Question 1

Each state receives a number of electoral votes equal to the

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A)  number of seats each state has in Congress. 
B)  number of seats each state has in its state legislature. 
C)  number of voters who voted in the previous general election. 
D)  number of delegates the state had at the national party convention. 
A)  number of seats each state has in Congress. 
B)  number of seats each state has in its state legislature. 
C)  number of voters who voted in the previous general election. 
D)  number of delegates the state had at the national party convention.

Question 2

Candidates who run for office with no party affiliation are referred to as

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A)  partisan seekers. 
B)  independents. 
C)  green. 
D)  reformers. 
A)  partisan seekers. 
B)  independents. 
C)  green. 
D)  reformers.

Question 3

Explain three major differences between the Texas Republican and Texas Democratic Party platforms. Based on their platforms, explain which party best represents your views on the issues you find most important.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Republican and Texas Democrati

Question 4

Which of the following tasks is not performed every two years at the state party convention?

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A)  Selection of members of the state's party executive committee 
B)  Writing the rules that will govern the party 
C)  Election of state legislators 
D)  Adoption of a party platform 
A)  Selection of members of the state's party executive committee 
B)  Writing the rules that will govern the party 
C)  Election of state legislators 
D)  Adoption of a party platform

Question 5

The American political party system consists of

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A)  national, county, city, and state levels. 
B)  national, state, county, and precinct levels. 
C)  county, state, local, and national levels. 
D)  national, precinct, county, and city levels. 
A)  national, county, city, and state levels. 
B)  national, state, county, and precinct levels. 
C)  county, state, local, and national levels. 
D)  national, precinct, county, and city levels.

Question 6

Of the third parties listed below, which probably has had the least influence on Texas politics?

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

Question 7

Returns from the party primaries for statewide office are counted (or "canvassed") by the

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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. 
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.

Question 8

Describe the political party climate in Texas between the end of the Civil War and the 1940s. How and why did party domination change? What were the third-party challenges to the dominant party, and how were these challenges dealt with by the major parties?

Accepted Answer

After the end of the Civil War, Texas wa

Question 9

In which of the following ways have third parties been least successful?

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A)  Winning elections to national offices 
B)  Raising public awareness of issues 
C)  Persuading major parties to adopt their issues 
D)  Persuading major parties to bring them into their coalition 
A)  Winning elections to national offices 
B)  Raising public awareness of issues 
C)  Persuading major parties to adopt their issues 
D)  Persuading major parties to bring them into their coalition

Question 10

What year did Texans elect their first Republican governor since Reconstruction?

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A)  1933 
B)  1978 
C)  1992 
D)  2000 
A)  1933 
B)  1978 
C)  1992 
D)  2000

Question 11

Briefly explain why conservatives tend to support the Republican party and liberals tend to support the Democratic party.

Accepted Answer

Conservatives tend to support the Republ

Question 12

Discuss the impact of independent and third-party candidates upon Texas politics. Why do they keep recurring even though it seems like they are never successful? What are the most prominent third parties today?

Accepted Answer

Independent and third-party candidates h

Question 13

Trace the operation of temporary party organizations in Texas. How do parties develop their platforms and choose their candidates for office? Explain why you think the system either does a good or bad job of making sure that the parties truly represent the interests and/or preferences of the voters who support them.

Accepted Answer

Temporary party organizations in Texas,

Question 14

Which is true of the past three primary elections in Texas?

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A)  Voting rates among Republicans was the same as voting rates among Democrats. 
B)  More Republicans than Democrats turned out to vote. 
C)  More Democrats than Republicans turned out to vote. 
D)  None of these choices is true. 
A)  Voting rates among Republicans was the same as voting rates among Democrats. 
B)  More Republicans than Democrats turned out to vote. 
C)  More Democrats than Republicans turned out to vote. 
D)  None of these choices is true.

