QFTCI11 Game 4 Rounds 2-3: country names, fringe parties
Mark Brader
and should be interpreted accordingly.
On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
the correct answers in about 3 days. For further information see
my 2011-05-23 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM, QFTCI11, QFTCIMM)".
I wrote one of these rounds.
* Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
Canada's full name is officially just Canada (and not even "the
Dominion of Canada" as some of us used to think), but France is
really the "French Republic", China is the "People's Republic of
China", and Libya is the "Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya".
Give the full official names of the following countries. In all
cases, as with the foregoing examples, please answer in English.
We won't worry about the word "the", but *other than that, all
answers must be exact*.
1. Australia.
2. The U.K.
3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
4. Switzerland.
5. Germany.
6. Micronesia.
7. Luxembourg.
8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
But we're asking about the little one, the former French
Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
in English?
9. Mexico.
10. Russia.
* Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
In each case, name the party.
1. This party was founded by publisher Mel Hurtig to oppose
free trade, privatization, and increased alignment of Canadian
policies with US ones. It ran 171 candidates in the 1993
federal election but won no seats. It disintegrated a
few years later amidst leadership turmoil, lawsuits, and
allegations of missing funds.
2. This party, founded in 1973, has never garnered more than
0.25% of the total vote in a federal election. Among its
positions are enshrinement of private property rights and
an end to the war on drugs. Globe and Mail columnist Neil
Reynolds was its leader briefly, in 1982-83.
3. This party formed the government of Alberta from 1921 to 1935.
In 1930 it elected nine federal MPs, but two years later
eight of them switched to the CCF. By the late 1930s the
group had withdrawn from elective politics, but it still
exists today as an agricultural-supply cooperative.
4. Founded in 1921, this is the second-oldest Canadian federal
party (after the Liberals), though it was banned for a number
of years, and from 1943 to 1959 it ran candidates under a
different name. Tim Buck was its leader from 1929 to 1962,
during which time he spent two years in prison for sedition.
5. This single-issue party was founded in 2000, when it contested
73 ridings, winning none. In 2008 it ran only 8 candidates.
Support has fallen away due to changes in party funding
laws, as well as greater support for its central issue among
mainstream party members.
6. This biblically-inspired conservative party was founded in
1987 and has run candidates without success in every election
since, though in the 2000 election it lacked official status.
7. This right-wing party was active federally between 1984
and 1988, but won no seats. At the provincial level, its New
Brunswick wing did better, forming the official opposition
there from 1991 to 1995 -- albeit with only eight seats.
8. Inspired by Transcendental Meditation and headlined by
magician Doug Henning, this party was active in federal
politics from 1992 until its dissolution in 2003.
9. This party was active from 1963 to 1993, but never won any
seats, although in 1984 it did come fourth in the popular
vote. A woodcut by Albrecht D�rer formed its logo.
10. This currently registered federal party was founded in 2009
to advocate for such issues as copyright reform and Internet
neutrality. It has yet to contest any seats.
--
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Joshua Kreitzer
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> * Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
>
> Give the full official names of the following countries. In all
> cases, as with the foregoing examples, please answer in English.
>
> 1. Australia.
Commonwealth of Australia
> 2. The U.K.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
Republic of Korea
> 4. Switzerland.
Swiss Confederation
> 5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany
> 6. Micronesia.
Federated States of Micronesia
> 7. Luxembourg.
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Democratic Republic of the Congo; Republic of Congo
> 9. Mexico.
United Mexican States
> 10. Russia.
Russian Federation
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
>
> In each case, name the party.
>
> 2. This party, founded in 1973, has never garnered more than
> 0.25% of the total vote in a federal election. Among its
> positions are enshrinement of private property rights and
> an end to the war on drugs. Globe and Mail columnist Neil
> Reynolds was its leader briefly, in 1982-83.
