term.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Lost re-election' notation signifies that a representative sought to continue in office but was unsuccessful in winning the subsequent election, rather than voluntarily retiring.
The 'Retired' notation in electoral history means the representative was defeated in their last election attempt.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Retired' notation signifies that a representative chose not to seek re-election and concluded their service at the end of their term, rather than being defeated in an election.
The 'Redistricted' notation implies that a representative's district boundaries were changed, potentially affecting their constituency.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Redistricted' notation indicates that congressional district boundaries were redrawn, which can alter a representative's constituency and the district they represent.
What does the notation 'Retired to run for U.S. senator' imply about a representative's career?
Answer: They concluded their House service with the intention of campaigning for the Senate.
Explanation: The notation 'Retired to run for U.S. senator' implies that the representative concluded their service in the House of Representatives with the specific intention of campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat.
What does the 'Redistricted' notation in a representative's electoral history signify?
Answer: The congressional district boundaries were redrawn.
Explanation: The 'Redistricted' notation signifies that the boundaries of congressional districts were redrawn, often due to population shifts, impacting the representative's constituency.
What does the 'Electoral history' column typically provide?
Answer: Details about how a representative initially held office and subsequent elections or vacancies.
Explanation: The 'Electoral history' column typically provides details regarding how a representative initially assumed office, including information on subsequent elections, special elections, or specific circumstances such as redistricting or the filling of vacancies.
What does the 'Retired' notation in a representative's electoral history signify?
Answer: They chose not to seek re-election at the end of their term.
Explanation: The 'Retired' notation signifies that a representative chose not to seek re-election and concluded their service at the termination of their term.
The document primarily serves as a list of current U.S. Senators from Arizona.
Answer: False
Explanation: The document primarily serves as a list of United States representatives from Arizona, detailing their service history, rather than current U.S. Senators.
Andy Biggs has continuously represented Arizona's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2017.
Answer: True
Explanation: Andy Biggs has served as the Republican representative for Arizona's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2017.
Ruben Gallego currently represents Arizona's 7th congressional district.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ruben Gallego represented Arizona's 7th congressional district from 2015 to 2023. He currently represents Arizona's 3rd congressional district.
David Schweikert has only ever represented Arizona's 6th congressional district.
Answer: False
Explanation: David Schweikert first represented Arizona's 5th congressional district (2011-2013), then the 6th (2013-2023), and has represented the 1st congressional district since 2013.
Kyrsten Sinema retired from the House of Representatives to run for Governor of Arizona.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kyrsten Sinema retired from the House of Representatives to run for the U.S. Senate, not Governor of Arizona.
Greg Stanton currently represents Arizona's 9th congressional district.
Answer: False
Explanation: Greg Stanton represented Arizona's 9th congressional district from 2019 to 2023. He currently represents Arizona's 4th congressional district.
According to the navbox, Arizona currently has 8 numbered congressional districts.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to the navbox and current member lists, Arizona currently has nine numbered congressional districts.
Paul Gosar represented Arizona's 9th congressional district before representing the 1st and 4th districts.
Answer: False
Explanation: Paul Gosar represented Arizona's 1st congressional district (2011-2013), then the 4th district (2013-2023), and subsequently the 9th district. He did not represent the 9th district before the 1st and 4th.
According to the 'Current members' section, how many congressional districts are represented in Arizona?
Answer: 9
Explanation: According to the 'Current members' section of the source material, Arizona is currently represented by nine congressional districts.
Who represented Arizona's 9th congressional district from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2019, before moving to the U.S. Senate?
Answer: Kyrsten Sinema
Explanation: Kyrsten Sinema represented Arizona's 9th congressional district from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2019, before transitioning to the U.S. Senate.
Which of the following statements about Paul Gosar's service is accurate according to the source?
Answer: He represented Arizona's 1st district from 2011-2013.
Explanation: According to the source, Paul Gosar represented Arizona's 1st congressional district from January 3, 2011, to January 3, 2013.
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