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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. Why is LBJ frustrated working in the House?
(a) All communications are face-to-face.
(b) There is no face-to-face work.
(c) He does not have enough work to do.
(d) He cannot move up politically.

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

3. What seemingly impenetrable group does LBJ need support form to reach the White House?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Democrats.
(c) Steel workers.
(d) Southern Bloc.

4. What leads to the decline of the Senate's effectiveness and prestige?
(a) Seniority in committees.
(b) Corruption.
(c) Demanding presidents.
(d) Lack of interest.

5. What Air Force base is rumored to have inadequate conditions in 1950?
(a) Dyess Air Force Base.
(b) Lackland Air Force Base.
(c) Randolph Air Force Base.
(d) Goodfellow Air Force Base.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is LBJ's job as the Majority Whip considered?

2. How does LBJ's personality fit into the Senate?

3. Who does LBJ help to be named Assistant Democratic Cloakroom for the purpose of gaining information?

4. How many liberal Democrats defend Olds during his trial?

5. What is LBJ's long term political goal?

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