Question 1

The rules for selecting delegates to the respective parties' national convention are best described by which statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Democratic rules are somewhat complex and the Republican rules are fairly simple.
B)  The Republican rules are complex and the Democratic rules are fairly simple.
C)  The rules for both parties are somewhat complex.
D)  The rules for both parties are somewhat easy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The rejuvenation of the Republican Party in Texas came in 1961 when ______ was elected to the U.S.Senate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kay Bailey Hutchinson
B)  Phil Gramm
C)  John Tower
D)  John CornynE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The most important goal of political parties is to

Accepted Answer

A)  fund political candidates.
B)  gain control of government through popular elections.
C)  organize political rallies.
D)  organize PACs.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

In recent years,the Republican Party had developed two factions with two different styles of leadership except

Accepted Answer

A)  true believers.
B)  tea party.
C)  pragmatist.
D)  pro-minority party activists.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Liberals in the Texas Democratic Party consist of groups who have supported the national party ticket and its presidents except

Accepted Answer

A)  Harry Truman.
B)  Lyndon Johnson.
C)  George Bush.
D)  John Kennedy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The national party organization provides state parties and candidates with a variety of which services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public opinion polling
B)  Computer networking
C)  Direct mailing
D)  All of these choices are true.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Explain the three characteristics of the political party system as we know them in the United States and Texas.

Accepted Answer

The political party system in the United...

Question 8

Since 1998,the GOP achieved their most impressive gains

Accepted Answer

A)  by reelecting Governor George Bush.
B)  with Republicans sweeping every statewide office.
C)  by succeeding in the redistricting of Texas' congressional delegation in 2004.
D)  All of these choices are true.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Does low voter turnout in Texas render recent demographic changes irrelevant for understanding the success or failure of political parties in the state? Why or why not?​

Accepted Answer

Low voter turnout in Texas does not rend...

Question 10

Discuss the pros and cons of the caucus and primary system in the selection of candidates for the general elections.

Accepted Answer

The caucus and primary system both have ...

Question 11

The duties of the state's political parties' executive committees include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  determining the site of the next state convention.
B)  nominating state party candidates.
C)  producing and disseminating press releases and other publicity.
D)  raising money and coordinate special projects.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

All of the following are part of the state's Republican Party's platform except they

Accepted Answer

A)  demand abolition of bilingual education.
B)  oppose an income tax at all levels of government.
C)  propose amnesty for long-term,working illegal immigrants.
D)  believe that properly applied capital punishment is legitimate and an effective deterrent.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The success of conservative Democrats competing in the party primary was not because

Accepted Answer

A)  the power elite contributed resources to like-minded politicians.
B)  they represent interests as oil and gas.
C)  they represent interests as owners and publishers of the state's daily newspaper.
D)  they represent education interests.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is not a strength area for Texas Republicans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midland-Odessa area
B)  Hill Country-Edwards Plateau area
C)  Houston suburbs
D)  South and South Central TexasE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is not a distinct characteristic of American political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decentralization
B)  Two-party system
C)  Pragmatism
D)  IdealismE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following statements is not true of liberals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They believe that it is necessary for government to regulate the economy.
B)  Government power should be used to protect the disadvantaged and to promote equality.
C)  They favor progressive taxes.
D)  They possess a more pessimistic view of human nature than conservatives.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The transition from one dominant political party in the state to another is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  realignment.
B)  pre-alignment.
C)  post-alignment.
D)  dealignment.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Explain what is meant by realignment and dealignment.Do you agree that Texas is experiencing both? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Realignment refers to a shift in politic...

Question 19

All of the following are part of the state's Democratic Party's platform except they

Accepted Answer

A)  believe that government should provide multilanguage instruction.
B)  oppose economic policies that cut essential services and investments in the future.
C)  support establishment of a Texas Death Penalty Punishment Commission to study the Texas death penalty system.
D)  believe the federal government should not change the No Child Left Behind program.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

What does the rise in Republican party identification mean to small farmers,ranchers,organized labor,and African-American groups?

Accepted Answer

The rise in Republican party identificat...

Exam 5: Political Parties

All of the following are part of the state's Democratic Party's platform except they

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Discuss the pros and cons of the caucus and primary system in the selection of candidates for the general elections.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe caucus and primary system both have ...View AnswerShow Answer

Explain what is meant by realignment and dealignment.Do you agree that Texas is experiencing both? Why or why not?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIRealignment refers to a shift in politic...View AnswerShow Answer

The most important goal of political parties is to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All of the following are part of the state's Republican Party's platform except they

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The duties of the state's political parties' executive committees include all of the following except

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is not a distinct characteristic of American political parties?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Since 1998,the GOP achieved their most impressive gains

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The rejuvenation of the Republican Party in Texas came in 1961 when ______ was elected to the U.S.Senate.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The transition from one dominant political party in the state to another is known as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What does the rise in Republican party identification mean to small farmers,ranchers,organized labor,and African-American groups?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe rise in Republican party identificat...View AnswerShow Answer

In recent years,the Republican Party had developed two factions with two different styles of leadership except

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The success of conservative Democrats competing in the party primary was not because

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The national party organization provides state parties and candidates with a variety of which services?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements is not true of liberals?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Explain the three characteristics of the political party system as we know them in the United States and Texas.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe political party system in the United...View AnswerShow Answer

The rules for selecting delegates to the respective parties' national convention are best described by which statement?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is not a strength area for Texas Republicans?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Liberals in the Texas Democratic Party consist of groups who have supported the national party ticket and its presidents except

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Does low voter turnout in Texas render recent demographic changes irrelevant for understanding the success or failure of political parties in the state? Why or why not?​

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AILow voter turnout in Texas does not rend...View AnswerShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The caucus and primary system both have ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Realignment refers to a shift in politic...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The rise in Republican party identificat...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The political party system in the United...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Does low voter turnout in Texas render recent demographic changes irrelevant for understanding the success or failure of political parties in the state? Why or why not?

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Low voter turnout in Texas does not rend...
View Answer