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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Three Branches of Government: Money, Television and Bullshit, pp. 49-65.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of "The Power Game: How Washington Works"?
(a) Christopher Cav.
(b) Jeffrey Simpson.
(c) Jason Watson.
(d) Hedrick Smith.

2. What is the name of the group of journalists who ask questions and take photos at the White House?
(a) White House Press Group.
(b) White House Press Association.
(c) White House Press Club.
(d) White House Press Corps.

3. When did O'Rourke predict that there would be an election of significance?
(a) 2000.
(b) 1992.
(c) 2004.
(d) 1996.

4. O' Rourke compares the president's decision-making ability to that of a child of what age?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

5. Seeing the strange collection of tourists, journalists, and protesters, O'Rourke contemplated that Washington really needs what?
(a) A bouncer.
(b) A security system.
(c) A dress code.
(d) Better education.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke revealed that congressmen use what items that offer a summary of a proposed bill?

2. Who did O'Rourke blame for the poor state of the nation?

3. Who told the Atlanta convention that the Democratic party "needs both its left wing and its right wing to fly"?

4. O'Rourke recalls shadowing whom for a day?

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

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