Question 1

In the 2010 general election, every official elected at the state level was Republican.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Discuss the significance of Latino population growth to party politics in Texas. What issues are involved with mobilization and voting behavior within this group?

Accepted Answer

The significance of Latino population growth to party politics in Texas cannot be understated. As the Latino population continues to grow, their political influence also increases, making them a key demographic for both major political parties in the state.

The Latino community in Texas is diverse, with varying political ideologies and priorities. As a result, both parties must make efforts to appeal to this demographic in order to secure their votes. This has led to increased attention to issues that are important to the Latino community, such as immigration reform, healthcare access, education, and economic opportunities.

Mobilization and voting behavior within the Latino community are influenced by a variety of factors. Language barriers, lack of access to voter education and registration resources, and historical disenfranchisement can all contribute to lower voter turnout within this group. Additionally, there may be apathy or disillusionment with the political process due to perceived lack of representation or progress on issues that are important to the Latino community.

However, efforts to mobilize Latino voters have been increasing in recent years, with organizations and campaigns focusing on voter education, outreach, and registration. Political parties and candidates are also making efforts to engage with the Latino community through targeted messaging and policy proposals that directly address their concerns.

In conclusion, the growing Latino population in Texas is a significant factor in party politics, as it has the potential to shift the balance of power and influence policy decisions. Mobilization and voting behavior within this group are influenced by a variety of factors, and efforts to engage and empower Latino voters will continue to be important in shaping the political landscape in Texas.

Question 3

The fastest-growing demographic group in Texas is ________, the majority of whom vote ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic; Democratic 
B)  white; Democratic 
C)  Hispanic; Republican 
D)  African American; Republican 
E)  African American; Democratic 
A)  Hispanic; Democratic 
B)  white; Democratic 
C)  Hispanic; Republican 
D)  African American; Republican 
E)  African American; Democratic A

Question 4

Partisan polarization refers to situations in which members of the same political party begin to fight over policy and ideological issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Blue Dog Democrats are becoming more and more popular in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The last Democratic governor of Texas was Ann Richards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

African Americans have the largest percentage share of voters in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

By 1999, Republicans took over complete control of all statewide offices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which demographic group has the largest percentage share of voters in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Native Americans 
B)  Asians 
C)  Latinos 
D)  African Americans 
E)  whites 
A)  Native Americans 
B)  Asians 
C)  Latinos 
D)  African Americans 
E)  whites

Question 10

One of the reasons why party politics in Texas differs from that of other southern states is because

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas was once its own country. 
B)  Texas is larger and more economically developed than most other southern states. 
C)  Texas borders Mexico. 
D)  most other southern states have a historically larger African American population than Texas. 
E)  Texas has much higher voter turnout than most other southern states. 
A)  Texas was once its own country. 
B)  Texas is larger and more economically developed than most other southern states. 
C)  Texas borders Mexico. 
D)  most other southern states have a historically larger African American population than Texas. 
E)  Texas has much higher voter turnout than most other southern states.

Question 11

The most important role for political parties in Texas elections is to

Accepted Answer

A)  fund the candidates' campaigns. 
B)  offer a candidate a label by which he or she can identify with the voters. 
C)  lead get-out-the-vote drives. 
D)  create political action committees. 
E)  fund television and radio campaign advertisements. 
A)  fund the candidates' campaigns. 
B)  offer a candidate a label by which he or she can identify with the voters. 
C)  lead get-out-the-vote drives. 
D)  create political action committees. 
E)  fund television and radio campaign advertisements.

Question 12

Latinos currently represent ________ percent of the Texas population.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  20 
C)  28 
D)  38 
E)  over 50 
A)  11 
B)  20 
C)  28 
D)  38 
E)  over 50

Question 13

Duverger's Law states that single-member districts result in two-party systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following are principles generally supported by the Tea Party movement EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  low taxes. 
B)  term limits. 
C)  increased immigration. 
D)  balanced budgets. 
E)  low government spending. 
A)  low taxes. 
B)  term limits. 
C)  increased immigration. 
D)  balanced budgets. 
E)  low government spending.

Question 15

________ believe that they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force to be reckoned with within the Republican Party.

Accepted Answer

A)  Libertarians 
B)  Tea Party members 
C)  Conservative Republicans 
D)  Independents 
E)  Occupy members 
A)  Libertarians 
B)  Tea Party members 
C)  Conservative Republicans 
D)  Independents 
E)  Occupy members

Question 16

Today, the Texas Democratic Party's base is made up of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Latinos. 
B)  African Americans. 
C)  white liberals in Austin. 
D)  whites in East Texas. 
E)  white liberals in Houston. 
A)  Latinos. 
B)  African Americans. 
C)  white liberals in Austin. 
D)  whites in East Texas. 
E)  white liberals in Houston.

