Exam 4: Political Parties

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?

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

The history of the Texas political party system has tended toward

In the closest presidential election of modern times, Governor Bush defeated Democratic nominee Al Gore by __________in 2000.

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

Changing demographic patterns in Harris and Dallas counties have

Which Texas governor supported Dwight Eisenhower in 1952 and 1956?

A political party that is not one of the two major parties is referred to as a

Who was the first Texas Republican elected in a statewide vote in the last half of the twentieth century?

Primary elections in Texas are usually held

Since the 1930s, the terms __________ have meant more to many Texas voters than the names of political parties.

Highly populated areas of the state that hold district conventions include

Which one of the following geographic areas is a Democratic stronghold in Texas?

Political parties are not provided for by the national or state constitutions, and yet they play a critical role in how we elect officeholders. Define the concept of a political party, and explain the basic functions performed by political parties.