Libertarian Party of Canada
> 4. Founded in 1921, this is the second-oldest Canadian federal
> party (after the Liberals), though it was banned for a number
> of years, and from 1943 to 1959 it ran candidates under a
> different name. Tim Buck was its leader from 1929 to 1962,
> during which time he spent two years in prison for sedition.
Communist Party of Canada
> 5. This single-issue party was founded in 2000, when it contested
> 73 ridings, winning none. In 2008 it ran only 8 candidates.
> Support has fallen away due to changes in party funding
> laws, as well as greater support for its central issue among
> mainstream party members.
Marijuana Party
> 6. This biblically-inspired conservative party was founded in
> 1987 and has run candidates without success in every election
> since, though in the 2000 election it lacked official status.
Christian Heritage Party
> 8. Inspired by Transcendental Meditation and headlined by
> magician Doug Henning, this party was active in federal
> politics from 1992 until its dissolution in 2003.
Natural Law Party
> 10. This currently registered federal party was founded in 2009
> to advocate for such issues as copyright reform and Internet
> neutrality. It has yet to contest any seats.
Pirate Party
--
Joshua Kreitzer
grom...@hotmail.com
Marc Dashevsky
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
>
> Canada's full name is officially just Canada (and not even "the
> Dominion of Canada" as some of us used to think), but France is
> really the "French Republic", China is the "People's Republic of
> China", and Libya is the "Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab
> Jamahiriya".
>
> Give the full official names of the following countries. In all
> cases, as with the foregoing examples, please answer in English.
> We won't worry about the word "the", but *other than that, all
> answers must be exact*.
>
> 1. Australia.
>
> 2. The U.K.
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
Republic of Korea
> 4. Switzerland.
>
> 5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany
> 6. Micronesia.
>
> 7. Luxembourg.
>
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Republic of the Congo
> 9. Mexico.
United States of Mexico
> 10. Russia.
Russia
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swp
game 4 round 2, I think.
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
>
> 1. Australia
commonwealth of australia
> 2. The U.K.
united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland; note - 'great britian'
includes england, wales, and scotland despite many local politicians thoughts
to the contrary
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
republic of korea
> 4. Switzerland.
swiss confederation
> 5. Germany.
federal republic of germany
> 6. Micronesia.
federated states of micronesia
> 7. Luxembourg.
grand duchy of luxembourg
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
republic of the congo
> 9. Mexico.
united mexican states
> 10. Russia.
russian federation
>
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
>
> In each case, name the party.
>
> 4. Founded in 1921, this is the second-oldest Canadian federal
> party (after the Liberals), though it was banned for a number
> of years, and from 1943 to 1959 it ran candidates under a
> different name. Tim Buck was its leader from 1929 to 1962,
> during which time he spent two years in prison for sedition.
communist party of canada
> 8. Inspired by Transcendental Meditation and headlined by
> magician Doug Henning, this party was active in federal
> politics from 1992 until its dissolution in 2003.
natural law party
swp
Peter Smyth
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>
>These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-02-07,
>and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
>On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
>both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
>Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
>based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
>the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
>the correct answers in about 3 days. For further information see
>my 2011-05-23 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
>Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM, QFTCI11, QFTCIMM)".
>
>
>I wrote one of these rounds.
>
>
>* Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
>
>Canada's full name is officially just Canada (and not even "the
>Dominion of Canada" as some of us used to think), but France is
>really the "French Republic", China is the "People's Republic of
>China", and Libya is the "Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab
>Jamahiriya".
>
>Give the full official names of the following countries. In all
>cases, as with the foregoing examples, please answer in English.
>We won't worry about the word "the", but *other than that, all
>answers must be exact*.
>
>1. Australia.
>2. The U.K.
>4. Switzerland.
Confederation of Switzerland
>5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany
>6. Micronesia.
>7. Luxembourg.
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
>9. Mexico.
>10. Russia.
Russian Federation
Natural Law Party
>9. This party was active from 1963 to 1993, but never won any
> seats, although in 1984 it did come fourth in the popular
> vote. A woodcut by Albrecht D�rer formed its logo.
