Phil Murphy Narrowly Reelected Governor In New Jersey

Phil Murphy Narrowly Reelected Governor In New Jersey

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Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Phil Murphy, the incumbent Democrat, narrowly won the New Jersey governor's race against Republican Jack Girelli. Murphy, in his first term, had issued an executive order mandating masks for children aged two and older as a COVID-19 precaution. This decision was opposed by Girelli, who used it as a central issue in his campaign.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the governor's race in New Jersey?

Jon Corzine

Chris Christie

Phil Murphy

Jack Girelli

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the political affiliation of the winner of the New Jersey governor's race?

Republican

Independent

Libertarian

Democrat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group was affected by Phil Murphy's mask mandate?

Children 2 years old and older

Adults only

Teenagers

Children under 1 year old

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the mask mandate issued by Phil Murphy?

To improve air quality

To protect against the coronavirus

To reduce noise pollution

To promote fashion trends

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Murphy's opponent react to the mask mandate?

Ignored it

Supported it

Implemented a similar mandate

Criticized it