Exam 4: Political Parties

In Texas, a state party's chair is selected by the

The main business of county and district conventions is to

As mandated by Texas state law, each party's state executive committee must

After Reconstruction, which political party dominated in Texas for more than 100 years?

A general election is held in

Which governor, elected in 1978, was the first Republican to hold that office since Reconstruction?

Concerning the "left-right" political divide in Texas, which term would most likely describe a politician that is generally opposed to government-managed or government-subsidized programs?

During the last 30 years, competition between Texas's Democratic and Republican parties has

Political alliances during the Republic of Texas were based on

Which Texas governor, elected in 1994, was successful as the Republican Party's candidate for President in 2000?

In the Texas general election of 2002, which trio was dubbed, "the dream team" because of their expected appeal to Latino, African American, and Anglo voters?

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

Trace the temporary and permanent party organizational structures in Texas. As an ordinary citizen wanting to become active in party politics, where would you start, and how would you proceed?

How many electoral voters will Texas have in the presidential election of 2016?

Describe the political party climate in Texas between Reconstruction and the 1940s. Which party was dominant? What were the third-party challenges to the dominant party, and how were these challenges dealt with by the major parties?

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?

Which geographic area of Texas is a Republican stronghold?

Which of the following happens at the party state convention during presidential election years only?

What do the terms conservative and liberal mean in Texas politics? Explain the links between these terms and political parties in Texas. Which are you? Explain what you perceive to be the weaknesses in the particular political philosophy that you embrace.

Returns from the party primaries for statewide office are canvassed by the