>
>10. This currently registered federal party was founded in 2009
> to advocate for such issues as copyright reform and Internet
> neutrality. It has yet to contest any seats.
The Pirate Party
Peter Smyth
Dan Blum
> I wrote one of these rounds.
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
> 1. Australia.
Republic of Australia
> 2. The U.K.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
Republic of Korea
> 4. Switzerland.
Republic of Switzerland
> 5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany
> 6. Micronesia.
Federated States of Micronesia
> 7. Luxembourg.
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Republic of the Congo
> 9. Mexico.
United States of Mexico
> 10. Russia.
Federal Republic of Russia
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
> In each case, name the party.
> 2. This party, founded in 1973, has never garnered more than
> 0.25% of the total vote in a federal election. Among its
> positions are enshrinement of private property rights and
> an end to the war on drugs. Globe and Mail columnist Neil
> Reynolds was its leader briefly, in 1982-83.
Libertarian
> 3. This party formed the government of Alberta from 1921 to 1935.
> In 1930 it elected nine federal MPs, but two years later
> eight of them switched to the CCF. By the late 1930s the
> group had withdrawn from elective politics, but it still
> exists today as an agricultural-supply cooperative.
Grange
> 4. Founded in 1921, this is the second-oldest Canadian federal
> party (after the Liberals), though it was banned for a number
> of years, and from 1943 to 1959 it ran candidates under a
> different name. Tim Buck was its leader from 1929 to 1962,
> during which time he spent two years in prison for sedition.
Communist
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"I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."
Erland Sommarskog
> 1. Australia.
Australia
> 2. The U.K.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
Republic of Korea
> 4. Switzerland.
Confederation Helevtica
> 5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany
> 6. Micronesia.
Micronesian Federation
> 7. Luxembourg.
Duchy of Luxembourg
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Republic of Congo
> 9. Mexico.
United States of Mexico
> 10. Russia.
Russian Federation. Russia.
(And that's one answer. As I recall, they really have that period in
the middle of the name.)
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
I'm afraid that topic is too much on the fringe for me.
--
Erland Sommarskog, Stockholm, esq...@sommarskog.se
Calvin
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
> 1. Australia.
Commonwealth of Australia
> 2. The U.K.
Her Majesty's United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
Republic of Korea
> 4. Switzerland.
Confederation Helvetica, Swiss Confederation
> 5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany (may well have changed since unification?)
> 6. Micronesia.
Federated States of Micronesia
> 7. Luxembourg.
Duchy of Luxembourg
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Democratic Republic of Congo
> 9. Mexico.
Dunno.
> 10. Russia.
Russian Federation
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
Pass
--
cheers,
calvin
Pete
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-02-07,
> and should be interpreted accordingly.
>
> On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
> both a right answer and a wrong answer, there is a small penalty.
> Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
> based only on your own knowledge. (In your answer posting, quote
> the questions and place your answer below each one.) I will reveal
> the correct answers in about 3 days. For further information see
> my 2011-05-23 companion posting on "Questions from the Canadian
> Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM, QFTCI11, QFTCIMM)".
>
>
> I wrote one of these rounds.
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
>
> Canada's full name is officially just Canada (and not even "the
> Dominion of Canada" as some of us used to think), but France is
> really the "French Republic", China is the "People's Republic of
> China", and Libya is the "Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab
> Jamahiriya".
>
> Give the full official names of the following countries. In all
> cases, as with the foregoing examples, please answer in English.
> We won't worry about the word "the", but *other than that, all
> answers must be exact*.
>
> 1. Australia.
Commonwealth of Australia
>
> 2. The U.K.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
>
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
Republic of Korea
>
> 4. Switzerland.
Swiss Federation
>
> 5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany
>
> 6. Micronesia.
Federated States of Micronesia
>
> 7. Luxembourg.
Duchy of Luxembourg
>
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Republic of Congo
>
> 9. Mexico.
Mexican Republic
>
> 10. Russia.
Russian Federation
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
>
> In each case, name the party.
