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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George H. W. Bush ran his presidential campaign on the idea that he would be a second helping of whom?
(a) Jimmy Carter.
(b) Ronald Reagan.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) Gerald Ford.

2. At what time of day was George H. W. Bush's 1991 budget finally "hammered out"?
(a) 6:58 a.m.
(b) 5:07 a.m.
(c) 3:47 p.m.
(d) 10:15 p.m.

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

4. O'Rourke says the Republican convention had the intellectual content of song lyrics by what band?
(a) Poison.
(b) Van Halen.
(c) White Snake.
(d) Guns n' Roses.

5. O'Rourke begins "Protectors of a Blameless Citizenry: The Bureaucracy" by talking about what government department?
(a) Transportation.
(b) Agricultural.
(c) Education.
(d) State.

6. What was the name of the foundation that set up a commission to study the electorate?
(a) The Jeffrey and Michelle H. Wright Foundation.
(b) The Roy and Carol G. Bernath Foundation.
(c) The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation.
(d) The Thomas and Ruth B. Martin Foundation.

7. What are the speeches called that O'Rourke heard when he visited the House of Representatives?
(a) Five minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) Three minutes.
(d) One minutes.

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

9. Who told the Atlanta convention that the Democratic party "needs both its left wing and its right wing to fly"?
(a) Bill Clinton.
(b) Jesse Jackson.
(c) George H. W. Bush.
(d) Michael Dukakis.

10. O'Rourke revealed that congressmen use what items that offer a summary of a proposed bill?
(a) A "cheat sheet."
(b) A "cheat card."
(c) An "info guide."
(d) An "info sheet."

11. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?
(a) Toyota Camry.
(b) Chevrolet Camero.
(c) Ford Mustang.
(d) Dodge Neon.

12. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that all pants will be made of?
(a) Denim.
(b) Khaki.
(c) Wool.
(d) Twill.

13. Who has a reputation as being the unofficial fourth branch of government?
(a) The residents of Washington, D.C.
(b) The Green party.
(c) The American people.
(d) The media.

14. Who was Dukakis considering as a running mate before he picked Lloyd Bentsen?
(a) Danny Ortega.
(b) Bill Clinton.
(c) Al Gore.
(d) Barrack Obama.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did a flag desecration case take place?

2. How many letters to a congressman did O'Rourke read before finding a thank-you letter?

3. Who equated a belief in government to the "vapid" peace of mind experienced by church goers?

4. What was Dukakis' wife named?

5. In what year was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome" in an Audi model?

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