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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. Who supports LBJ's decision to volunteer for an unpopular position in the Senate?
(a) Russell.
(b) FDR.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Truman.

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

3. What does LBJ insist on knowing before moving on any piece of legislation?
(a) That he has the votes.
(b) The details of the legislation.
(c) The roll call for the day of the vote.
(d) The author.

4. What does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. become known as after his father's death?
(a) Head of the House.
(b) Uncle Sam.
(c) Uncle Dick.
(d) Grandfather Dick.

5. What assignment does Magnuson want more than Foreign Affairs?
(a) Education.
(b) Security.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Appropriations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who refuses to compromise the seniority system when LBJ wants to put a freshmen Senators in key committees?

2. How is Olds referred to during his trial initiated by LBJ?

3. What Senator is rumored to be a homosexual?

4. When is LBJ sworn in as a Senator?

5. What do northern Senators feel the seniority system excludes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is LBJ's big picture view of the Senate?

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

4. What is the results of Humphrey's speech on civil rights during chapter 19?

5. Why do the Democrats take control of Congress in 1932?

6. What backlash does LBJ feel after the Olds trail?

7. Why does the Senate turn against McCarthy?

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

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

10. What is the effect of an aging Senate?

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