>
> 1. This party was founded by publisher Mel Hurtig to oppose
> free trade, privatization, and increased alignment of Canadian
> policies with US ones. It ran 171 candidates in the 1993
> federal election but won no seats. It disintegrated a
> few years later amidst leadership turmoil, lawsuits, and
> allegations of missing funds.
>
> 2. This party, founded in 1973, has never garnered more than
> 0.25% of the total vote in a federal election. Among its
> positions are enshrinement of private property rights and
> an end to the war on drugs. Globe and Mail columnist Neil
> Reynolds was its leader briefly, in 1982-83.
>
> 3. This party formed the government of Alberta from 1921 to 1935.
> In 1930 it elected nine federal MPs, but two years later
> eight of them switched to the CCF. By the late 1930s the
> group had withdrawn from elective politics, but it still
> exists today as an agricultural-supply cooperative.
>
> 4. Founded in 1921, this is the second-oldest Canadian federal
> party (after the Liberals), though it was banned for a number
> of years, and from 1943 to 1959 it ran candidates under a
> different name. Tim Buck was its leader from 1929 to 1962,
> during which time he spent two years in prison for sedition.
Communist Party
>
> 5. This single-issue party was founded in 2000, when it contested
> 73 ridings, winning none. In 2008 it ran only 8 candidates.
> Support has fallen away due to changes in party funding
> laws, as well as greater support for its central issue among
> mainstream party members.
>
> 6. This biblically-inspired conservative party was founded in
> 1987 and has run candidates without success in every election
> since, though in the 2000 election it lacked official status.
>
> 7. This right-wing party was active federally between 1984
> and 1988, but won no seats. At the provincial level, its New
> Brunswick wing did better, forming the official opposition
> there from 1991 to 1995 -- albeit with only eight seats.
>
> 8. Inspired by Transcendental Meditation and headlined by
> magician Doug Henning, this party was active in federal
> politics from 1992 until its dissolution in 2003.
>
> 9. This party was active from 1963 to 1993, but never won any
> seats, although in 1984 it did come fourth in the popular
> vote. A woodcut by Albrecht D�rer formed its logo.
>
> 10. This currently registered federal party was founded in 2009
> to advocate for such issues as copyright reform and Internet
> neutrality. It has yet to contest any seats.
>
Pete
Dan Tilque
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
>
> Canada's full name is officially just Canada (and not even "the
> Dominion of Canada" as some of us used to think), but France is
> really the "French Republic", China is the "People's Republic of
> China", and Libya is the "Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab
> Jamahiriya".
>
> Give the full official names of the following countries. In all
> cases, as with the foregoing examples, please answer in English.
> We won't worry about the word "the", but *other than that, all
> answers must be exact*.
>
> 1. Australia.
Dominion of Australia
>
> 2. The U.K.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
>
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
Republic of Korea
>
> 4. Switzerland.
Swiss Confederation
>
> 5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany
>
> 6. Micronesia.
Federation of Micronesia
>
> 7. Luxembourg.
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
>
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
>
> 9. Mexico.
United Mexican States
>
> 10. Russia.
Russian Federation
>
>
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
>
> In each case, name the party.
>
> 1. This party was founded by publisher Mel Hurtig to oppose
> free trade, privatization, and increased alignment of Canadian
> policies with US ones. It ran 171 candidates in the 1993
> federal election but won no seats. It disintegrated a
> few years later amidst leadership turmoil, lawsuits, and
> allegations of missing funds.
>
> 2. This party, founded in 1973, has never garnered more than
> 0.25% of the total vote in a federal election. Among its
> positions are enshrinement of private property rights and
> an end to the war on drugs. Globe and Mail columnist Neil
> Reynolds was its leader briefly, in 1982-83.
Libertarian Party
>
> 3. This party formed the government of Alberta from 1921 to 1935.
> In 1930 it elected nine federal MPs, but two years later
> eight of them switched to the CCF. By the late 1930s the
> group had withdrawn from elective politics, but it still
> exists today as an agricultural-supply cooperative.
