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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. According to Newsweek, how many bills are passed one day in four hours, and 43 minutes?

2. What does LBJ ask for before going into shock after his heart attack?

3. What does Russell Jr call McCarthy?

4. When is LBJ sworn in as a Senator?

5. What does Lady Bird do to sooth LBJ's mood swings during his recovery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the purpose of LBJ's assignment of a committee liaison?

4. Describe the two affairs LBJ has while in the Senate.

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

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

7. When LBJ sends investigators in to the Air Force base, what do they find compared to what LBJ reports to the public?

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

9. In addition to LBJ's demanding work schedule, what other factors cause his poor health?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the most popular committees Senators want to be on? Discuss why these committees are the favorites among Senators and what type of changes they make by being on these committees.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the actions of Andrew Johnson during his presidency concerning seeking revenge after the war.

What is the reaction of the House of Representatives?

What is the reaction of the Senate?

What effects do these actions have on the country?

Essay Topic 3

At one point during the Civil Rights Movement, Eisenhower states that LBJ is the only one that can kill the legislation.

Why does LBJ have so much power?

Does he use his power for good in this situation?

Why does LBJ make the decisions he does regarding the Civil Rights legislation?

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