Question 1

Describe the primary functions of political parties and give examples of each.Are political parties necessary to allow for stability in a democratic society?

Accepted Answer

Political parties serve several primary

Question 2

In Texas, ________ are more likely to identify with the Republican Party whereas ________ are with the Democratic Party.

Accepted Answer

A)  older women; younger men 
B)  upper-income Texans; urban Texans 
C)  younger Texans; college-educated Texans 
D)  Hispanics; African Americans 
E)  native Texans; newcomers 
A)  older women; younger men 
B)  upper-income Texans; urban Texans 
C)  younger Texans; college-educated Texans 
D)  Hispanics; African Americans 
E)  native Texans; newcomers

Question 3

Party organizations are built around geographic election districts, starting at the bottom with the

Accepted Answer

A)  ward. 
B)  county. 
C)  precinct. 
D)  block. 
E)  ZIP code. 
A)  ward. 
B)  county. 
C)  precinct. 
D)  block. 
E)  ZIP code.

Question 4

Despite never winning an elected office in Texas, ________ has been the most successful third party in Texas in recent years with its message of small government.

Accepted Answer

A)  La Raza United 
B)  the Constitution Party 
C)  the Libertarian Party 
D)  the Reform Party 
E)  American Restoration 
A)  La Raza United 
B)  the Constitution Party 
C)  the Libertarian Party 
D)  the Reform Party 
E)  American Restoration

Question 5

How is the partisan nature of the Texas state legislature changing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bipartisanship lasted briefly after the GOP took over the legislature, but by 2002, Democrats had been removed from nearly all committees and shut out of the policymaking process. 
B)  When the GOP took control of the Texas state legislature, it did so on a platform of zero cooperation with the Democrats-not that it was needed, as the GOP had a supermajority. 
C)  Under GOP leadership, bipartisanship continues but there has been increasing partisanship and less willingness to compromise on selected, major issues. 
D)  When the GOP took control, it maintained stability by appointing an equal number of Democrats to leadership positions, a practice which continues today. 
E)  Bipartisanship continued strong after the GOP took power, only briefly diminishing in the early 2000s over redistricting issues but returning in the following legislative session. 
A)  Bipartisanship lasted briefly after the GOP took over the legislature, but by 2002, Democrats had been removed from nearly all committees and shut out of the policymaking process. 
B)  When the GOP took control of the Texas state legislature, it did so on a platform of zero cooperation with the Democrats-not that it was needed, as the GOP had a supermajority. 
C)  Under GOP leadership, bipartisanship continues but there has been increasing partisanship and less willingness to compromise on selected, major issues. 
D)  When the GOP took control, it maintained stability by appointing an equal number of Democrats to leadership positions, a practice which continues today. 
E)  Bipartisanship continued strong after the GOP took power, only briefly diminishing in the early 2000s over redistricting issues but returning in the following legislative session.

Question 6

Under Franklin D.Roosevelt, government became a buffer against

Accepted Answer

A)  economic downturns. 
B)  political expansion. 
C)  government expansion. 
D)  party expansion. 
E)  social unrest. 
A)  economic downturns. 
B)  political expansion. 
C)  government expansion. 
D)  party expansion. 
E)  social unrest.

Question 7

The 254 commissioner's courts in Texas create the voting precincts.In 2010, there were about

Accepted Answer

A)  1,810 precincts. 
B)  2,540 precincts. 
C)  5,500 precincts. 
D)  7,350 precincts. 
E)  8,150 precincts. 
A)  1,810 precincts. 
B)  2,540 precincts. 
C)  5,500 precincts. 
D)  7,350 precincts. 
E)  8,150 precincts.

Question 8

Continuing their aggressive push to wrest power from the Democrats in 1996, the Republicans

Accepted Answer

A)  won all ten statewide offices in the general election. 
B)  captured a majority in the state House for the first time since Reconstruction. 
C)  captured a plurality of local offices in urban areas and a majority in rural districts. 
D)  gained the majority in the Texas congressional delegation for the first time since Reconstruction. 
E)  won a majority in both the state House and Senate. 
A)  won all ten statewide offices in the general election. 
B)  captured a majority in the state House for the first time since Reconstruction. 
C)  captured a plurality of local offices in urban areas and a majority in rural districts. 
D)  gained the majority in the Texas congressional delegation for the first time since Reconstruction. 
E)  won a majority in both the state House and Senate.

Question 9

List and briefly describe the factors that contributed to one-party politics in Texas.What prevents third parties from becoming electorally successful?

Accepted Answer

One-party politics in Texas can be attri

Question 10

Party conventions are about

Accepted Answer

A)  politics, the selection of candidates, and the running of campaigns. 
B)  the selection of candidates, control of the party apparatus, and the running of campaigns. 
C)  control of the party apparatus, the running of campaigns, and politics. 
D)  the selection of candidates, the running of campaigns, and politics. 
E)  politics, the selection of candidates, and control of the party apparatus. 
A)  politics, the selection of candidates, and the running of campaigns. 
B)  the selection of candidates, control of the party apparatus, and the running of campaigns. 
C)  control of the party apparatus, the running of campaigns, and politics. 
D)  the selection of candidates, the running of campaigns, and politics. 
E)  politics, the selection of candidates, and control of the party apparatus.

