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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. What does Russell Jr call McCarthy?

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

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

5. How many liberal Democrats defend Olds during his trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the Seventeenth Amendment effect Senators?

3. What is the effect of an aging Senate?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LBJ is a powerful force. In your opinion, do others respect LBJ or simply fear him? Provide evidence for your answer based on events and situations from the book.

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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