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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is required to override a Senator's right to extend discussion on a proposed bill?
(a) Seniority.
(b) Unanimous consent.
(c) Two thirds vote.
(d) Presidental order.

2. In addition to Russell, what other Senator is hesitant to support LBJ for the 1956 nomination?
(a) Gore.
(b) Eastland.
(c) Rayburn.
(d) Kefauver.

3. Who suggests LBJ turn down the offer for Vice President?
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) Russell.
(c) Truman.
(d) Rayburn.

4. What happens on January 18, 1954 when a group of African Americans try to register to vote?
(a) They are harassed.
(b) They are turned away.
(c) They are arrested.
(d) They are welcomed.

5. What does LBJ offer the north westerners in return for their vote?
(a) Select committees.
(b) Money.
(c) Support for all their legislation.
(d) Add dam construction in the bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What election does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. win in 1930?

2. What does FDR use to maintain support of the public?

3. Why is LBJ frustrated working in the House?

4. What does LBJ ask for before going into shock after his heart attack?

5. What does the passing of a small Civil Rights bill allow LBJ to do with easy?

(see the answer key)

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