Social Credit Party
>
> 4. Founded in 1921, this is the second-oldest Canadian federal
> party (after the Liberals), though it was banned for a number
> of years, and from 1943 to 1959 it ran candidates under a
> different name. Tim Buck was its leader from 1929 to 1962,
> during which time he spent two years in prison for sedition.
Parti Quebecois
>
> 5. This single-issue party was founded in 2000, when it contested
> 73 ridings, winning none. In 2008 it ran only 8 candidates.
> Support has fallen away due to changes in party funding
> laws, as well as greater support for its central issue among
> mainstream party members.
>
> 6. This biblically-inspired conservative party was founded in
> 1987 and has run candidates without success in every election
> since, though in the 2000 election it lacked official status.
>
> 7. This right-wing party was active federally between 1984
> and 1988, but won no seats. At the provincial level, its New
> Brunswick wing did better, forming the official opposition
> there from 1991 to 1995 -- albeit with only eight seats.
>
> 8. Inspired by Transcendental Meditation and headlined by
> magician Doug Henning, this party was active in federal
> politics from 1992 until its dissolution in 2003.
>
> 9. This party was active from 1963 to 1993, but never won any
> seats, although in 1984 it did come fourth in the popular
> vote. A woodcut by Albrecht D�rer formed its logo.
>
> 10. This currently registered federal party was founded in 2009
> to advocate for such issues as copyright reform and Internet
> neutrality. It has yet to contest any seats.
>
--
Dan Tilque
Keeping Pluto dead has taken a lot of work.
-- Mike Brown "How I killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming"
Rob Parker
>
Commonwealth of Australia
> 2. The U.K.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
People's Republic of Korea
> 4. Switzerland.
Switzerland; Cloud Cuckoo Land
> 5. Germany.
German Democratic Republic
> 6. Micronesia.
Federated States of Micronesia
> 7. Luxembourg.
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
> 9. Mexico.
Mexico; The Wild West
> 10. Russia.
Russian Federation
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
Pass
Rob
Mark Brader
> These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2011-02-07,
> see my 2011-05-23 companion posting on "Questions from the
> Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI5GNM, QFTCI11, QFTCIMM)".
> I wrote one of these rounds.
That was the geography round.
> * Game 4, Round 2 - Full Names of Countries
This was the hardest round in the original game.
> Canada's full name is officially just Canada (and not even "the
> Dominion of Canada" as some of us used to think), but France is
> really the "French Republic", China is the "People's Republic of
> China", and Libya is the "Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab
> Jamahiriya".
> Give the full official names of the following countries. In all
> cases, as with the foregoing examples, please answer in English.
> We won't worry about the word "the", but *other than that, all
> answers must be exact*.
> 1. Australia.
Commonwealth of Australia. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, Peter, Calvin,
Pete, and Rob.
> 2. The U.K.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 4 for Joshua,
Marc, Stephen, Peter, Dan Blum, Pete, Dan Tilque, and Rob.
> 3. South Korea. To repeat, we want the full name *in English*.
Republic of Korea. (North Korea is the Democratic People's Republic
of Korea.) 4 for Joshua, Marc, Stephen, Dan Blum, Erland, Calvin,
Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 4. Switzerland.
Swiss Confederation. We also accepted Helvetic Confederation as an
alternative translation on a protest, but Helvetica is a noun, not an
adjective, so that's wrong. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
2 for Calvin.
> 5. Germany.
Federal Republic of Germany. (East Germany was the German Democratic
Republic.) 4 for Joshua, Marc, Stephen, Peter, Dan Blum, Erland,
Calvin, Pete, and Dan Tilque.
> 6. Micronesia.
Federated States of Micronesia. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, Peter,
Dan Blum, Calvin, Pete, and Rob.
> 7. Luxembourg.
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, Peter, Dan Blum,
Dan Tilque, and Rob.
> 8. There are two countries called Congo. The big one used to
> be the Belgian Congo and more recently it was Zaire.
