Question 1

Texans are increasingly identifying themselves as

Accepted Answer

A)  Republican. 
B)  independent. 
C)  Democratic. 
D)  Libertarian. 
A)  Republican. 
B)  independent. 
C)  Democratic. 
D)  Libertarian.

Question 2

The pattern,beginning in the 1950s,of Texans voting for a Republican president but sticking with conservative Democrats for state offices is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Yellow Dog democracy. 
B)  presidential Republicanism. 
C)  the white primary. 
D)  the Eisenhower syndrome. 
A)  Yellow Dog democracy. 
B)  presidential Republicanism. 
C)  the white primary. 
D)  the Eisenhower syndrome.

Question 3

African Americans have the largest percentage share of voters in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The most important goal of political parties is to

Accepted Answer

A)  fund political candidates. 
B)  gain control of government through popular elections. 
C)  organize political rallies. 
D)  organize PACs. 
A)  fund political candidates. 
B)  gain control of government through popular elections. 
C)  organize political rallies. 
D)  organize PACs.

Question 5

Most third-party candidates in Texas are unsuccessful in their electoral bids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the lowest level of the permanent party organization in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  ward chair 
B)  district chair 
C)  county chair 
D)  precinct chair 
A)  ward chair 
B)  district chair 
C)  county chair 
D)  precinct chair

Question 7

Most Texas Democrats today would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal. 
B)  moderate. 
C)  independent. 
D)  swing voters. 
A)  liberal. 
B)  moderate. 
C)  independent. 
D)  swing voters.

Question 8

Texas Democrats have been relegated to a minority status at the state level since

Accepted Answer

A)  1948. 
B)  1964. 
C)  1980. 
D)  1994. 
A)  1948. 
B)  1964. 
C)  1980. 
D)  1994.

Question 9

Which statement correctly describes the requirements for membership in a major political party in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  An individual must apply for membership through a formal process. 
B)  An individual must have voted in two party primaries in successive elections. 
C)  One must be a registered voter in the state of Texas and 21 years of age. 
D)  With no requirements, a registered voter simply chooses which party primary to vote in. 
A)  An individual must apply for membership through a formal process. 
B)  An individual must have voted in two party primaries in successive elections. 
C)  One must be a registered voter in the state of Texas and 21 years of age. 
D)  With no requirements, a registered voter simply chooses which party primary to vote in.

Question 10

Describe the history of Texas as a one-party state.Which party dominates Texas politics,and what are the historical origins behind this dominance? What were some of the ramifications of one-party rule? What caused the rise of a two-party system in Texas?

Accepted Answer

a.History: Defeat of Edmund J.Davis; Tex

Question 11

The degree to which members of the Texas Republican Party have become more conservative and members of the Texas Democratic Party have become more liberal is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  partisan drift. 
B)  partisan allegiance. 
C)  partisan polarization. 
D)  the two-party system. 
A)  partisan drift. 
B)  partisan allegiance. 
C)  partisan polarization. 
D)  the two-party system.

Question 12

Discuss urban,rural,and suburban influences on partisanship.Explain which party tends to dominate in each of these areas,and why.

Accepted Answer

a.Urbanization: White flight; interstate

Question 13

The Dixiecrats abandoned the national Democratic Party in the 1948 presidential election over the issue of

Accepted Answer

A)  the Cold War. 
B)  civil rights. 
C)  the national deficit. 
D)  welfare reform. 
A)  the Cold War. 
B)  civil rights. 
C)  the national deficit. 
D)  welfare reform.

Question 14

Why are Texas Republicans considered to be in a "divided moment"?

Accepted Answer

A)  because Republicans are divided over Latino voter recruitment 
B)  because coalition between the Latino and African American voters has dominated state politics in recent years, and the Tea Party movement has begun to influence state legislative races as well as statewide races 
C)  because of the rise of independent voters and the growing influence of the Tea Party movement 
D)  because pro-business Republicans have dominated state politics in recent years, and the Tea Party movement has begun to influence state legislative races as well as major statewide races 
A)  because Republicans are divided over Latino voter recruitment 
B)  because coalition between the Latino and African American voters has dominated state politics in recent years, and the Tea Party movement has begun to influence state legislative races as well as statewide races 
C)  because of the rise of independent voters and the growing influence of the Tea Party movement 
D)  because pro-business Republicans have dominated state politics in recent years, and the Tea Party movement has begun to influence state legislative races as well as major statewide races

