Exam 4: Political Parties

Define the concept of a political party, and explain the basic functions performed by political parties. Explain what you see as the benefits and drawbacks of political parties.

In __________, for the first time since the primary system was established in Texas, Republican primaries were conducted in all 254 Texas counties.

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.

A stratarchy is

The history of the Texas political party system has tended toward

Which of the following were independent candidates who had a significant impact on a Texas election?

What do the terms conservative and liberal mean? Explain the links between these terms and political parties in Texas. Which best describes your political beliefs? Explain what you perceive to be at least one weakness in the particular political philosophy that you embrace.

Which of the following is not one of a party precinct chair's duties?

Explain the difference between temporary and permanent party organizations.

One of the reasons why Anglo voters opposed Governor E. J. Davis was that he

Which of the following is not true of the 2008 election?

Which political party during the latter part of the 19th century focused on agrarian issues and posed a challenge to the Democratic party of Texas?

Primaries and conventions that nominate candidates, adopt platforms, and select delegates to higher level conventions are known as

A general election is held in

Which of the following would be performed at a party's precinct convention?

At the turn of the 20th century, the Populist Party in Texas declined, largely due to

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

Changing demographic patterns in Harris and Dallas counties have

Explain why it is difficult for an independent candidate to win elections in Texas. Why do you think independent candidates choose to run without a party label when it is so difficult to win?

The trend of voters abandoning their traditional political party allegiance is referred to as