GOVT 2306 Chapter 11 Review: Political Parties in Texas

Which of the following could benefit the Democratic Party's attempt to "Turn Texas Blue"? -ineligibility of many Latinos to vote -the party's social conservatism -demographic realities -influx of in-migrants from other states -support from the pro-business lobby

-demographic realities -influx of in-migrants from other states

Which of the following were political parties that developed in Texas in the latter half of the nineteenth century? -Socialist Party -Justice Party -the Grange -Green Party -People's Party -Greenback Party

-the Grange -People's Party -Greenback Party

A Democrat was last elected to statewide office in Texas in -1994. -2004. -1990. -2000.

1994

The Texas presidential primaries are held in which month? -February -March -April -May

March

Which of the following statements about the success or lack of success of third parties is correct? -No third-party candidate has ever won the presidency or the Texas governorship. -A third-party candidate has won the presidency but has never won the Texas governorship. -Third-party candidates have won both the presidency and the Texas governorship. -Third-party candidates have won the Texas governorship, but not the presidency.

No third-party candidate has ever won the presidency or the Texas governorship

Political parties in the United States -are strong and unified nationally. -only work to get state-level positions filled. -are very state-oriented and act mostly independently. -are weak but unified nationally.

are very state-oriented and act mostly independently

Which of the following accurately describes the Shivercrats? -a liberal faction of the Texas Democratic Party that stayed aligned with the national Democratic Party -conservative Republicans who voted for Democratic presidential candidates -Conservative Democrats who stood for office as both Democratic and Republican candidates -liberal Republicans who voted for Democrats in national elections

conservative Democrats who stood for office as both Democratic and Republican candidates

Texas political parties hold state conventions -every year -every 2 years -every 3 years -every 4 years

every 2 years

What is the lowest level of the permanent party organization? -county chair -member of the county executive committee -local party volunteer -precinct chair

precinct chair

A lasting shift of party loyalty or attachment is known as _________

realignment

What is the highest level of the permanent party organization? -member of the county executive committee -precinct chair -county chair -state chair

state chair

What became the key reform movement after the decline of the Populists? -the Farmers' Alliance -the Greenback Party -the Progressive movement -the People's Party

the Progressive Movement

What is a drawback of heavy campaign use of the Internet to communicate with likely voters? -the digital divide -It targets too large a pool of voters. -expense -It may break campaign election laws.

the digital divide

The ______ presidential election, in which the Shivercrats ran for office, broke the tradition of straight-ticket Democratic voting in Texas.

1952

The Republican Party has controlled the governor's office in Texas without interruption since -1994. -1948. -1972. -2000.

1994

The Texas Republican Party suffered a big setback in 1990 when Democrat ______ was elected to the governor's office. -Lloyd Bentsen -Clayton Williams -Bill Clements -Ann Richards

Ann Richards

Which of the following was controversial to both Republicans and Democrats following the Civil War? -Edmund J. Davis's governorship -the Emancipation Proclamation -Abraham Lincoln -U.S. military rule from 1866 to 1869

Edmund J Davis's governorship

Why did the state vote Republican, in 1928, for presidential candidate Herbert Hoover? -The Democratic Party in Texas had dissolved into factional in-fighting and did not mount an effective campaign. -Hoover was essentially Democratic in ideology. -The Democratic candidate strongly supported desegregation. -Hoover's opponent was Roman Catholic.

Hoover's opponent was Roman Catholic

The resignation of ______ as a U.S. senator allowed Texas Republicans to capture their second U.S. Senate seat in 1992. -Bill Clements -Lloyd Bentsen -Ann Richards -Clayton Williams

Lloyd Bentsen

Phil Gramm was elected to the House of Representatives as a Democrat, but he soon began to lean toward the Republicans partly through his close relationship to which president? -Carter -Bush -Nixon -Reagan

Reagan

Who among the following dominated the politics and government of the Republic of Texas? -Allan Shivers -Bill Clements -Sam Houston -Mirabeau Lamar -Stephen Austin

Sam Houston Mirabeau Lamar

Members of the electoral college are selected at the _______ Party Convention. -Precinct -County -State -National

State

Which of the following statements about the political party system in the United States is accurate? -The U.S. national parties are strong because of the large number of officials who are elected nationwide. -The United States has 50 state party systems. -The United States has strong national parties. -The state political party organizations are dependent on the national party organizations.

The United States has 50 state party systems.

