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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 is the result of LBJ's demanding work schedule?

2. What is the name of Lady Bird's radio station?

3. What does LBJ say about opposing Eisenhower's Foreign policy?

4. What are the years from 1891-1859 considered in the Senate?

5. Whose influence does Olds state lead him to become less radical?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the Senate responsible for?

3. Why do some think Olds is a communist?

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

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

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

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

8. How does LBJ use money from the Oilman to his advantage?

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

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

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

What is Section 1985 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code? How does this section come into play with the Civil Rights legislation? What Senators are against this section and what do they do to stop it? What Senators are for this legislation and what do they do to keep it alive? Explain why this is so important in this piece of legislation.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the technique of Live Paring for Senate votes.

How does LBJ use this to become useful as a Whip?

What legislation is affected during LBJ's time as Whip because of Live Paring?

How do these actions effect LBJ's career?

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