Question 1

How would you describe the structure of political parties and elections in Texas? What are the different levels of party organization?

Accepted Answer

a. Party system: Texas does not have a s

Question 2

Which movement has had the largest impact on state legislative races in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Tea Party movement 
B)  La Raza Unida 
C)  the Libertarian movement 
D)  the Green Party movement 
A)  the Tea Party movement 
B)  La Raza Unida 
C)  the Libertarian movement 
D)  the Green Party movement

Question 3

The mass exodus of more affluent whites from urban areas to suburban areas is sometimes referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  urban withdrawal. 
B)  white flight. 
C)  tax-base erosion. 
D)  urban racism. 
A)  urban withdrawal. 
B)  white flight. 
C)  tax-base erosion. 
D)  urban racism.

Question 4

The fastest-growing demographic group in Texas is ________, the majority of whom vote ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Latino; Democratic 
B)  white; Democratic 
C)  Latino; Republican 
D)  African American; Republican 
A)  Latino; Democratic 
B)  white; Democratic 
C)  Latino; Republican 
D)  African American; Republican

Question 5

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; T

Question 6

The primary function of the precinct convention is to write the party platform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Members of the Texas Republican Party have become more conservative and members of the Texas Democratic Party have become more liberal. This evolution best defines

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 8

When intraparty disputes split members into different groups, these groups are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  factions. 
B)  teams. 
C)  enemies. 
D)  subparties. 
A)  factions. 
B)  teams. 
C)  enemies. 
D)  subparties.

Question 9

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 10

In order to win statewide elections, Democrats in Texas want to mobilize which of the following to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latinos 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  women living in rural areas 
A)  Latinos 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  women living in rural areas

Question 11

The Tea Party movement is strong in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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; interstat

Question 13

In recent presidential elections, Texas has

Accepted Answer

A)  consistently supported the Democratic nominee. 
B)  consistently supported the Republican nominee. 
C)  consistently supported the Independent nominee. 
D)  never consistently supported only one party's nominee. 
A)  consistently supported the Democratic nominee. 
B)  consistently supported the Republican nominee. 
C)  consistently supported the Independent nominee. 
D)  never consistently supported only one party's nominee.

Question 14

Blue Dog Democrats are becoming more and more popular in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How would you explain what political parties are and why Texas has a two-party system?

Accepted Answer

a. Define political parties and describe

Question 16

Political parties are now using social media in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct exit polling. 
B)  mobilize voters. 
C)  filibuster in the Senate. 
D)  facilitate nonpartisan elections. 
A)  conduct exit polling. 
B)  mobilize voters. 
C)  filibuster in the Senate. 
D)  facilitate nonpartisan elections.

Question 17

By about the 1940s, a split between liberals and conservatives developed in the Democratic Party that focused on

Accepted Answer

A)  labor and civil liberties measures. 
B)  New Deal economic policies and civil rights measures. 
C)  education and civil rights measures. 
D)  war and New Deal economic policies. 
A)  labor and civil liberties measures. 
B)  New Deal economic policies and civil rights measures. 
C)  education and civil rights measures. 
D)  war and New Deal economic policies.

Question 18

The main role of the precinct conventions is to select delegates to the ________ and possibly to submit resolutions that may eventually become part of the party platform.

Accepted Answer

A)  state executive committee 
B)  county convention 
C)  precinct convention 
D)  state convention 
A)  state executive committee 
B)  county convention 
C)  precinct convention 
D)  state convention

Question 19

The Latino movement known as La Raza Unida occurred during the

Accepted Answer

A)  1920s. 
B)  1940s. 
C)  1960s. 
D)  1980s. 
A)  1920s. 
B)  1940s. 
C)  1960s. 
D)  1980s.

Question 20

When Tip O'Neill said, "all politics is local," he was talking about how

Accepted Answer

A)  powerful local interests are in state politics. 
B)  local issues are not generally ideological. 
C)  all meaningful decisions are made by state and local governments. 
D)  the federal government only has powers granted to it by state governments. 
A)  powerful local interests are in state politics. 
B)  local issues are not generally ideological. 
C)  all meaningful decisions are made by state and local governments. 
D)  the federal government only has powers granted to it by state governments.

How would you describe the structure of political parties and elections in Texas? What are the different levels of party organization?

Which movement has had the largest impact on state legislative races in recent years?

The mass exodus of more affluent whites from urban areas to suburban areas is sometimes referred to as

The fastest-growing demographic group in Texas is , the majority of whom vote .

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 primary function of the precinct convention is to write the party platform.

Members of the Texas Republican Party have become more conservative and members of the Texas Democratic Party have become more liberal. This evolution best defines

When intraparty disputes split members into different groups, these groups are referred to as

Most Texas Democrats today would be classified as

In order to win statewide elections, Democrats in Texas want to mobilize which of the following to vote?

The Tea Party movement is strong in Texas.

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

In recent presidential elections, Texas has

Blue Dog Democrats are becoming more and more popular in Texas.

How would you explain what political parties are and why Texas has a two-party system?

Political parties are now using social media in order to

By about the 1940s, a split between liberals and conservatives developed in the Democratic Party that focused on

The main role of the precinct conventions is to select delegates to the ________ and possibly to submit resolutions that may eventually become part of the party platform.

The Latino movement known as La Raza Unida occurred during the

When Tip O'Neill said, "all politics is local," he was talking about how

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How would you describe the structure of political parties and elections in Texas? What are the different levels of party organization?

Which movement has had the largest impact on state legislative races in recent years?

The mass exodus of more affluent whites from urban areas to suburban areas is sometimes referred to as

The fastest-growing demographic group in Texas is ________, the majority of whom vote ________.

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 primary function of the precinct convention is to write the party platform.

Members of the Texas Republican Party have become more conservative and members of the Texas Democratic Party have become more liberal. This evolution best defines

When intraparty disputes split members into different groups, these groups are referred to as

Most Texas Democrats today would be classified as

In order to win statewide elections, Democrats in Texas want to mobilize which of the following to vote?

The Tea Party movement is strong in Texas.

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

In recent presidential elections, Texas has

Blue Dog Democrats are becoming more and more popular in Texas.

How would you explain what political parties are and why Texas has a two-party system?

Political parties are now using social media in order to

By about the 1940s, a split between liberals and conservatives developed in the Democratic Party that focused on

The main role of the precinct conventions is to select delegates to the ________ and possibly to submit resolutions that may eventually become part of the party platform.

The Latino movement known as La Raza Unida occurred during the

When Tip O'Neill said, "all politics is local," he was talking about how

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

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

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The fastest-growing demographic group in Texas is , the majority of whom vote .