Question 1

Which statement is correct about political parties in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A) Political parties have been especially weak organizationally. 
B) Political parties have been especially strong from an organizational point of view. 
C) Minor parties often haveturned into major parties. 
D) The party organizationhas beenthe key factor in deciding whohas beennominated to office. 
E) responsible party 
A) Political parties have been especially weak organizationally. 
B) Political parties have been especially strong from an organizational point of view. 
C) Minor parties often haveturned into major parties. 
D) The party organizationhas beenthe key factor in deciding whohas beennominated to office. 
E) responsible party

Question 2

​When structuring the nature of political conflict and debate,what might political parties do?

Accepted Answer

A) ​screen out the demands of fringe individuals or groups 
B) ​include everyone in the political debates, even fringe individuals or groups 
C) ​pursue only the public policy goals that party leaders care about 
D) ​use every means to contribute to the discussion of policy alternatives, even adding false information in political discussion 
E) all of these 
A) ​screen out the demands of fringe individuals or groups 
B) ​include everyone in the political debates, even fringe individuals or groups 
C) ​pursue only the public policy goals that party leaders care about 
D) ​use every means to contribute to the discussion of policy alternatives, even adding false information in political discussion 
E) all of these

Question 3

How has the media in Texas generally responded to the conservative nature of many Texas residents?​

Accepted Answer

The media in Texas has generally respond

Question 4

​Which of these is not one of the reasons why third parties stay minor?

Accepted Answer

A) Third parties are illegal in the United States;people who form third parties are essentially breaking the law. 
B) Texas has some of the toughest ballot-access laws in the nation. 
C) A person nominated for statewide office by one of the major parties is automatically awarded a spot on the ballot whereas a person nominated by a third party is not. 
D) To be awarded a place on the ballot, third-party candidates must collect signatures from registered voters totaling one percent of all the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. 
E) ​Populist Party 
A) Third parties are illegal in the United States;people who form third parties are essentially breaking the law. 
B) Texas has some of the toughest ballot-access laws in the nation. 
C) A person nominated for statewide office by one of the major parties is automatically awarded a spot on the ballot whereas a person nominated by a third party is not. 
D) To be awarded a place on the ballot, third-party candidates must collect signatures from registered voters totaling one percent of all the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. 
E) ​Populist Party

Question 5

Explain the process of political socialization in Texas.In your essay,be sure toidentify each of the basic agents of political socialization and explain why the socialization process is often conservative.What factors might account for an individualdeveloping liberal views in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Political socialization in Texas is a co

Question 6

When it comes to running a business,conservatives favor which of these?

Accepted Answer

A) government leaving them alone 
B) government involvement only when there are problems with the marketplace 
C) government regulating every aspect of the business 
D) redistribution ofa small percentage of revenue from moresuccessful businesses to less successful businesses 
E) redistribution of a small percentage of revenue from less successful businesses to more successful businesses 
A) government leaving them alone 
B) government involvement only when there are problems with the marketplace 
C) government regulating every aspect of the business 
D) redistribution ofa small percentage of revenue from moresuccessful businesses to less successful businesses 
E) redistribution of a small percentage of revenue from less successful businesses to more successful businesses

Question 7

Which of these is considered a basic agent of political socialization?

Accepted Answer

A) families 
B) schools 
C) churches 
D) the media 
E) all of these 
A) families 
B) schools 
C) churches 
D) the media 
E) all of these

Question 8

Which third party has qualified forevery state election since 1986?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Libertiarian Party 
B) ​Green Party 
C) ​Know-Nothing Party 
D) ​Greenback Party 
E) to win elections in order to gain control over public policy 
A) ​Libertiarian Party 
B) ​Green Party 
C) ​Know-Nothing Party 
D) ​Greenback Party 
E) to win elections in order to gain control over public policy

Question 9

The permanent party organization in Texas includes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) precinct chairs 
B) the county executive committee 
C) the district executive committee 
D) the state executive committee 
E) to select the precinct party chair 
A) precinct chairs 
B) the county executive committee 
C) the district executive committee 
D) the state executive committee 
E) to select the precinct party chair

Question 10

From the perspective of activists and candidates,what is the basic purpose of political parties?

