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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Our Government: What the Fuck Do They Do All Day and Why Does it Cost So Goddamned Much Money? pp. 109-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does O'Rourke believe increases bureaucracy by forcing the government to address people's frivolous complaints?
(a) Advertising agencies.
(b) Consumer advocates.
(c) Print media.
(d) Angry parents.

2. O'Rourke began the sub-section "Attack of the Midget Vote-suckers" by comparing conventions to what?
(a) Proms.
(b) High school reunions.
(c) Cheerleading competitions.
(d) Pageants.

3. Who said, "Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die"?
(a) Dick Weart.
(b) Mike Mullin.
(c) Mario Perez.
(d) Albert Collins.

4. Who was George H. W. Bush's first Drug Czar?
(a) John P. Walters.
(b) Lee P. Brown.
(c) Barry McCaffrey.
(d) William Bennet.

5. What amendment is in question as to whether or not it allows flag burning in protest?
(a) 9th.
(b) 23rd.
(c) 1st.
(d) 11th.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does O'Rourke describe a day when Congress is not even in session?

2. For how long has an agency had to deal with "runaway car syndrome"?

3. Who was the presidential candidate for the Democrats when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?

4. What drug does O'Rourke says makes a person think they can fly?

5. Who does O'Rourke say has more respect for their electorates than the American parties?

(see the answer key)

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