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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 20 | Part 3 Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who refuses to compromise the seniority system when LBJ wants to put a freshmen Senators in key committees?
(a) McCarthy.
(b) Kefauver.
(c) Walter Magnuson.
(d) Russell.

2. What unpopular job does LBJ volunteer for within the Senate?
(a) Assistant Leader.
(b) Majority Leader.
(c) Minority Leader.
(d) Secretary.

3. What is LBJ's job as the Majority Whip considered?
(a) A rational progression in his career.
(b) On the path to power.
(c) A career ending move.
(d) A nothing job.

4. Who does LBJ help to be named Assistant Democratic Cloakroom for the purpose of gaining information?
(a) FDR.
(b) Bobby Baker.
(c) Dean Acheson.
(d) Richard Russell.

5. Who is expected to be the Republican Presidential candidate in 1952?
(a) MacArthur.
(b) LBJ.
(c) Russell.
(d) Truman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Southern Bloc in the Senate defend Jim Crow against the Northern Liberals?

2. What law is passed that gives the FPC power to regulate gas prices?

3. What is LBJ's life quest or goal?

4. What do the desks of the Senate look like to an observer?

5. What liberal Senator does LBJ attempt to befriend when leaders run into difficulties bringing the liberals and conservatives together?

(see the answer key)

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