Accepted Answer

A) to recruit political leaders 
B) to stimulate political activity and provide information 
C) to moderate differences between groups 
D) to organize the decision-making activities of government 
E) ​persuade them to vote and teach them the formal and informal "rules of the game" 
A) to recruit political leaders 
B) to stimulate political activity and provide information 
C) to moderate differences between groups 
D) to organize the decision-making activities of government 
E) ​persuade them to vote and teach them the formal and informal "rules of the game"

Question 11

In the 2008 elections,which of the following occurred?

Accepted Answer

A) A majority of Texans cast their ballots for Barack Obama for president. 
B) Texans elected a Democratic majority in the Texas House of Representatives. 
C) The Texas congressional delegation became equally divided between Democrats and Republicans. 
D) Texans elected their first Libertarian statewide official. 
E) economic conservatives; economic liberals 
A) A majority of Texans cast their ballots for Barack Obama for president. 
B) Texans elected a Democratic majority in the Texas House of Representatives. 
C) The Texas congressional delegation became equally divided between Democrats and Republicans. 
D) Texans elected their first Libertarian statewide official. 
E) economic conservatives; economic liberals

Question 12

​Which of these is considered the most important agent of political socialization?

Accepted Answer

A) ​family 
B) ​schools 
C) ​churches 
D) ​media 
E) ​peer groups 
A) ​family 
B) ​schools 
C) ​churches 
D) ​media 
E) ​peer groups

Question 13

How has Texas's domination by its prevailing traditionalist and individualist political cultures affected the state's ideological nature?

Accepted Answer

Texas's domination by its prevailing tra

Question 14

Virtually all elected Republicans in Texas are _____ first; a few are also _____.

Accepted Answer

A) economic conservatives; social conservatives 
B) social conservatives; economic conservatives 
C) social liberals; economic liberals 
D) economic liberals; social liberals 
E) ​There are no patterns to how conservatives and liberals view this issue. 
A) economic conservatives; social conservatives 
B) social conservatives; economic conservatives 
C) social liberals; economic liberals 
D) economic liberals; social liberals 
E) ​There are no patterns to how conservatives and liberals view this issue.

Question 15

From time to time,states undergo political realignments.In your essay,first define what is meant by "political realignment." Second,discuss how Texas has undergone political realignment since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

Political realignment refers to a signif

Question 16

The state party conventions do all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) select the winner of the general election in November 
B) select presidential electors to serve in the electoral college 
C) select members of the state executive committee 
D) select at-large members to represent Texas in the national party committee 
E) the national Republican Party 
A) select the winner of the general election in November 
B) select presidential electors to serve in the electoral college 
C) select members of the state executive committee 
D) select at-large members to represent Texas in the national party committee 
E) the national Republican Party

Question 17

​On the issue of economic development,a Democrat would be supportive of each of the followingexcept _____.

Accepted Answer

A) reducing business regulations 
B) ​environmental conservation 
C) ​stronger labor unions 
D) ​increasing the minimum wage 
E) ​​There is no identifiable trend in how conservatives and liberals view free trade. 
A) reducing business regulations 
B) ​environmental conservation 
C) ​stronger labor unions 
D) ​increasing the minimum wage 
E) ​​There is no identifiable trend in how conservatives and liberals view free trade.

Question 18

​​Why have African Americans and Mexican Americans been more supportive of the Democratic Party?

Accepted Answer

African Americans and Mexican Americans

Question 19

In Texas,the mass media tends to be _____ in general.

Accepted Answer

A) ​conservative 
B) ​liberal 
C) ​centrist 
D) ​unbiased 
E) all of these 
A) ​conservative 
B) ​liberal 
C) ​centrist 
D) ​unbiased 
E) all of these

Question 20

After Reconstruction ended,most Texans came to identify with the _____ Party.

