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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Our Government: What the Fuck Do They Do All Day and Why Does it Cost So Goddamned Much Money? pp. 109-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What brand of beer does O'Rourke mention when saying that "runaway car syndrome" is the result of drinking while driving?
(a) Pabst.
(b) Miller.
(c) Budweiser.
(d) Heineken.

2. George H. W. Bush ran his presidential campaign on the idea that he would be a second helping of whom?
(a) Gerald Ford.
(b) Jimmy Carter.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) Ronald Reagan.

3. O'Rourke visited the Department of Transportation and was surprised to discover that many of the workers were fans of what?
(a) Cars.
(b) "Star Wars."
(c) The Rolling Stones.
(d) Video games.

4. How often does the press secretary at the White House field questions from the media?
(a) Every other day.
(b) Twice a day.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Once a day.

5. At what time of day was George H. W. Bush's 1991 budget finally "hammered out"?
(a) 3:47 p.m.
(b) 5:07 a.m.
(c) 10:15 p.m.
(d) 6:58 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what state was Dukakis governor in 1988?

2. What amendment is in question as to whether or not it allows flag burning in protest?

3. Who said, "What we want from the taxpayers is continual cooperation!" in regard to America's drug problem?

4. In what year did a flag desecration case take place?

5. O'Rourke revealed that congressmen use what items that offer a summary of a proposed bill?

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