Question 1

What role did Governor Edmund Davis play in Texas becoming a one-party Democratic state by the 1870s?

Accepted Answer

A)  He led a mass defection of the Republican Party to the Democrats, effectively crippling the Republicans. 
B)  In the years following the Civil War, his administration took steps to ban Republicans from being elected. 
C)  His Radical Republican administration during Reconstruction generated strong-anti Republican feelings. 
D)  The failure of his administration to tackle unemployment was directly blamed on the Republican Party. 
E)  Rampant corruption within the Republican Party under his watch bankrupted and doomed the party. 
A)  He led a mass defection of the Republican Party to the Democrats, effectively crippling the Republicans. 
B)  In the years following the Civil War, his administration took steps to ban Republicans from being elected. 
C)  His Radical Republican administration during Reconstruction generated strong-anti Republican feelings. 
D)  The failure of his administration to tackle unemployment was directly blamed on the Republican Party. 
E)  Rampant corruption within the Republican Party under his watch bankrupted and doomed the party. C

Question 2

During the 1970s, the Texas Democratic Party had an organizational edge over the Republicans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What trend is occurring in Texas party politics? Are parties realigning or slowly disappearing? Provide examples to justify your argument.

Accepted Answer

In Texas party politics, a trend of realignment is occurring rather than parties slowly disappearing. This is evident in the shifting demographics and political preferences of the state's population.

One example of this trend is the increasing influence of the Democratic Party in urban and suburban areas, particularly in cities like Houston, Dallas, and Austin. These regions have seen a growing population of young, diverse, and college-educated voters who are more likely to align with the Democratic Party. This shift has led to Democrats making significant gains in local and statewide elections, challenging the long-standing dominance of the Republican Party in Texas politics.

Furthermore, the changing attitudes towards issues such as immigration, healthcare, and gun control have also contributed to the realignment of party politics in Texas. As the state becomes more diverse and urbanized, the political priorities of its residents are evolving, leading to a reconfiguration of party alliances.

In contrast, the Republican Party continues to maintain a stronghold in rural and conservative areas of Texas. However, even within the Republican Party, there are internal divisions between traditional conservatives and more populist, Trump-aligned factions. This internal strife reflects the broader realignment occurring within the state's party politics.

Overall, the trend in Texas party politics points towards a realignment rather than the slow disappearance of parties. As demographic shifts and changing political priorities continue to reshape the state's political landscape, both parties are adapting to these changes in order to remain relevant and competitive.

Question 4

The Democratic Party's one-party dominance in Texas goes back to Reconstruction, when the Texas Regular Party was able to capture control of government for a short time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

V.O.Key suggested that parties are best understood in parts: the party as an organization,

Accepted Answer

A)  the party in the electorate, and the party in the government. 
B)  the party in the government, and the party in the state. 
C)  the party in the government, and the party in opposition to the government. 
D)  the party in the electorate, and the party in the state. 
E)  the party in the electorate, and the party in opposition to the government. 
A)  the party in the electorate, and the party in the government. 
B)  the party in the government, and the party in the state. 
C)  the party in the government, and the party in opposition to the government. 
D)  the party in the electorate, and the party in the state. 
E)  the party in the electorate, and the party in opposition to the government.

Question 6

The state executive committee is composed of a total of sixty-four members, including a chair and vice chair

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A)  selected by the state convention. 
B)  elected by their state senatorial district. 
C)  elected by a statewide vote. 
D)  chosen by the national executive committee. 
E)  chosen by the state party chairman. 
A)  selected by the state convention. 
B)  elected by their state senatorial district. 
C)  elected by a statewide vote. 
D)  chosen by the national executive committee. 
E)  chosen by the state party chairman.

