1. How did Benton's reputation for being crazy become problematic to his opponents?
(a) They never knew what he might do next.
(b) They thought people would think they were picking on Benton.
(c) They feared he would blow up the capitol building.
(d) They feared he would challenge them to a duel.

2. What unwanted praise did Norris and his group receive after the filibuster?
(a) Praise from the German press.
(b) Praise from the French who also opposed the war.
(c) Praise from Lenin in Russia.
(d) Praise from the Mexican government.

3. What is a particular problem on occasion when the electorate presents a desire to the elected official?
(a) What they want is not clear to the elected official.
(b) What they want is not fair to fixed income people.
(c) What they want they are not willing to help pay for.
(d) What they want may not in the long run be good for the constituency.

4. What is Kennedy's third pressure that he feels is the most damaging?
(a) Making decisions that will satisfy everyone in one way or another.
(b) Making decisions when a fellow Senator or Congressman needs to get a pet project going.
(c) Making decisions when to satisfy a constituancy will not be what is best for the nation.
(d) Making decisions when you do not have enough information to make good ones.

5. How many other Republicans lost their careers by standing with Ross against the impeachment of President Johnson?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Fourteen.