1. What was the Armed Ship Bill?
(a) It provided for ships to supply weapons for the Allies in Europe.
(b) It provided a large tax increase to build upthe navy.
(c) It provided for arming neutral American merchant ships.
(d) It provided for US Navy action while claiming neutrality.

2. What is another difficult situation for an elected official besides the interests of the nation and those of the constituency?
(a) National opinion polls.
(b) Presidential arm twisting.
(c) Party pressure to vote the party line.
(d) Political differences within the official's own family.

3. How did Norris attack Joe Cannon's power?
(a) Impeachment threats against the Speaker of the House.
(b) Filibusters on every issue that Cannon favored.
(c) Press conferences informing the public of Cannon's abuse of power.
(d) A resolution requiring the entire House to study and amend a resolution, rather than just allow the Speaker to appoint a committee.

4. In a speech, how did Houston justify his right to deliver an address in a Texas town where he had been turned away from the courthouse?
(a) He said he was the greatest general Texas ever had.
(b) He said he had watered Texas soil with his blood.
(c) He said he had authorized the funds to build that courthouse.
(d) He said he paid his taxes regularly.

5. How does Kennedy assess the failure of both Adams presidencies to produce second terms?
(a) Unwillingness to campaign for a second term in office.
(b) An unwillingness to compromise on mundane matters of politics.
(c) Personalities that clased with everyone not of their religion.
(d) Poor choices for their cabinet members.