Accepted Answer

A) Federalist 
B) Whig 
C) Republican 
D) Democratic 
E) ​a one-party liberal Republican state 
A) Federalist 
B) Whig 
C) Republican 
D) Democratic 
E) ​a one-party liberal Republican state

Which statement is correct about political parties in Texas?

When structuring the nature of political conflict and debate,what might political parties do?

How has the media in Texas generally responded to the conservative nature of many Texas residents?

Which of these is not one of the reasons why third parties stay minor?

Explain the process of political socialization in Texas.In your essay,be sure toidentify each of the basic agents of political socialization and explain why the socialization process is often conservative.What factors might account for an individualdeveloping liberal views in Texas?

When it comes to running a business,conservatives favor which of these?

Which of these is considered a basic agent of political socialization?

Which third party has qualified forevery state election since 1986?

The permanent party organization in Texas includes _____.

From the perspective of activists and candidates,what is the basic purpose of political parties?

In the 2008 elections,which of the following occurred?

Which of these is considered the most important agent of political socialization?

How has Texas's domination by its prevailing traditionalist and individualist political cultures affected the state's ideological nature?

Virtually all elected Republicans in Texas are _ first; a few are also _.

From time to time,states undergo political realignments.In your essay,first define what is meant by "political realignment." Second,discuss how Texas has undergone political realignment since the 1970s.

The state party conventions do all of the following except _____.

On the issue of economic development,a Democrat would be supportive of each of the followingexcept _____.

Why have African Americans and Mexican Americans been more supportive of the Democratic Party?

In Texas,the mass media tends to be _____ in general.

After Reconstruction ended,most Texans came to identify with the _____ Party.

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Voting,campaigns,and Elections

The Texas Legislature

The Governor

The Administrative State

The Judiciary

The Substance of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Public Policy: People

Public Policy: Resources

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Exam 4: Political Parties

Which statement is correct about political parties in Texas?

​When structuring the nature of political conflict and debate,what might political parties do?

How has the media in Texas generally responded to the conservative nature of many Texas residents?​

​Which of these is not one of the reasons why third parties stay minor?

Explain the process of political socialization in Texas.In your essay,be sure toidentify each of the basic agents of political socialization and explain why the socialization process is often conservative.What factors might account for an individualdeveloping liberal views in Texas?

When it comes to running a business,conservatives favor which of these?

Which of these is considered a basic agent of political socialization?

Which third party has qualified forevery state election since 1986?

The permanent party organization in Texas includes _____.

From the perspective of activists and candidates,what is the basic purpose of political parties?

In the 2008 elections,which of the following occurred?

​Which of these is considered the most important agent of political socialization?

How has Texas's domination by its prevailing traditionalist and individualist political cultures affected the state's ideological nature?

Virtually all elected Republicans in Texas are _____ first; a few are also _____.

From time to time,states undergo political realignments.In your essay,first define what is meant by "political realignment." Second,discuss how Texas has undergone political realignment since the 1970s.

The state party conventions do all of the following except _____.

​On the issue of economic development,a Democrat would be supportive of each of the followingexcept _____.

​​Why have African Americans and Mexican Americans been more supportive of the Democratic Party?

In Texas,the mass media tends to be _____ in general.

After Reconstruction ended,most Texans came to identify with the _____ Party.

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Voting,campaigns,and Elections

The Texas Legislature

The Governor

The Administrative State

The Judiciary

The Substance of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Public Policy: People

Public Policy: Resources

Filters

When structuring the nature of political conflict and debate,what might political parties do?

How has the media in Texas generally responded to the conservative nature of many Texas residents?

Which of these is not one of the reasons why third parties stay minor?

Which of these is considered the most important agent of political socialization?

Virtually all elected Republicans in Texas are _ first; a few are also _.

On the issue of economic development,a Democrat would be supportive of each of the followingexcept _____.

Why have African Americans and Mexican Americans been more supportive of the Democratic Party?