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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is LBJ's goal for the 1951?
(a) President.
(b) A cover spread in Newsweek.
(c) Write a new war bill.
(d) Win the Republican vote.

2. What do northern Senators feel the seniority system excludes?
(a) Key committees.
(b) Voice of the people.
(c) Freshmen talent.
(d) Votes.

3. Whose influence does Olds state lead him to become less radical?
(a) Truman.
(b) LBJ.
(c) FDR.
(d) Wilson.

4. When roll call is taken for Douglas' motion of adjournment, how may Senators back him?
(a) 15.
(b) 71.
(c) 68.
(d) 5.

5. Why does Morse side with the Democrats in 1954?
(a) He wants to run for Minority Leader.
(b) He wants a seat on the Foreign Relations Committee.
(c) He wants a seat on the Argiculture Committee.
(d) He is tired of the Republicans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests LBJ turn down the offer for Vice President?

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

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

4. What conservative Senator does LBJ call to replace Kilgore after his death in 1956?

5. When is LBJ sworn in as a Senator?

(see the answer key)

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