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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. What are the years from 1891-1859 considered in the Senate?
(a) The Guilded Age.
(b) The Dark Years.
(c) The Golden Years.
(d) The Glory of the Senate.

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

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

4. What is Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson's (LBJ) role in the Senate in 1957?
(a) Majority leader.
(b) Junior Senator.
(c) Minority Leader.
(d) Speaker.

5. What election does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. win in 1930?
(a) Governor of Georgia.
(b) Senate.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Mayor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Richard Bevard Russell Sr. serve as Chief Justice?

2. What committee is LBJ offered upon entering the Senate?

3. How does LBJ often treat his wife?

4. How does LBJ live his life?

5. What seemingly impenetrable group does LBJ need support form to reach the White House?

(see the answer key)

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