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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. 123-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was George H. W. Bush's first Drug Czar?
(a) John P. Walters.
(b) Lee P. Brown.
(c) William Bennet.
(d) Barry McCaffrey.

2. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?
(a) Ford Mustang.
(b) Dodge Neon.
(c) Toyota Camry.
(d) Chevrolet Camero.

3. Who has a reputation as being the unofficial fourth branch of government?
(a) The residents of Washington, D.C.
(b) The American people.
(c) The Green party.
(d) The media.

4. What is the name of the agency that dealt with an outbreak of "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) Federal Interstate Traffic Safety Agency.
(b) Federal Highway Traffic Safety Agency.
(c) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(d) National Interstate Traffic Safety Administration.

5. O'Rourke presents an unflattering picture of House Democratic efforts to talk environmentalism in advance of what?
(a) Summer.
(b) Earth Day.
(c) A vote on climate reform.
(d) The elections.

Short Answer Questions

1. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that every meal will be?

2. O'Rourke visited the Department of Transportation and was surprised to discover that many of the workers were fans of what?

3. What is the name of the group of journalists who ask questions and take photos at the White House?

4. Who was the presidential candidate for the Republicans when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?

5. Who was the presidential candidate for the Democrats when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?

(see the answer key)

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