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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. How did O'Rourke describe Reagan's social programs?
(a) Heartless.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Luke warm.
(d) Genius.

2. Who did O'Rourke blame for the poor state of the nation?
(a) The Middle East.
(b) The media.
(c) The American people.
(d) The politicians.

3. Who was the presidential candidate for the Democrats when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?
(a) Clinton.
(b) Dukakis.
(c) Bush.
(d) Carter.

4. O'Rourke presents an unflattering picture of House Democratic efforts to talk environmentalism in advance of what?
(a) A vote on climate reform.
(b) Summer.
(c) The elections.
(d) Earth Day.

5. Who was George H. W. Bush's running mate in 1988?
(a) Al Gore.
(b) Bob Dole.
(c) Dick Cheney.
(d) Dan Quayle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say will be the only thing on the shelves at libraries?

3. What party game does O'Rourke liken the American political system to?

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

5. What was the name of the prophet who warned against a king that would take a 10th of his people's sheep?

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