Question 1

Which of the following is one of a party precinct chair's duties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Representing the party in lawsuits 
B)  Registering and persuading voters in the state 
C)  Getting people to the polls 
D)  Distributing candidate literature and info to different states 
E)  Doing interviews on national television about local issues 
A)  Representing the party in lawsuits 
B)  Registering and persuading voters in the state 
C)  Getting people to the polls 
D)  Distributing candidate literature and info to different states 
E)  Doing interviews on national television about local issues

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the Libertarian Party?

Accepted Answer

A)  It advocates the enforcement by the state of fundamentalist Christian family values. 
B)  It supports limited government and maximum individual liberties. 
C)  It is economically liberal but is conservative on social issues. 
D)  It has its strongest base of support in South Texas. 
E)  It is really just a conservative wing of the Democratic Party. 
A)  It advocates the enforcement by the state of fundamentalist Christian family values. 
B)  It supports limited government and maximum individual liberties. 
C)  It is economically liberal but is conservative on social issues. 
D)  It has its strongest base of support in South Texas. 
E)  It is really just a conservative wing of the Democratic Party.

Question 3

Which of the following statements does not exemplify liberal ideology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government must regulate the economy. 
B)  Government power should be used to protect the disadvantaged and to promote equality. 
C)  Government should institute a progressive tax system. 
D)  Government should provide a robust social safety net. 
E)  Government should have a minimal role in regulating the economy and business. 
A)  Government must regulate the economy. 
B)  Government power should be used to protect the disadvantaged and to promote equality. 
C)  Government should institute a progressive tax system. 
D)  Government should provide a robust social safety net. 
E)  Government should have a minimal role in regulating the economy and business.

Question 4

What is a stratarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A political system in which power is diffused among and within levels of party organization 
B)  An economic system in which power is concentrated in the hands of the wealthy and powerful 
C)  A social system in which power is hierarchically distributed based on family lineage 
D)  A system of political organization found in patriarchal societies 
E)  A pluralist system that diffuses power among various interest groups 
A)  A political system in which power is diffused among and within levels of party organization 
B)  An economic system in which power is concentrated in the hands of the wealthy and powerful 
C)  A social system in which power is hierarchically distributed based on family lineage 
D)  A system of political organization found in patriarchal societies 
E)  A pluralist system that diffuses power among various interest groups

Question 5

What is one way in which Republicans differ from Libertarians?

Accepted Answer

A)  Republicans tend to be more liberal on social issues compared with Libertarians. 
B)  Republicans tend to be more liberal on economic issues compared with Libertarians. 
C)  Republicans tend to be more conservative on economic issues compared with Libertarians. 
D)  Republicans tend to be more conservative on social issues compared with Libertarians. 
E)  There are no differences between Libertarians and Republicans. 
A)  Republicans tend to be more liberal on social issues compared with Libertarians. 
B)  Republicans tend to be more liberal on economic issues compared with Libertarians. 
C)  Republicans tend to be more conservative on economic issues compared with Libertarians. 
D)  Republicans tend to be more conservative on social issues compared with Libertarians. 
E)  There are no differences between Libertarians and Republicans.

Question 6

In 2008,what is one reason why Obama won in Harris,Travis,Bexar,and Dallas counties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strong Republican support 
B)  Strong conservative Tea Party support 
C)  Solid support from independents and right-wing Republicans 
D)  Voting irregularities due to using paper ballots 
E)  Solid support from Latino and African American voters 
A)  Strong Republican support 
B)  Strong conservative Tea Party support 
C)  Solid support from independents and right-wing Republicans 
D)  Voting irregularities due to using paper ballots 
E)  Solid support from Latino and African American voters

Question 7

Which of these third parties probably has had the least influence on Texas politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Green 
B)  Populist 
C)  Libertarian 
D)  Fascist 
E)  Republican 
A)  Green 
B)  Populist 
C)  Libertarian 
D)  Fascist 
E)  Republican

Question 8

Explain three major differences between the Texas Republican and Democratic party platforms.Which party best represents your views on the issues you find most important.

