Question 1

What is the lowest level of party organization?

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A)  State
B)  Precinct
C)  District
D)  Neighborhood associationsE) All of the above
F) None of the above B

Question 2

Discuss the pros and cons of political parties embracing pragmatism?

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Question 3

The Republican party of Texas appeals to all of the following groups except

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A)  rural,low-income ranchers.
B)  active and retired military officers.
C)  traditional conservatives who find themselves in a new urban setting.
D)  white Anglo-Saxon Protestants.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The national Democratic and Republican parties have increased their involvement in the state and local parties through​

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A)  ​computer-based mailing lists.
B)  ​direct-mail solicitations.
C)  ​the Internet.
D)  ​all of these choices are true.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

People who vote Republican for national office but Democratic for state and local office are known as

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A)  RINO.
B)  presidential conservatives.
C)  presidential Republicans.
D)  presidential pragmatists.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Both the Republican and Democratic parties hold state conventions in

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A)  June of even-numbered years.
B)  May of even-numbered years.
C)  June of odd-numbered years.
D)  May of odd-numbered years.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Describe the organization and functions of the permanent party organization and the temporary party organization of the Republican and Democratic parties.

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Question 8

State and local party organizations are ________ who exercise considerable discretion on most party matters.

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A)  semi-independent actors
B)  independent actors
C)  grassroots actor
D)  individual actorsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Explain the development of the political party system in Texas from a one-party state to the two-party state that it is today.

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Question 10

In 1974,the GOP held only 53 offices at the county level,and now they hold more than __________ county offices.

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A)  60
B)  2,000
C)  1,000
D)  100E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A group of conservative Republicans that formed in opposition to President Obama's health care initiative is

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A)  evangelical Christians.
B)  conservative Christians.
C)  tea party.
D)  moderate business interests.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The shift in party identification in the state can be attributed to all of the following reasons except

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A)  an emphasis on civil rights in the 1960s and 1970s.
B)  the popularity of President Lyndon Johnson.
C)  the impact of President Ronald Reagan.
D)  the election of George W.Bush to the presidency in 2000 and 2004.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

A gathering of party members who voted in the party's primary for the purpose of electing delegates to the county or district convention is

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A)  primary.
B)  precinct convention.
C)  party platform.
D)  senatorial conventionE) None of the above
F) All of the above B

Question 14

What is the party platform of the Libertarian party? Discuss the rules and regulations governing third parties in Texas.Do you think Texas and the major parties are being fair to third-party candidates?

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The party platform of the Libertarian party is based on the principles of individual liberty, limited government, and free markets. They advocate for minimal government intervention in both personal and economic matters, and support the rights of individuals to make their own choices without interference from the government. The party also promotes non-interventionist foreign policy and the protection of civil liberties.

In Texas, third parties are subject to specific rules and regulations governing their participation in the political process. In order to gain ballot access, third parties in Texas must meet certain requirements, such as collecting a certain number of signatures from registered voters or receiving a certain percentage of the vote in a previous election. Additionally, third parties are required to hold a nominating convention and submit a list of candidates for the general election.

As for the fairness of Texas and the major parties towards third-party candidates, it is a matter of debate. Some argue that the rules and regulations governing third parties in Texas make it difficult for them to compete on a level playing field with the major parties. Others believe that these regulations are necessary to maintain the integrity of the electoral process and prevent the proliferation of fringe or unviable parties.

Ultimately, the question of fairness towards third-party candidates is subjective and depends on one's perspective. Some may argue that Texas and the major parties should do more to support and include third-party candidates in the political process, while others may believe that the current regulations are sufficient to ensure a fair and competitive electoral environment.

Question 15

In the late nineteenth century,the Democratic Party was challenged by which third party?

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A)  Socialist
B)  Green
C)  Populist
D)  ReformE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The idea of dealignment suggests that

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A)  there is a shift in party dominance.
B)  voters are calling themselves independents rather than identifying with political parties.
C)  voters make a conscientious decision to stay at home on election day.
D)  more voters are crossing over on election day.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

James Madison criticized political parties in which Federalist Paper?

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A)  Federalist Paper 53
B)  Federalist Paper 47
C)  Federalist Paper 10
D)  Federalist Paper 36E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Political parties in Texas select delegates to the national nominating convention using both the primary and the caucus system.This process is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Two-Step.
B)  Texas conventions.
C)  Texas winner-take-all.
D)  Texas party lottery.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The development of the conservative Democratic faction was an outgrowth of all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  New Deal proposals of Franklin D.Roosevelt.
B)  Fail Deal proposals of Harry Truman.
C)  Modern Republicanism of Dwight D.Eisenhower.
D)  Secessionist proposal of Edmund Davis.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The county executive committee,along with the approval of the __________,must certify the name of the nominees.

Accepted Answer

A)  commissioners' court
B)  county judge at law
C)  county attorney
D)  precinct chairE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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