Question
In January 2023, the Camp Blaz (“blahz”) Marine Corps base opened on this island. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this island also home to Andersen Air Force Base. Although people born on this westernmost US territory are citizens, they cannot vote in presidential elections while living here.
ANSWER: Guam [or Guåhan]
[10h] Over 40 percent of Chamoru families on Guam are on food stamps, in part due to high grocery prices caused by this legislation. This legislation requires that US-flagged ships and crew transport goods between US ports.
ANSWER: Jones Act [or Merchant Marine Act of 1920]
[10e] Guam likely will be devastated by DF-26 missiles if China launches an invasion of this other island. DPP candidate Lai Ching-te won a 2024 presidential election here.
ANSWER: Taiwan [prompt on Republic of China or ROC or Zhōnghuá Mínguó]
<Michael Bentley, Current Events - U.S.> ~22677~ <Editor: Michael Bentley>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 20.83 | 100% | 92% | 17% |