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

2. How many southern votes does Russell control during the 1952 election?

3. How does LBJ feel in the 1950s when there is little action in the Senate?

4. What unpopular job does LBJ volunteer for within the Senate?

5. What is LBJ's goal for the 1951?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Seventeenth Amendment effect Senators?

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

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

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

5. Why does Russell try to avoid a formal committee report of the Truman Administration hearings?

6. How is LBJ described when he is a Senator?

7. What is the Senate responsible for?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe LBJ's relationship with Lady Bird.

Why is Lady Bird so loyal to LBJ?

Do you think Lady Bird gives something up by marrying LBJ and staying with him?

Why does she describe her best years as the Senate Years?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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