Question 15

No Democrat has won Texas in a presidential race since ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Barack Obama 
B)  Bill Clinton 
C)  Jimmy Carter 
D)  Ann Richards 
A)  Barack Obama 
B)  Bill Clinton 
C)  Jimmy Carter 
D)  Ann Richards

Question 16

The process of ________ occurs throughout our early years,when parents,religious leaders,teachers,and others influence our partisan identifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation 
B)  political partisanship 
C)  political culture 
D)  political socialization 
A)  acculturation 
B)  political partisanship 
C)  political culture 
D)  political socialization

Question 17

The first African American woman elected to Congress from Texas was

Accepted Answer

A)  Barbara Jordan. 
B)  Sheila Jackson Lee. 
C)  Shirley Chisholm. 
D)  Eddie Bernice Johnson. 
A)  Barbara Jordan. 
B)  Sheila Jackson Lee. 
C)  Shirley Chisholm. 
D)  Eddie Bernice Johnson.

Question 18

Partisan polarization refers to situations in which members of the same political party begin to fight over policy and ideological issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Social media is an important fund-raising tool because it is less costly to solicit campaign contributions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ believe that they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force to be reckoned with within the Republican Party.

Accepted Answer

A)  Libertarians 
B)  Tea Party members 
C)  Conservative Republicans 
D)  Independents 
A)  Libertarians 
B)  Tea Party members 
C)  Conservative Republicans 
D)  Independents

Texans are increasingly identifying themselves as

The pattern,beginning in the 1950s,of Texans voting for a Republican president but sticking with conservative Democrats for state offices is called

African Americans have the largest percentage share of voters in Texas.

The most important goal of political parties is to

Most third-party candidates in Texas are unsuccessful in their electoral bids.

What is the lowest level of the permanent party organization in Texas?

Most Texas Democrats today would be classified as

Texas Democrats have been relegated to a minority status at the state level since

Which statement correctly describes the requirements for membership in a major political party in Texas?

Describe the history of Texas as a one-party state.Which party dominates Texas politics,and what are the historical origins behind this dominance? What were some of the ramifications of one-party rule? What caused the rise of a two-party system in Texas?

The degree to which members of the Texas Republican Party have become more conservative and members of the Texas Democratic Party have become more liberal is referred to as

Discuss urban,rural,and suburban influences on partisanship.Explain which party tends to dominate in each of these areas,and why.

The Dixiecrats abandoned the national Democratic Party in the 1948 presidential election over the issue of

Why are Texas Republicans considered to be in a "divided moment"?

No Democrat has won Texas in a presidential race since ________.

The process of ________ occurs throughout our early years,when parents,religious leaders,teachers,and others influence our partisan identifications.

The first African American woman elected to Congress from Texas was

Partisan polarization refers to situations in which members of the same political party begin to fight over policy and ideological issues.

Social media is an important fund-raising tool because it is less costly to solicit campaign contributions.

________ believe that they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force to be reckoned with within the Republican Party.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

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Exam 4: Political Parties

Texans are increasingly identifying themselves as

The pattern,beginning in the 1950s,of Texans voting for a Republican president but sticking with conservative Democrats for state offices is called

African Americans have the largest percentage share of voters in Texas.

The most important goal of political parties is to

Most third-party candidates in Texas are unsuccessful in their electoral bids.

What is the lowest level of the permanent party organization in Texas?

Most Texas Democrats today would be classified as

Texas Democrats have been relegated to a minority status at the state level since

Which statement correctly describes the requirements for membership in a major political party in Texas?

Describe the history of Texas as a one-party state.Which party dominates Texas politics,and what are the historical origins behind this dominance? What were some of the ramifications of one-party rule? What caused the rise of a two-party system in Texas?

The degree to which members of the Texas Republican Party have become more conservative and members of the Texas Democratic Party have become more liberal is referred to as

Discuss urban,rural,and suburban influences on partisanship.Explain which party tends to dominate in each of these areas,and why.

The Dixiecrats abandoned the national Democratic Party in the 1948 presidential election over the issue of

Why are Texas Republicans considered to be in a "divided moment"?

No Democrat has won Texas in a presidential race since ________.

The process of ________ occurs throughout our early years,when parents,religious leaders,teachers,and others influence our partisan identifications.

The first African American woman elected to Congress from Texas was

Partisan polarization refers to situations in which members of the same political party begin to fight over policy and ideological issues.

Social media is an important fund-raising tool because it is less costly to solicit campaign contributions.

________ believe that they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force to be reckoned with within the Republican Party.

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

Filters