Question 11

Why have third parties achieved little success in Texas politics? Are there legal constraints that have prevented the rise of third parties?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why third part

Question 12

________ has raised the fascinating prospect of a political party based on an ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Grange 
B)  The Socialist Party 
C)  La Raza Unida 
D)  The American Independent Party 
E)  The Black Panthers 
A)  The Grange 
B)  The Socialist Party 
C)  La Raza Unida 
D)  The American Independent Party 
E)  The Black Panthers

Question 13

In a special election in 1993, Bob Krueger was defeated by ________, giving both Senate seats to the Republican Party for the first time in over 100 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mary Kay Ash 
B)  Miriam B. Ferguson 
C)  Susan Combs 
D)  Ann Richards 
E)  Kay Bailey Hutchison 
A)  Mary Kay Ash 
B)  Miriam B. Ferguson 
C)  Susan Combs 
D)  Ann Richards 
E)  Kay Bailey Hutchison

Question 14

The Republicans won all the statewide races in 2002.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Since the 1970s, ________ helped to bring an end to one-party politics in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A)  unpopular national Democratic Party policies have caused the Texas Democratic Party to split, which has 
B)  repeated scandals in the Democratic Party have 
C)  national ideological movements brought about a change in statewide politics, which has 
D)  social and economic changes have led to more competitive parties, which have 
E)  legislation aimed at removing the influence of special interests that favored the Democrats has 
A)  unpopular national Democratic Party policies have caused the Texas Democratic Party to split, which has 
B)  repeated scandals in the Democratic Party have 
C)  national ideological movements brought about a change in statewide politics, which has 
D)  social and economic changes have led to more competitive parties, which have 
E)  legislation aimed at removing the influence of special interests that favored the Democrats has

Question 16

V.O.Key in Southern Politics concluded that bifactionalism in the Democratic Party left Texas with

Accepted Answer

A)  a one-party system that despite factionalism in the Democratic Party could still exercise total dominance. 
B)  a bi-party system as the weakness in the Democratic Party allowed the Republican Party to rise. 
C)  a one-party system where the Democratic Party was weak but there was little in the form of challengers. 
D)  the foundations of multiparty politics exacerbated by internal party differences that could not be resolved. 
E)  no-party politics where the influence of pressure groups was high because the lines of power were blurred. 
A)  a one-party system that despite factionalism in the Democratic Party could still exercise total dominance. 
B)  a bi-party system as the weakness in the Democratic Party allowed the Republican Party to rise. 
C)  a one-party system where the Democratic Party was weak but there was little in the form of challengers. 
D)  the foundations of multiparty politics exacerbated by internal party differences that could not be resolved. 
E)  no-party politics where the influence of pressure groups was high because the lines of power were blurred.

Question 17

The actions of the "Shivercrats," which resulted in setting a pattern where Texans voted Republican at the national level and retained its Democratic leanings at the state and local levels, were brought on by

Accepted Answer

A)  anger at the failure of Franklin D. Roosevelt-era programs to bring about any economic recovery in Texas. 
B)  disgust at Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson who had criticized Texas numerous times. 
C)  resentment toward President Truman for dismissing Texas as a recipient for sizeable federal aid. 
D)  a Democratic revolt against President Truman when he vetoed legislation favorable to Texas oil interests. 
E)  immigration and settlement policy enacted by President Truman that was unfavorable to Democrats. 
A)  anger at the failure of Franklin D. Roosevelt-era programs to bring about any economic recovery in Texas. 
B)  disgust at Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson who had criticized Texas numerous times. 
C)  resentment toward President Truman for dismissing Texas as a recipient for sizeable federal aid. 
D)  a Democratic revolt against President Truman when he vetoed legislation favorable to Texas oil interests. 
E)  immigration and settlement policy enacted by President Truman that was unfavorable to Democrats.

Question 18

Writer V.O.Key presents a provocative thesis in Southern Politics in which he says Texas politics can be better understood in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  classical liberal-conservative politics. 
B)  modified class politics. 
C)  a power struggle between the upper class and lower class. 
D)  a struggle of socialist class interests. 
E)  political warfare. 
A)  classical liberal-conservative politics. 
B)  modified class politics. 
C)  a power struggle between the upper class and lower class. 
D)  a struggle of socialist class interests. 
E)  political warfare.

Question 19

What was the significance of the 1944 U.S.Supreme Court's ruling in Smith v.Allwright?

