Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the vote in the Olds' case?
(a) 53-15.
(b) Unanimous against Olds.
(c) Unanimous for Olds.
(d) 15-53.

2. What does LBJ insist on knowing before moving on any piece of legislation?
(a) The roll call for the day of the vote.
(b) The author.
(c) That he has the votes.
(d) The details of the legislation.

3. In 1954, who attempts to change Senate Rule 22?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Republicans.
(c) LBJ.
(d) Liberals.

4. What does LBJ demand of his staff?
(a) Compassion for others.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Overtime.
(d) 10 bills per month written.

5. How many liberal Democrats defend Olds during his trial?
(a) Four.
(b) Zero.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

6. What election does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. win in 1930?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Senate.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Governor of Georgia.

7. What do northern Senators feel the seniority system excludes?
(a) Key committees.
(b) Votes.
(c) Voice of the people.
(d) Freshmen talent.

8. How long does Richard Bevard Russell Sr. serve as Chief Justice?
(a) 26 years.
(b) 19 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 16 years.

9. What does Russell Jr call McCarthy?
(a) Genius.
(b) Huckster of hysteria.
(c) Man's man.
(d) Traitor.

10. How is Olds referred to during his trial initiated by LBJ?
(a) As a traitor.
(b) As a Chameleon.
(c) As a stand up Congressman.
(d) An old liberal.

11. What law is passed that gives the FPC power to regulate gas prices?
(a) The Regulated Gas Bill.
(b) The Natural Gas Act.
(c) The Oil Act.
(d) The Free Trade of Gas Act.

12. What state is Estes Kefauver from?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Florida.
(c) Texas.
(d) West Virginia.

13. What Senate Rule limits debate based on unanimous consent agreement?
(a) Senate Rule 21.
(b) Senate Rule 9.
(c) Senate Rule 11.
(d) Senate Rule 14.

14. What attracts Olds by reminding business owners of christian duties toward their workers?
(a) Steel workers.
(b) Civil rights movement.
(c) Labor rights.
(d) Social Gospel movement.

15. Whose influence does Olds state lead him to become less radical?
(a) FDR.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Truman.
(d) LBJ.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wants the information that LBJ gathers regarding votes?

2. How old is LBJ when he becomes Majority Leader?

3. Who does LBJ choose to work on his North Korean investigation committee?

4. How does LBJ feel in the 1950s when there is little action in the Senate?

5. When does Olds join the American Labor Party?

(see the answer keys)

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