Accepted Answer

Three major differences between the Texa

Question 9

Which geographic area of Texas is a Democratic stronghold?

Accepted Answer

A)  West Texas 
B)  The suburbs of Dallas,Fort Worth,Houston,San Antonio,and Austin 
C)  Hispanic counties of South Texas 
D)  Texas Panhandle and Texas South Plains 
E)  Hill Country 
A)  West Texas 
B)  The suburbs of Dallas,Fort Worth,Houston,San Antonio,and Austin 
C)  Hispanic counties of South Texas 
D)  Texas Panhandle and Texas South Plains 
E)  Hill Country

Question 10

Who comprises the county executive committee?

Accepted Answer

A)  All county party chairpersons 
B)  The top state party candidates 
C)  Delegates to the state convention 
D)  All precinct party chairpersons 
E)  The basic party officials 
A)  All county party chairpersons 
B)  The top state party candidates 
C)  Delegates to the state convention 
D)  All precinct party chairpersons 
E)  The basic party officials

Question 11

Describe the political party climate in Texas since the 1940s.Describe the process by which the Republican Party has replaced the Democratic Party as the more influential and powerful party within the state.Identify third-party and independent challenges to the dominant party during this time.

Accepted Answer

The political party climate in Texas sin

Question 12

Describe the differences between the Libertarian Party and the Republican Party and between the Green Party and the Democratic Party.

Accepted Answer

The Libertarian Party and the Republican

Question 13

Trace the evolution of the two major parties within Texas,including their history of involvement in Texas politics,their issues,and their relative political strength and successes.Explain the benefits and drawbacks of having a two-party system rather than a multiparty system.

Accepted Answer

The two major parties in Texas, the Demo

Question 14

Define the concept of a political party,and explain the basic functions performed by political parties.Describe the benefits and drawbacks of political parties.

Accepted Answer

A political party is an organized group

Question 15

In 2016,how did delegates to the state party conventions communicate their experiences and describe the proceedings to those outside the conventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  By organizing massive marches to capture media attention 
B)  Via social media such as Facebook and Twitter 
C)  By writing letters to the editors of magazines around the country 
D)  With an extensive direct-mail campaign 
E)  With meetings in homes and churches 
A)  By organizing massive marches to capture media attention 
B)  Via social media such as Facebook and Twitter 
C)  By writing letters to the editors of magazines around the country 
D)  With an extensive direct-mail campaign 
E)  With meetings in homes and churches

Question 16

Explain the difference between temporary and permanent party organizations.

Accepted Answer

Temporary party organizations are formed

Question 17

What is required for a candidate to win an office in a general election in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  A majority of the vote 
B)  Two-thirds of the vote 
C)  A plurality of the vote 
D)  Three-quarters of the vote 
E)  A supermajority of the vote 
A)  A majority of the vote 
B)  Two-thirds of the vote 
C)  A plurality of the vote 
D)  Three-quarters of the vote 
E)  A supermajority of the vote

Question 18

Who is responsible for counting or canvassing the returns from the party primaries for statewide office?

Accepted Answer

A)  County chairs meeting in Austin 
B)  State party executive committee 
C)  Governor,secretary of state,and attorney general 
D)  Chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court 
E)  Individual candidates for office 
A)  County chairs meeting in Austin 
B)  State party executive committee 
C)  Governor,secretary of state,and attorney general 
D)  Chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court 
E)  Individual candidates for office

Question 19

What is the role of a precinct chair?

Accepted Answer

A)  To organize the precinct's party activities 
B)  To serve as a member on the national party committee 
C)  To determine which candidates are able to run 
D)  To serve as a member of the state executive committee 
E)  To recruit local candidates for office 
A)  To organize the precinct's party activities 
B)  To serve as a member on the national party committee 
C)  To determine which candidates are able to run 
D)  To serve as a member of the state executive committee 
E)  To recruit local candidates for office

Question 20

When was the closest presidential election of modern times?