> But we're asking about the little one, the former French
> Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. What's its full name
> in English?
Republic of (the) Congo. (The big one is the Democratic Republic of
the Congo.) 4 for Marc, Stephen, Peter, Dan Blum, Erland, and Pete.
2 for Joshua.
> 9. Mexico.
United Mexican States. ("United States of Mexico" is wrong.)
4 for Joshua, Stephen, and Dan Tilque.
> 10. Russia.
Russian Federation. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, Peter, Calvin, Pete,
Dan Tilque, and Rob.
> * Game 4, Round 3 - Canadian Federal Fringe Parties
> In each case, name the party.
> 1. This party was founded by publisher Mel Hurtig to oppose
> free trade, privatization, and increased alignment of Canadian
> policies with US ones. It ran 171 candidates in the 1993
> federal election but won no seats. It disintegrated a
> few years later amidst leadership turmoil, lawsuits, and
> allegations of missing funds.
National Party.
> 2. This party, founded in 1973, has never garnered more than
> 0.25% of the total vote in a federal election. Among its
> positions are enshrinement of private property rights and
> an end to the war on drugs. Globe and Mail columnist Neil
> Reynolds was its leader briefly, in 1982-83.
Libertarian Party. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Dan Tilque.
> 3. This party formed the government of Alberta from 1921 to 1935.
> In 1930 it elected nine federal MPs, but two years later
> eight of them switched to the CCF. By the late 1930s the
> group had withdrawn from elective politics, but it still
> exists today as an agricultural-supply cooperative.
United Farmers (of Alberta).
> 4. Founded in 1921, this is the second-oldest Canadian federal
> party (after the Liberals), though it was banned for a number
> of years, and from 1943 to 1959 it ran candidates under a
> different name. Tim Buck was its leader from 1929 to 1962,
> during which time he spent two years in prison for sedition.
Communist Party. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, Dan Blum, and Pete.
> 5. This single-issue party was founded in 2000, when it contested
> 73 ridings, winning none. In 2008 it ran only 8 candidates.
> Support has fallen away due to changes in party funding
> laws, as well as greater support for its central issue among
> mainstream party members.
Marijuana Party. 4 for Joshua.
> 6. This biblically-inspired conservative party was founded in
> 1987 and has run candidates without success in every election
> since, though in the 2000 election it lacked official status.
Christian Heritage Party. 4 for Joshua.
> 7. This right-wing party was active federally between 1984
> and 1988, but won no seats. At the provincial level, its New
> Brunswick wing did better, forming the official opposition
> there from 1991 to 1995 -- albeit with only eight seats.
Confederation of Regions. (Full name required.)
> 8. Inspired by Transcendental Meditation and headlined by
> magician Doug Henning, this party was active in federal
> politics from 1992 until its dissolution in 2003.
Natural Law Party. 4 for Joshua, Stephen, and Peter.
> 9. This party was active from 1963 to 1993, but never won any
> seats, although in 1984 it did come fourth in the popular
> vote. A woodcut by Albrecht Dürer formed its logo.
Rhinoceros Party.
Although it had official status, this was a spoof party that basically
existed for the of purpose making fun of politics. Wikipedia has a
decent article about it at "Rhinoceros Party of Canada (1963-1993)".
> 10. This currently registered federal party was founded in 2009
> to advocate for such issues as copyright reform and Internet
> neutrality. It has yet to contest any seats.
Pirate Party. 4 for Joshua and Peter.
Scores, if there are no errors:
ROUNDS -> 2 3 TOTALS
TOPICS -> Geo Can
Joshua Kreitzer 38 24 62
Stephen Perry 40 8 48
Peter Smyth 28 8 36
Pete Gayde 28 4 32
Dan Blum 24 8 32
Dan Tilque 28 4 32
"Calvin" 22 0 22
Rob Parker 20 0 20
Marc Dashevsky 16 0 16
Erland Sommarskog 12 0 12
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