Question 7

The temporary party organization includes the precinct chairpersons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Precinct conventions held in nonpresidential election years are often poorly attended, and in many precincts, no one shows up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What prevents third parties from gaining support and being able to challenge the two-party system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obsolete Texas state law prevents third parties from gaining seats in the legislature unless they win at least ten seats in the House and two in the Senate. 
B)  There has never been a true reason that would allow for the emergence of a third party, as the Republican and Democratic parties manage to represent the interests of everyone. 
C)  Strong campaigns require strong candidates and third parties in Texas have never had a rational, charismatic candidate to put up against the two parties. 
D)  State election laws supporting the status quo make it hard for third parties to get on the ballot, and elections determined by a simple plurality diminish their chances. 
E)  The Republican Party and Democratic Party typically bargain with third parties to reach a compromise on a policy issue in an attempt to prevent them from gaining traction. 
A)  Obsolete Texas state law prevents third parties from gaining seats in the legislature unless they win at least ten seats in the House and two in the Senate. 
B)  There has never been a true reason that would allow for the emergence of a third party, as the Republican and Democratic parties manage to represent the interests of everyone. 
C)  Strong campaigns require strong candidates and third parties in Texas have never had a rational, charismatic candidate to put up against the two parties. 
D)  State election laws supporting the status quo make it hard for third parties to get on the ballot, and elections determined by a simple plurality diminish their chances. 
E)  The Republican Party and Democratic Party typically bargain with third parties to reach a compromise on a policy issue in an attempt to prevent them from gaining traction.

Question 10

Explain the evolution of Texas from one-party Democratic state to a two-party state.Describe how this change could affect the power of interest groups.

Accepted Answer

The evolution of Texas from a one-party

Question 11

_______ occurs when voters decide to divide their votes among candidates of more than one political party in the same election.

Accepted Answer

A)  Down the line voting 
B)  Ticket splitting 
C)  Election farming 
D)  Strategic voting 
E)  Ballot stuffing 
A)  Down the line voting 
B)  Ticket splitting 
C)  Election farming 
D)  Strategic voting 
E)  Ballot stuffing

Question 12

In 1994, Democratic Governor Ann Richards unseated Republican nominee George W.Bush.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Public policy is the result of groups organizing around issues and keeping pressure on

Accepted Answer

A)  interest groups. 
B)  elected officials. 
C)  party leaders. 
D)  business leaders. 
E)  the governor. 
A)  interest groups. 
B)  elected officials. 
C)  party leaders. 
D)  business leaders. 
E)  the governor.

Question 14

In order to carry out their functions, political parties have developed

Accepted Answer

A)  permanent and temporary organizations. 
B)  local and state hierarchical arrangements. 
C)  local, state, and national hierarchical arrangements. 
D)  county executive committees. 
E)  national executive committees. 
A)  permanent and temporary organizations. 
B)  local and state hierarchical arrangements. 
C)  local, state, and national hierarchical arrangements. 
D)  county executive committees. 
E)  national executive committees.

Question 15

Define political parties.How do they differ from interest groups?

Accepted Answer

Political parties are organized groups o

Question 16

According to the text, state party systems are not connected to the national party system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

General elections are won by a simple plurality, which allowed Rick Perry to win the governor's election with only 39 percent of the vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

After Lyndon B.Johnson was elected vice president, a special election had to be called in 1961 to select a senator to fill his seat.In this special election, the final winner out of seventy-one candidates was

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill Clements, a Republican. 
B)  William Blakely, a Democrat. 
C)  John Tower, a Republican. 
D)  Ann Richards, a Democrat 
E)  Kay Bailey Hutchison, a Republican. 
A)  Bill Clements, a Republican. 
B)  William Blakely, a Democrat. 
C)  John Tower, a Republican. 
D)  Ann Richards, a Democrat 
E)  Kay Bailey Hutchison, a Republican.

Question 19

Characterize Republican voters in Texas and contrast them to Democratic voters.How are minorities realigning politically?

Accepted Answer

Republican voters in Texas tend to be mo

Question 20

What is the major responsibility of the county chair and the executive committee in Texas political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are responsible for raising funds for their party's political convention. 
B)  Persons are chosen to be sent to the state convention by the county chair and executive committee. 
C)  They are responsible for the organization and management of the primary election in their county. 
D)  Persons who will serve as precinct chairs are chosen by the county chair and executive committee. 
E)  They vote to approve candidates for statewide office. 
A)  They are responsible for raising funds for their party's political convention. 
B)  Persons are chosen to be sent to the state convention by the county chair and executive committee. 
C)  They are responsible for the organization and management of the primary election in their county. 
D)  Persons who will serve as precinct chairs are chosen by the county chair and executive committee. 
E)  They vote to approve candidates for statewide office.

