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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. What was Dukakis' wife named?
(a) Kitty.
(b) Marsha.
(c) Christina.
(d) Rebecka.

2. 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."

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

4. How often does the press secretary at the White House field questions from the media?
(a) Once a day.
(b) Twice a day.
(c) Every other day.
(d) Once a week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "Runaway car syndrome" is a situation where a vehicle spontaneously does what?

2. According to a study by a foundation, what percent of Americans did not know what party Llotd Bentsen was affiliated with during an election?

3. During the convention, O'Rourke says both Democrats and Republicans act like mindless fans of what?

4. Who does O'Rourke say is the only Democrat who came to the convention with real ideas?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe O'Rourke's experience with the Young Americans Ball.

4. What does O'Rourke say is the best way to truly understand the function of government?

5. Describe the world O'Rourke envisions when he points out the flaws of the "majority rules" system.

6. What problems does O'Rourke see with the U.S. Constitution?

7. How does O'Rourke feel that consumer advocates compel increased bureaucracy?

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

9. Why does O'Rourke believe that the United States government remains unchecked?

10. How does O'Rourke describe the Republican and Democratic platforms during the 1988 elections?

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