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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many votes does LBJ need to vote as a Bloc with the south against cloture?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 7.

2. What group steps in to help the widow of the deceased man in 1945?
(a) The Americans for Civil Rights.
(b) The Coalition for Justice.
(c) The American G.I. Forum.
(d) The NAACP.

3. Who is elected LBJ's replacement for Majority Leader?
(a) Muskie.
(b) Mansfield.
(c) Chruch.
(d) Russell.

4. What does LBJ unleash by the end of chapter 37?
(a) His support for the south.
(b) His hatred toward unjustice.
(c) His empathy for minorities.
(d) His hatred toward minorities.

5. What does the press accuse LBJ of in 1956?
(a) Denying Senatorial rights.
(b) Doing nothing.
(c) Being controlled by Russell.
(d) Unethical dealings.

6. Prior to holding the Presidency, what does LBJ say about African Americans?
(a) Their voting should be limited.
(b) They are an inproverished people.
(c) They should be equal.
(d) They are lazy and prone to violence.

7. On February 3, 1956, how must is Senator Case bribed with?
(a) $40,000.00.
(b) $30,000.00.
(c) $25,000.00.
(d) $45,000.00.

8. What do Church and O'Mahoney propose as an addendum to voting rights laws?
(a) Must be employed.
(b) Right to sit on the jury.
(c) Right to vote in prelimanaires only.
(d) Voting age moved to 21.

9. What does Russell do if he is threatened by a comprehensive civil rights bill?
(a) Filibuster.
(b) Rally the Southern Bloc.
(c) Launch an investigation.
(d) Vote against it.

10. What does LBJ do to keep power in the Senate?
(a) Visit Senate daily.
(b) Propose his VP office remain in the Senate.
(c) Appoint an assistant to work in Senate.
(d) Keep loyal Senators in office.

11. What committees do the new Democrats demand?
(a) Foreign Affairs and Appropriations.
(b) Education and Policy.
(c) Policy and Steering.
(d) Appropriations and Education.

12. What civil rights amendments outlaw slavery and guarantee the right to vote and due process?
(a) 5, 9, 15.
(b) 1, 13, 19.
(c) 13, 14, 15.
(d) 1, 5, 8.

13. Who losses ground among African Americans from 1952-1956?
(a) Stevenson.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Russell.
(d) LBJ.

14. Who does Eisenhower say has the power to kill the whole civil rights bill?
(a) LBJ.
(b) Himself.
(c) Russell.
(d) Eastland.

15. What new Democrats refuse the keep quiet and learn during the period of being a Senator?
(a) Proxmire and Smith.
(b) Muskie and Church.
(c) Proxmire and Holding.
(d) Muskie and Proxmire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has to be included in the Part IV to still enforce voting rights?

2. What is the first civil rights legislation submitted by the FDR administration?

3. What does a change in Texas law allow LBJ to do in 1960?

4. Who does LBJ placate behind the scenes?

5. Who conducts the longest one man filibuster described in chapter 41?

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