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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 8 | Part 2 Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Richard Bevard Russell Jr. when he wins a seat in the state house?
(a) 23 years.
(b) 56 years.
(c) 41 years.
(d) 34 years.

2. What committee is LBJ offered upon entering the Senate?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) National Security.
(c) Education.
(d) Appropriations.

3. What group is LBJ named director of at age 26?
(a) Young Republicans.
(b) Senate.
(c) Federal Trade Administration.
(d) Natinal Youth Administration for Texas.

4. What does FDR use to maintain support of the public?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Radio fireside chats.
(c) Fear.
(d) Oppression.

5. How does the Southern Bloc in the Senate defend Jim Crow against the Northern Liberals?
(a) Creating Bills.
(b) Congressional action.
(c) A trial.
(d) A filibuster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. become known as after his father's death?

2. What term refers to a body of laws proposed to enforce segregation?

3. What is required to override a Senator's right to extend discussion on a proposed bill?

4. How are LBJ's children being raised?

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

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