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Study Guide: Arizona's U.S. Congressional Representatives: History and Service

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Arizona's U.S. Congressional Representatives: History and Service Study Guide

Arizona Statehood and Territorial Representation

Arizona achieved statehood in the year 1912.

Answer: True

Explanation: Arizona was officially granted statehood in the year 1912.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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When was Arizona officially granted statehood?

Answer: 1912

Explanation: Arizona was officially granted statehood in the year 1912.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Historical Representatives and Service (Post-Territory)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Congressional Districts and Representation Concepts

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.

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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.

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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.

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Electoral History Notations and Terminology

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Current Delegation and Recent History

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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