What role did Governor Edmund Davis play in Texas becoming a one-party Democratic state by the 1870s?

During the 1970s, the Texas Democratic Party had an organizational edge over the Republicans.

What trend is occurring in Texas party politics? Are parties realigning or slowly disappearing? Provide examples to justify your argument.

The Democratic Party's one-party dominance in Texas goes back to Reconstruction, when the Texas Regular Party was able to capture control of government for a short time.

V.O.Key suggested that parties are best understood in parts: the party as an organization,

The state executive committee is composed of a total of sixty-four members, including a chair and vice chair

The temporary party organization includes the precinct chairpersons.

Precinct conventions held in nonpresidential election years are often poorly attended, and in many precincts, no one shows up.

What prevents third parties from gaining support and being able to challenge the two-party system?

Explain the evolution of Texas from one-party Democratic state to a two-party state.Describe how this change could affect the power of interest groups.

_______ occurs when voters decide to divide their votes among candidates of more than one political party in the same election.

In 1994, Democratic Governor Ann Richards unseated Republican nominee George W.Bush.

Public policy is the result of groups organizing around issues and keeping pressure on

In order to carry out their functions, political parties have developed

Define political parties.How do they differ from interest groups?

According to the text, state party systems are not connected to the national party system.

General elections are won by a simple plurality, which allowed Rick Perry to win the governor's election with only 39 percent of the vote.

After Lyndon B.Johnson was elected vice president, a special election had to be called in 1961 to select a senator to fill his seat.In this special election, the final winner out of seventy-one candidates was

Characterize Republican voters in Texas and contrast them to Democratic voters.How are minorities realigning politically?

What is the major responsibility of the county chair and the executive committee in Texas political parties?

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

Interest groups and political power in texas

The mass media in texas politics

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The texas executive

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

The judicial system in texas

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

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What role did Governor Edmund Davis play in Texas becoming a one-party Democratic state by the 1870s?

During the 1970s, the Texas Democratic Party had an organizational edge over the Republicans.

What trend is occurring in Texas party politics? Are parties realigning or slowly disappearing? Provide examples to justify your argument.

The Democratic Party's one-party dominance in Texas goes back to Reconstruction, when the Texas Regular Party was able to capture control of government for a short time.

V.O.Key suggested that parties are best understood in parts: the party as an organization,

The state executive committee is composed of a total of sixty-four members, including a chair and vice chair

The temporary party organization includes the precinct chairpersons.

Precinct conventions held in nonpresidential election years are often poorly attended, and in many precincts, no one shows up.

What prevents third parties from gaining support and being able to challenge the two-party system?

Explain the evolution of Texas from one-party Democratic state to a two-party state.Describe how this change could affect the power of interest groups.

_______ occurs when voters decide to divide their votes among candidates of more than one political party in the same election.

In 1994, Democratic Governor Ann Richards unseated Republican nominee George W.Bush.

Public policy is the result of groups organizing around issues and keeping pressure on

In order to carry out their functions, political parties have developed

Define political parties.How do they differ from interest groups?

According to the text, state party systems are not connected to the national party system.

General elections are won by a simple plurality, which allowed Rick Perry to win the governor's election with only 39 percent of the vote.

After Lyndon B.Johnson was elected vice president, a special election had to be called in 1961 to select a senator to fill his seat.In this special election, the final winner out of seventy-one candidates was

Characterize Republican voters in Texas and contrast them to Democratic voters.How are minorities realigning politically?

What is the major responsibility of the county chair and the executive committee in Texas political parties?

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

Interest groups and political power in texas

The mass media in texas politics

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The texas executive

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

The judicial system in texas

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

Filters