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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kennedy characterize the difficult position of the elected official?
(a) Walking on the moon.
(b) Not being able to care about doing a good job.
(c) Being alone in the desert.
(d) Walking in the difficult landscape of being elected by constituents.

2. What nickname was given to Joe Cannon because of his power?
(a) Czar Cannon.
(b) Lord Cannon.
(c) King Cannon.
(d) Duke Cannon.

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

4. What metaphoric comparison does Kennedy make to John Quincey Adams' Puritanism?
(a) Kennedy's Catholicism.
(b) A conflict of interests.
(c) A mighty ship in a storm.
(d) The east coast, craggy, rocky, somber and strong.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Sam Houston a household word in the United States?

2. Although thought of as a crazy politician, what did John F. Kennedy see as a mark of courage in the man?

3. In addition to being the first Senator from Missouri, what other first did Benton achieve?

4. Why did Norris oppose the Armed Ship Bill when his state seemed to favor it?

5. What two bills did Houston support that made him unpopular in the South?

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