Author Question: In November 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated while A) attempting to undermine support for ... (Read 55 times)

tfester · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Underlying Johnson's vision of a Great Society was

A) the desire to be reelected in 1960.
B) his belief that the Republicans would return to office in 1964.
C) his opposition to Kennedy's legislative programs.
D) the most extensive reform program in U.S. history.

Question 2

One of Lyndon Johnson's major goals as president was to

A) lessen the power of the executive branch in the political process.
B) slow down the pace of the civil rights movement.
C) secure the foundation of the welfare state.
D) reduce government involvement in the economy.

Question 3

Presidents Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson were similar in

A) their culture and sophistication.
B) crude and offensive personal manners.
C) ability to deal effectively with Congress.
D) aggressive use of presidential power.

Question 4

In November 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated while

A) attempting to undermine support for Vice President Johnson, who hoped to oppose him in the 1964 Democratic primary.
B) promoting his plans to invade Cuba.
C) on a political trip to help unite the Texas Democratic party.
D) en route to a vacation on Padre Island.