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Who is Lawrence Lessig?

The 2016 presidential field just got a new candidate.
Lawrence Lessig, founder of Creative Commons, pauses during a lecture at the University of Hong Kong, Oct. 24, 2008. (Photo by Ryanne Lai/Flickr/Wiki)
Lawrence Lessig, founder of Creative Commons, pauses during a lecture at the University of Hong Kong, Oct. 24, 2008.
By Francina Morel, Francina Morel

The 2016 presidential field just got a new candidate. Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig announced his White House bid on Wednesday with an aim to reform campaign finance.

Though Lessig is running with a clear goal in mind, there are other things you may not have previously known about him. Take this quiz to find out more about this presidential hopeful.