Accepted Answer

A)  1988,when Republican George H.W.Bush defeated Democrat Michael Dukakis by four electoral votes 
B)  1992,when Democrat Bill Clinton defeated Republican George H.W.Bush and Independent Ross Perot by four electoral votes 
C)  2012,when Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney by four electoral votes 
D)  2000,when Republican George W.Bush defeated Democrat Al Gore by four electoral votes 
E)  2004,when Republican George W.Bush defeated Democrat John Kerry by three million popular votes 
A)  1988,when Republican George H.W.Bush defeated Democrat Michael Dukakis by four electoral votes 
B)  1992,when Democrat Bill Clinton defeated Republican George H.W.Bush and Independent Ross Perot by four electoral votes 
C)  2012,when Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney by four electoral votes 
D)  2000,when Republican George W.Bush defeated Democrat Al Gore by four electoral votes 
E)  2004,when Republican George W.Bush defeated Democrat John Kerry by three million popular votes

Which of the following is one of a party precinct chair's duties?

Which of the following statements best describes the Libertarian Party?

Which of the following statements does not exemplify liberal ideology?

What is a stratarchy?

What is one way in which Republicans differ from Libertarians?

In 2008,what is one reason why Obama won in Harris,Travis,Bexar,and Dallas counties?

Which of these third parties probably has had the least influence on Texas politics?

Explain three major differences between the Texas Republican and Democratic party platforms.Which party best represents your views on the issues you find most important.

Which geographic area of Texas is a Democratic stronghold?

Who comprises the county executive committee?

Describe the political party climate in Texas since the 1940s.Describe the process by which the Republican Party has replaced the Democratic Party as the more influential and powerful party within the state.Identify third-party and independent challenges to the dominant party during this time.

Describe the differences between the Libertarian Party and the Republican Party and between the Green Party and the Democratic Party.

Trace the evolution of the two major parties within Texas,including their history of involvement in Texas politics,their issues,and their relative political strength and successes.Explain the benefits and drawbacks of having a two-party system rather than a multiparty system.

Define the concept of a political party,and explain the basic functions performed by political parties.Describe the benefits and drawbacks of political parties.

In 2016,how did delegates to the state party conventions communicate their experiences and describe the proceedings to those outside the conventions?

Explain the difference between temporary and permanent party organizations.

What is required for a candidate to win an office in a general election in Texas?

Who is responsible for counting or canvassing the returns from the party primaries for statewide office?

What is the role of a precinct chair?

When was the closest presidential election of modern times?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 4: Political Parties

Which of the following is one of a party precinct chair's duties?

Which of the following statements best describes the Libertarian Party?

Which of the following statements does not exemplify liberal ideology?

What is a stratarchy?

What is one way in which Republicans differ from Libertarians?

In 2008,what is one reason why Obama won in Harris,Travis,Bexar,and Dallas counties?

Which of these third parties probably has had the least influence on Texas politics?

Explain three major differences between the Texas Republican and Democratic party platforms.Which party best represents your views on the issues you find most important.

Which geographic area of Texas is a Democratic stronghold?

Who comprises the county executive committee?

Describe the political party climate in Texas since the 1940s.Describe the process by which the Republican Party has replaced the Democratic Party as the more influential and powerful party within the state.Identify third-party and independent challenges to the dominant party during this time.

Describe the differences between the Libertarian Party and the Republican Party and between the Green Party and the Democratic Party.

Trace the evolution of the two major parties within Texas,including their history of involvement in Texas politics,their issues,and their relative political strength and successes.Explain the benefits and drawbacks of having a two-party system rather than a multiparty system.

Define the concept of a political party,and explain the basic functions performed by political parties.Describe the benefits and drawbacks of political parties.

In 2016,how did delegates to the state party conventions communicate their experiences and describe the proceedings to those outside the conventions?

Explain the difference between temporary and permanent party organizations.

What is required for a candidate to win an office in a general election in Texas?

Who is responsible for counting or canvassing the returns from the party primaries for statewide office?

What is the role of a precinct chair?

When was the closest presidential election of modern times?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

Filters