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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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

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

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

4. What ball did O'Rourke peek in on where he saw boogying and people playing the electric guitar?
(a) The Magnolia Ball.
(b) Police Atheletic League Ball.
(c) Inaugural Balls.
(d) Young Americans Ball.

5. Who was the keynote speaker at the 1988 Democratic convention?
(a) Jim Hightower.
(b) Ann Richards.
(c) Bill Clinton.
(d) Ted Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke begins "Protectors of a Blameless Citizenry: The Bureaucracy" by talking about what government department?

2. What are the speeches called that O'Rourke heard when he visited the House of Representatives?

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

4. Who is the author of "The Power Game: How Washington Works"?

5. How did O'Rourke describe Reagan's social programs?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does O'Rourke feel that the American political system is like a Mexican Christmas fiesta?

2. How does O'Rourke describe the Democratic National Convention?

3. To what does O'Rourke attribute the problem of the national deficit?

4. How does O'Rourke describe the partnership between Dukakis and Bentson?

5. Why does O'Rourke seem to believe that being a congressman is a thankless job?

6. How does O'Rourke feel about George H. W. Bush's 1991 budget?

7. From O'Rourke's description, what does a congressman's job entail?

8. How does O'Rourke feel about the concept of political conventions?

9. How does O'Rourke feel about the Democratic speeches given during a visit to the House of Representatives?

10. What does O'Rourke think about the modern high school civics text book?

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