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

2. What liberal Senator does LBJ attempt to befriend when leaders run into difficulties bringing the liberals and conservatives together?

3. How long does Richard Bevard Russell Sr. serve as Chief Justice?

4. What is the vote in the Olds' case?

5. What term refers to a body of laws proposed to enforce segregation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the effect of an aging Senate?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Russell JR. gain from LBJ?

9. How does LBJ take, literally, a hands on approach to gaining support and votes?

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

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

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

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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