Question 15

Which political label would best describe a politician that is in favor of government regulation of the economy, but limited government involvement on social issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Libertarian 
B)  Socialist 
C)  Liberal 
D)  Conservative 
A)  Libertarian 
B)  Socialist 
C)  Liberal 
D)  Conservative

Question 16

During the period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War (1865-1873), the __________ Party controlled Texas politics.

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A)  Democratic 
B)  Independent 
C)  Republican 
D)  Populist 
A)  Democratic 
B)  Independent 
C)  Republican 
D)  Populist

Question 17

Republicans won all statewide races in the _______ general election

Accepted Answer

A)  2002 
B)  1998 
C)  1984 
D)  1976 
A)  2002 
B)  1998 
C)  1984 
D)  1976

Question 18

Which statement 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. 
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.

Question 19

In Texas, a candidate may only win an office in a general election if he/she receives

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A)  a majority of the vote. 
B)  two-thirds of the vote. 
C)  a plurality of the vote. 
D)  three-quarters 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.

Question 20

What year did Texans elect the first woman ever to represent the state in the U.S. Senate?

Accepted Answer

A)  1919 
B)  1954 
C)  1993 
D)  2002 
A)  1919 
B)  1954 
C)  1993 
D)  2002

Each state receives a number of electoral votes equal to the

Candidates who run for office with no party affiliation are referred to as

Explain three major differences between the Texas Republican and Texas Democratic Party platforms. Based on their platforms, explain which party best represents your views on the issues you find most important.

Which of the following tasks is not performed every two years at the state party convention?

The American political party system consists of

Of the third parties listed below, which probably has had the least influence on Texas politics?

Returns from the party primaries for statewide office are counted (or "canvassed") by the

Describe the political party climate in Texas between the end of the Civil War and the 1940s. How and why did party domination change? What were the third-party challenges to the dominant party, and how were these challenges dealt with by the major parties?

In which of the following ways have third parties been least successful?

What year did Texans elect their first Republican governor since Reconstruction?

Briefly explain why conservatives tend to support the Republican party and liberals tend to support the Democratic party.

Discuss the impact of independent and third-party candidates upon Texas politics. Why do they keep recurring even though it seems like they are never successful? What are the most prominent third parties today?

Which is true of the past three primary elections in Texas?

Which political label would best describe a politician that is in favor of government regulation of the economy, but limited government involvement on social issues?

During the period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War (1865-1873), the __________ Party controlled Texas politics.

Republicans won all statewide races in the _______ general election

Which statement best describes the Libertarian Party?

In Texas, a candidate may only win an office in a general election if he/she receives

What year did Texans elect the first woman ever to represent the state in the U.S. Senate?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 4: Political Parties

Each state receives a number of electoral votes equal to the

Candidates who run for office with no party affiliation are referred to as

Explain three major differences between the Texas Republican and Texas Democratic Party platforms. Based on their platforms, explain which party best represents your views on the issues you find most important.

Which of the following tasks is not performed every two years at the state party convention?

The American political party system consists of

Of the third parties listed below, which probably has had the least influence on Texas politics?

Returns from the party primaries for statewide office are counted (or "canvassed") by the

Describe the political party climate in Texas between the end of the Civil War and the 1940s. How and why did party domination change? What were the third-party challenges to the dominant party, and how were these challenges dealt with by the major parties?

In which of the following ways have third parties been least successful?

What year did Texans elect their first Republican governor since Reconstruction?

Briefly explain why conservatives tend to support the Republican party and liberals tend to support the Democratic party.

Discuss the impact of independent and third-party candidates upon Texas politics. Why do they keep recurring even though it seems like they are never successful? What are the most prominent third parties today?

Which is true of the past three primary elections in Texas?

Which political label would best describe a politician that is in favor of government regulation of the economy, but limited government involvement on social issues?

During the period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War (1865-1873), the __________ Party controlled Texas politics.

Republicans won all statewide races in the _______ general election

Which statement best describes the Libertarian Party?

In Texas, a candidate may only win an office in a general election if he/she receives

What year did Texans elect the first woman ever to represent the state in the U.S. Senate?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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