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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 attracts Olds by reminding business owners of christian duties toward their workers?

2. What committee is LBJ offered upon entering the Senate?

3. What seemingly impenetrable group does LBJ need support form to reach the White House?

4. What Air Force base is rumored to have inadequate conditions in 1950?

5. Why is LBJ frustrated working in the House?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does the Senate turn against McCarthy?

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

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

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

9. How does the Seventeenth Amendment effect Senators?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the Douglas group? Discuss how this group is formed and the main purpose of this group. Provide examples from the book to support your answer. Is this group successful? If so, provide evidence from the book. If not, what stops them from success?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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