Bernie Anderson
- January 10, 2014
- 71 years
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Bernie Anderson, 71, American politician.
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|Bernard "Bernie" Anderson (May 1942 – January 10, 2014) was a teacher from Sparks, Nevada who spent eighteen years as a member of the Nevada Assembly.
Background
Anderson was born in May 1942 in Reno, Nevada to Bernard and Beatrice (Keogh) Anderson. He attended Bishop Manogue High School and the University of Nevada, Reno, where he earned a B.S. degree in education. He would spend over 31 years as a teacher of American government in Sparks, ending at Edward C. Reed High School. He became active in the Nevada State Education Association (a National Education Association affiliate; he served on the NEA board of directors), and continued his studies at UNR, where at one point he, his daughter Cairn, and future Assemblyman Jason Geddes were active together in student government in the late 1980s.
Legislature
Anderson, a Democrat, was first elected to the Assembly from Washoe County in 1990 and served as an assemblyman through the 2009 session and 2010 special session. He became chairman of the Assembly's standing committee on the judiciary (1997-2009), and also served as Majority Whip and Speaker Pro Tempore.
Personal life
Anderson was active in the Retired Public Employees of Nevada, and served in the Nevada National Guard. He married Clyda Hooper; they had two daughters, Cairn Louise and Natha Clyde.
Natha Anderson, herself a teacher and Nevada State Education Association leader, would later follow Bernie into the Assembly.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what city was Bernie Anderson born?
- A.Sparks
- B.Carson City
- C.Las Vegas
- D.Renocorrect
Bernie Anderson was born in May 1942 in Reno, Nevada.
Source: Background
2.What subject did Bernie Anderson teach for over 31 years?
- A.Physical education
- B.History
- C.Mathematics
- D.American governmentcorrect
Bernie Anderson spent over 31 years as a teacher of American government in Sparks.
Source: Background
3.Which political party did Bernie Anderson belong to during his time in the Nevada Assembly?
- A.Republican
- B.Democratcorrect
- C.Independent
- D.Libertarian
Bernie Anderson was a Democrat who was first elected to the Assembly in 1990.
Source: Legislature
4.How many years did Bernie Anderson serve as a member of the Nevada Assembly?
- A.12 years
- B.31 years
- C.18 yearscorrect
- D.25 years
Bernie Anderson spent eighteen years as a member of the Nevada Assembly.
Source: Introduction
5.Which high school did Bernie Anderson attend?
- A.Edward C. Reed High School
- B.Reno High School
- C.Bishop Manogue High Schoolcorrect
- D.Sparks High School
Bernie Anderson attended Bishop Manogue High School.
Source: Background
6.Who was Bernie Anderson's wife?
- A.Natha Clyde
- B.Clyda Hoopercorrect
- C.Cairn Louise
- D.Beatrice Keogh
Bernie Anderson was married to Clyda Hooper.
Source: Personal life
7.In which military branch did Bernie Anderson serve?
- A.United States Air Force
- B.United States Navy
- C.United States Army
- D.Nevada National Guardcorrect
Bernie Anderson served in the Nevada National Guard.
Source: Personal life
8.What position did Bernie Anderson hold in the Assembly's standing committee on the judiciary from 1997 to 2009?
- A.Speaker Pro Tempore
- B.Majority Whip
- C.Secretary
- D.Chairmancorrect
Bernie Anderson became chairman of the Assembly's standing committee on the judiciary from 1997 to 2009.
Source: Legislature
9.Which school was the final place where Bernie Anderson taught?
- A.University of Nevada, Reno
- B.Bishop Manogue High School
- C.Edward C. Reed High Schoolcorrect
- D.Washoe County High School
Bernie Anderson spent his teaching career in Sparks, ending at Edward C. Reed High School.
Source: Background
10.With whom did Bernie Anderson serve in student government at the University of Nevada, Reno?
- A.Jason Geddes and Beatrice Anderson
- B.Bernard Anderson and Beatrice Anderson
- C.Cairn Anderson and Jason Geddescorrect
- D.Clyda Hooper and Natha Anderson
Bernie Anderson, his daughter Cairn, and future Assemblyman Jason Geddes were active together in student government in the late 1980s.
Source: Background
11.Which family member followed Bernie Anderson into the Nevada Assembly?
- A.Natha Andersoncorrect
- B.Bernard Anderson
- C.Cairn Louise
- D.Clyda Hooper
Natha Anderson, a teacher and education association leader, would later follow Bernie Anderson into the Assembly.
Source: Personal life
12.Besides Chairman, what other leadership roles did Bernie Anderson hold in the Nevada Assembly?
- A.Chief of Staff and Majority Whip
- B.Speaker and Minority Leader
- C.Secretary of State and Speaker
- D.Majority Whip and Speaker Pro Temporecorrect
Bernie Anderson served as Majority Whip and Speaker Pro Tempore during his time in the Assembly.
Source: Legislature
13.What degree did Bernie Anderson earn from the University of Nevada, Reno?
- A.B.A. in History
- B.M.A. in Political Science
- C.B.S. in Government
- D.B.S. in educationcorrect
Bernie Anderson earned a B.S. degree in education from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Source: Background
14.In what month and year did Bernie Anderson die?
- A.December 2013
- B.January 2010
- C.May 2014
- D.January 2014correct
Bernie Anderson died on January 10, 2014.
Source: Introduction
15.Which organization's board of directors did Bernie Anderson serve on?
- A.Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee
- B.Washoe County Board of Education
- C.National Education Associationcorrect
- D.Retired Public Employees of Nevada
Bernie Anderson became active in the Nevada State Education Association and served on the National Education Association board of directors.
Source: Background
16.Who were the parents of Bernie Anderson?
- A.Clyda and Jason
- B.Edward and Natha
- C.Cairn and Reed
- D.Bernard and Beatricecorrect
Bernie Anderson was born to parents Bernard and Beatrice (Keogh) Anderson.
Source: Background
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