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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the constitution originally state Senators are elected?
(a) By the House.
(b) By the President.
(c) By state legislatures.
(d) Popular vote.

3. How long is LBJ sedated after his heart attack?
(a) 72 hours.
(b) 12 hours.
(c) 36 hours.
(d) 48 hours.

4. Who wants the information that LBJ gathers regarding votes?
(a) No one.
(b) Other Senators.
(c) The White House.
(d) The House of Representatives.

5. What is the result of LBJ's demanding work schedule?
(a) A varity of medical problems.
(b) A divorce.
(c) Depression.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How close do the Democrats come to controlling the Senate in 1954?

2. What does LBJ do to accommodate his many guests during his recovery on the ranch?

3. Who heads the Senate?

4. What does LBJ's brother, Sam, do to help his situation in terms of his career?

5. How do the two houses of congress treat the Great Depression?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the press' reaction to LBJ attitude after his recovery from the heart attack in 1955?

2. After the Olds trial, what does LBJ say about Olds in a speech given regarding the trial?

3. How does LBJ stop some Senators from trying to change Senate Rule 22?

4. What is the greatest benefit of LBJ initiating Olds destruction?

5. How is LBJ able to expand nine and reduce four committees to his favor?

6. Why do some think Olds is a communist?

7. Why does LBJ feel Democrats need credit for the rescue of an idolized President?

8. Why does the Senate turn against McCarthy?

9. What is LBJ relationship with his other family members like?

10. What is the effect of an aging Senate?

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