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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 does LBJ recruit to help with his presidential nomination?

2. What do Church and O'Mahoney propose as an addendum to voting rights laws?

3. How many votes does LBJ need to vote as a Bloc with the south against cloture?

4. What does the Senate do when LBJ is welcomed back from his heart attack and recovery in 1956?

5. What group steps in to help the widow of the deceased man in 1945?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does LBJ want his Vice Presidential offices to remain where his Senate offices are?

2. What two committees wae created in 1958 and what is their purpose?

3. Why is it important for LBJ to win the 1956 Democratic nomination?

4. What does the Declaration of Constitutional Principles pronounce?

5. Why do the unions support LBJ's bill and provide him with the remaining votes he needs?

6. Why is LBJ's check-up at the Mayo Clinic a convenient absence from Senate?

7. What is the result of Governor Faubus' actions regarding the African American children and Central High School?

8. What does LBJ's Civil Rights law do for the movement?

9. What environment does LBJ grow up in that leads him to be prejudice?

10. What leads to the increase the black voters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the last 1800's, what is the seniority rule so important in the Senate? What factors lead to this need? How do Senator aids effect this need?

Essay Topic 2

LBJ gladly accepts the unwanted position of Democratic Whip then Minority Leaders. Outline LBJ's political strategy in making these bold moves.

How can the strategy backfired?

What does LBJ have to do to maximize his time in these positions?

Many other have a difficult time in these positions. Does LBJ? Why or Why not?

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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