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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of LBJ's power in the Senate?

2. How many siblings does LBJ have?

3. What committee controls the money to run programs proposed by other committees?

4. What seemingly impenetrable group does LBJ need support form to reach the White House?

5. What does LBJ's brother, Sam, do to help his situation in terms of his career?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Democrats take control of Congress in 1932?

2. What is LBJ relationship with his other family members like?

3. Why do some think Olds is a communist?

4. How does LBJ take, literally, a hands on approach to gaining support and votes?

5. How does LBJ stop some Senators from trying to change Senate Rule 22?

6. How does LBJ use money from the Oilman to his advantage?

7. How does LBJ's relationship with Lady Bird change after his heart attack in 1955?

8. After the Olds trial, what does LBJ say about Olds in a speech given regarding the trial?

9. Why does Russell try to avoid a formal committee report of the Truman Administration hearings?

10. Why does the Senate turn against McCarthy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the Douglas group? Discuss how this group is formed and the main purpose of this group. Provide examples from the book to support your answer. Is this group successful? If so, provide evidence from the book. If not, what stops them from success?

Essay Topic 2

What is Section 1985 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code? How does this section come into play with the Civil Rights legislation? What Senators are against this section and what do they do to stop it? What Senators are for this legislation and what do they do to keep it alive? Explain why this is so important in this piece of legislation.

Essay Topic 3

What is the Texas NYA? How does LBJ make a lasting impact on this organization and the people it serves? How does the organization make a lasting impact on LBJ? Provide examples to support your answer.

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