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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. 123-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Comic books.
(b) Murder mystery novels.
(c) Diet and workout books.
(d) Videos.

2. What exists in a state of perpetual failure because motion is valued above direction and achievement?
(a) The Democratic party.
(b) Government.
(c) The Republican party.
(d) Social security.

3. Who was the attorney for the plaintiffs during a flag desecration case?
(a) Walker.
(b) Kunstler.
(c) Brennan.
(d) Johnson.

4. What drug does O'Rourke says makes a person think they can fly?
(a) Heroin.
(b) PCP.
(c) LSD.
(d) Cocaine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did the government begin formulating agricultural policy?

2. How often does the press secretary at the White House field questions from the media?

3. O'Rourke says the Republican convention had the intellectual content of song lyrics by what band?

4. What is the name of the agency that dealt with an outbreak of "runaway car syndrome"?

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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