Question 17

Which of the following third-party movements had the most success in winning elections in the post-World War II era?

Accepted Answer

A)  La Raza Unida 
B)  the Occupy movement 
C)  the Green Party 
D)  the Kinky Friedman movement 
E)  the Constitution Party 
A)  La Raza Unida 
B)  the Occupy movement 
C)  the Green Party 
D)  the Kinky Friedman movement 
E)  the Constitution Party

Question 18

Which movement has had the largest impact on state legislative races in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Tea Party movement 
B)  La Raza Unida 
C)  the Libertarian movement 
D)  the Green Party movement 
E)  the Occupy movement 
A)  the Tea Party movement 
B)  La Raza Unida 
C)  the Libertarian movement 
D)  the Green Party movement 
E)  the Occupy movement

Question 19

The Dixiecrat movement led by Strom Thurmond in 1948 opposed the segregationist ideas of President Truman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Although the Democratic Party dominated state politics for much of the twentieth century, by the 1950s it faced internal divisions between ________ and ________ Democrats.

Accepted Answer

A)  liberal; conservative 
B)  moderates; liberal 
C)  conservative; moderate 
D)  Blue Dog Democrats; Yellow Dog 
E)  liberal; populist 
A)  liberal; conservative 
B)  moderates; liberal 
C)  conservative; moderate 
D)  Blue Dog Democrats; Yellow Dog 
E)  liberal; populist

In the 2010 general election, every official elected at the state level was Republican.

Discuss the significance of Latino population growth to party politics in Texas. What issues are involved with mobilization and voting behavior within this group?

The fastest-growing demographic group in Texas is , the majority of whom vote .

Partisan polarization refers to situations in which members of the same political party begin to fight over policy and ideological issues.

Blue Dog Democrats are becoming more and more popular in Texas.

The last Democratic governor of Texas was Ann Richards.

African Americans have the largest percentage share of voters in Texas.

By 1999, Republicans took over complete control of all statewide offices.

Which demographic group has the largest percentage share of voters in Texas?

One of the reasons why party politics in Texas differs from that of other southern states is because

The most important role for political parties in Texas elections is to

Latinos currently represent ________ percent of the Texas population.

Duverger's Law states that single-member districts result in two-party systems.

All of the following are principles generally supported by the Tea Party movement EXCEPT

________ believe that they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force to be reckoned with within the Republican Party.

Today, the Texas Democratic Party's base is made up of all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following third-party movements had the most success in winning elections in the post-World War II era?

Which movement has had the largest impact on state legislative races in recent years?

The Dixiecrat movement led by Strom Thurmond in 1948 opposed the segregationist ideas of President Truman.

Although the Democratic Party dominated state politics for much of the twentieth century, by the 1950s it faced internal divisions between and Democrats.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Local Government in Texas

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Crime and Corrections Policy in Texas

Filters

Exam 4: Political Parties in Texas

In the 2010 general election, every official elected at the state level was Republican.

Discuss the significance of Latino population growth to party politics in Texas. What issues are involved with mobilization and voting behavior within this group?

The fastest-growing demographic group in Texas is ________, the majority of whom vote ________.

Partisan polarization refers to situations in which members of the same political party begin to fight over policy and ideological issues.

Blue Dog Democrats are becoming more and more popular in Texas.

The last Democratic governor of Texas was Ann Richards.

African Americans have the largest percentage share of voters in Texas.

By 1999, Republicans took over complete control of all statewide offices.

Which demographic group has the largest percentage share of voters in Texas?

One of the reasons why party politics in Texas differs from that of other southern states is because

The most important role for political parties in Texas elections is to

Latinos currently represent ________ percent of the Texas population.

Duverger's Law states that single-member districts result in two-party systems.

All of the following are principles generally supported by the Tea Party movement EXCEPT

________ believe that they can have more influence in state politics if they become a force to be reckoned with within the Republican Party.

Today, the Texas Democratic Party's base is made up of all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following third-party movements had the most success in winning elections in the post-World War II era?

Which movement has had the largest impact on state legislative races in recent years?

The Dixiecrat movement led by Strom Thurmond in 1948 opposed the segregationist ideas of President Truman.

Although the Democratic Party dominated state politics for much of the twentieth century, by the 1950s it faced internal divisions between ________ and ________ Democrats.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Local Government in Texas

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Crime and Corrections Policy in Texas

Filters

The fastest-growing demographic group in Texas is , the majority of whom vote .

Although the Democratic Party dominated state politics for much of the twentieth century, by the 1950s it faced internal divisions between and Democrats.