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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term refers to a body of laws proposed to enforce segregation?

2. What amendment to the U.S. constitution gives black individuals the right to vote?

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

4. How are LBJ's children being raised?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is LBJ such a contrast to the typical Senator?

3. Why does LBJ lose the Senate seat in the 1941 special election?

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

5. How is the Senate Supreme described in chapter 15?

6. What is LBJ's relationship with his wife like?

7. What is the Senate responsible for?

8. How does LBJ take, literally, a hands on approach to gaining support and votes?

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

10. How does LBJ's relationship with Lady Bird change after his heart attack in 1955?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the press' role in the advancement of LBJ's career.

How does he use the press to his advantage?

Does LBJ ever use the press unethically?

List examples of LBJ's use and connections with the press.

Essay Topic 2

Humphrey poses a possible threat to LBJ. How does LBJ form an alliance with Humphrey? Is this alliance successful. Provide examples or an explanation for you answer.

Essay Topic 3

When does the breaking point occur for LBJ when he realizes that he can no longer fully side with the south? Provide information about what events occur directly before and after this point. Do you think LBJ sees it coming and does he prepare himself for this point?

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