Accepted Answer

A)  It found that the white primary in Texas was unconstitutional. 
B)  It ruled that single-member districts in Texas were unfair to minorities. 
C)  It found that Jim Crow laws were unconstitutional and banned them 
D)  It ruled that parties had to open their membership to all races. 
E)  It ruled that segregation on the basis of race was illegal. 
A)  It found that the white primary in Texas was unconstitutional. 
B)  It ruled that single-member districts in Texas were unfair to minorities. 
C)  It found that Jim Crow laws were unconstitutional and banned them 
D)  It ruled that parties had to open their membership to all races. 
E)  It ruled that segregation on the basis of race was illegal.

Question 20

Why is the creation of political parties necessary in a representative democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are necessary mechanisms to ensure that the individuals we choose to represent us are responsive and responsible. 
B)  The existence of political parties is necessary to ensure order in a democracy, otherwise anarchy would exist. 
C)  They are necessary mechanisms to ensure accountability of elected officials through the exercising of a variety of controls on politicians. 
D)  Political parties provide elected officials with support and legal strength when confronted by corrupt special interest groups. 
E)  They are necessary to maintain balance and order and to prevent any single person from gaining too much strength politically. 
A)  They are necessary mechanisms to ensure that the individuals we choose to represent us are responsive and responsible. 
B)  The existence of political parties is necessary to ensure order in a democracy, otherwise anarchy would exist. 
C)  They are necessary mechanisms to ensure accountability of elected officials through the exercising of a variety of controls on politicians. 
D)  Political parties provide elected officials with support and legal strength when confronted by corrupt special interest groups. 
E)  They are necessary to maintain balance and order and to prevent any single person from gaining too much strength politically.

Describe the primary functions of political parties and give examples of each.Are political parties necessary to allow for stability in a democratic society?

In Texas, are more likely to identify with the Republican Party whereas are with the Democratic Party.

Party organizations are built around geographic election districts, starting at the bottom with the

Despite never winning an elected office in Texas, ________ has been the most successful third party in Texas in recent years with its message of small government.

How is the partisan nature of the Texas state legislature changing?

Under Franklin D.Roosevelt, government became a buffer against

The 254 commissioner's courts in Texas create the voting precincts.In 2010, there were about

Continuing their aggressive push to wrest power from the Democrats in 1996, the Republicans

List and briefly describe the factors that contributed to one-party politics in Texas.What prevents third parties from becoming electorally successful?

Party conventions are about

Why have third parties achieved little success in Texas politics? Are there legal constraints that have prevented the rise of third parties?

________ has raised the fascinating prospect of a political party based on an ethnic group.

In a special election in 1993, Bob Krueger was defeated by ________, giving both Senate seats to the Republican Party for the first time in over 100 years.

The Republicans won all the statewide races in 2002.

Since the 1970s, ________ helped to bring an end to one-party politics in Texas.

V.O.Key in Southern Politics concluded that bifactionalism in the Democratic Party left Texas with

The actions of the "Shivercrats," which resulted in setting a pattern where Texans voted Republican at the national level and retained its Democratic leanings at the state and local levels, were brought on by

Writer V.O.Key presents a provocative thesis in Southern Politics in which he says Texas politics can be better understood in terms of

What was the significance of the 1944 U.S.Supreme Court's ruling in Smith v.Allwright?

Why is the creation of political parties necessary in a representative democracy?

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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Describe the primary functions of political parties and give examples of each.Are political parties necessary to allow for stability in a democratic society?

In Texas, ________ are more likely to identify with the Republican Party whereas ________ are with the Democratic Party.

Party organizations are built around geographic election districts, starting at the bottom with the

Despite never winning an elected office in Texas, ________ has been the most successful third party in Texas in recent years with its message of small government.

How is the partisan nature of the Texas state legislature changing?

Under Franklin D.Roosevelt, government became a buffer against

The 254 commissioner's courts in Texas create the voting precincts.In 2010, there were about

Continuing their aggressive push to wrest power from the Democrats in 1996, the Republicans

List and briefly describe the factors that contributed to one-party politics in Texas.What prevents third parties from becoming electorally successful?

Party conventions are about

Why have third parties achieved little success in Texas politics? Are there legal constraints that have prevented the rise of third parties?

________ has raised the fascinating prospect of a political party based on an ethnic group.

In a special election in 1993, Bob Krueger was defeated by ________, giving both Senate seats to the Republican Party for the first time in over 100 years.

The Republicans won all the statewide races in 2002.

Since the 1970s, ________ helped to bring an end to one-party politics in Texas.

V.O.Key in Southern Politics concluded that bifactionalism in the Democratic Party left Texas with

The actions of the "Shivercrats," which resulted in setting a pattern where Texans voted Republican at the national level and retained its Democratic leanings at the state and local levels, were brought on by

Writer V.O.Key presents a provocative thesis in Southern Politics in which he says Texas politics can be better understood in terms of

What was the significance of the 1944 U.S.Supreme Court's ruling in Smith v.Allwright?

Why is the creation of political parties necessary in a representative democracy?

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

In Texas, are more likely to identify with the Republican Party whereas are with the Democratic Party.