Which Texas electoral faction supported Dwight Eisenhower in both the 1952 and 1956 presidential elections? -minority groups -Yellow Dog Democrats -Yellow Pup Republicans -New Deal liberals

Yellow Dog Democrats

What is a "faithless elector"? -a voter who is registered with one party but who participates in the other party's primary -a state party president who does not endorse the party's designated candidate -a governor who does not endorse the party's designated candidate -a member of the Electoral College who does not vote for his/her party's designated candidate

a member of the Electoral College who does not vote for his/her party's designated candidate

What does a candidate need to effectively use the caucus system to win a lot of delegates to conventions? -enough money to make direct contributions to local precinct and county chairs -a strong organization of volunteers -a strong, popular agricultural policy -the ability to travel to the vast majority of precinct meetings in the state

a strong organization of volunteers

A major reason for disorganization at the 2008 Democratic district and county conventions following the precinct conventions was the -attendance of many first-timers who did not know the rules. -actions of many attendees who opposed both major presidential candidates. -confusion resulting from the very similar policy positions of the two presidential candidates. -failure of the precinct conventions to send up an adequate number of delegates.

attendance of many first-timers who did not know the rules.

As of 2016, -the Texas Republicans use a primary and the Texas Democrats use a caucus. -both parties in Texas use caucuses. -both parties in Texas use primaries. -the Texas Democrats use a primary and the Texas Republicans use a caucus.

both parties in Texas use primaries

By 1988 the Republicans had made significant gains, aided by Bill Clements's election as ______ and George H. W. Bush's election as ______. -speaker of the Texas House; U.S. representative -governor; president -U.S. senator; governor -U.S. representative; U.S. senator

governor; president

What was Sam Houston's position with respect to the issue of slavery? -He opposed it. -He both opposed and supported it, depending on the politics at the time. -He supported it. -He remained neutral on the issue.

he opposed it

What are the prospects for the Republican Party gaining ground among Hispanics? -It is unclear. -The prospects are abysmal. -The prospects are very good. -The Republicans' chances are just as good as the Democrats'.

it is unclear

For many years in Texas, the Democratic Party -leaned toward a libertarian ideology. -held a platform indistinguishable from the Republican platform. -leaned very conservative and traditional. -leaned very liberal.

leaned very conservative and traditional.

The introduction of new technologies has led to a shift from -capital-intensive campaigns to labor-intensive campaigns. -big-tent parties to niche political movements. -party-centered politics to candidate-centered politics. -professional campaign tactics to amateur campaign tactics.

party-centered politics to candidate-centered politics.

What is the lowest level of the permanent party organization in Texas? -precinct chair -county chair -district chair -ward chair

precinct chair

An example of a temporary party organization is the -county executive committee. -precinct convention. -state executive committee. -precinct chair.

precinct convention

What term is used by political scientists to refer to a lasting shift in party allegiances or electoral support? -reorganization -reconstruction -realignment -transference

realignment

Although introduced during the Progressive Era, the direct primary was widely adopted by the national parties after what disastrous event? -the 1968 Democratic Convention -the wholesale arrest of New York's municipal Republican officials under corruption charges -the assassination of President James Garfield -the elevation to the 1962 national Republican ballot of a completely unqualified roster of candidates for national office

the 1968 Democratic Convention

How has party dealignment affected the relationship between candidates and parties? - Candidates seek to portray themselves as party loyalists in order to attract the core party faithful to the voting booth. - Candidates tend to rely more heavily on party fund-raising skills. - Many candidates distance themselves from parties to make a more direct connection with the voters. - Candidates more often tend to have parties run their campaigns but prefer party involvement to stay secret.

Many candidates distance themselves from parties to make a more direct connection with the voters.

What was the outcome of the 2008 Democratic Party caucuses in Texas? -Clinton won the popular vote in the Texas primary. -Obama won the popular vote in the Texas primary. -Obama secured the majority of the state's precinct convention delegates in the caucus. -Clinton secured the majority of the state's precinct convention delegates in the caucus.

-Clinton won the popular vote in the Texas primary. -Obama secured the majority of the state's precinct convention delegates in the caucus.

In 1994, Republican victories in Texas included which of the following? all of the state Supreme Court seats Reason: They gained a majority of seats, but not all. control of the agricultural commissioner's office Reason: They retained control of this office. all seats on the Railroad Commission George W. Bush as governor gain of three seats on the state board of education

-gain of three seats on the state board of education -all seats on the Railroad Commission -George W. Bush as governor -control of the agricultural commissioner's office

Which of the following are indicators of party dealignment in Texas? -rise in mass media campaigning -decreased split-ticket voting -high voter turnout -candidates seeking name recognition

-rise in mass media campaigning -candidates seeking name recognition

Republicans in Texas experienced setbacks in which of the following elections? -1982 -1978 -1986

1982

Republicans bounced back in the elections of ______ and set the stage for today's Republican Party. -1978 -1986 -1982 -1990

1986

Texas has been a predominately one party Republican state since the -1870s -1960s -1970s -1990s

1990's

In what year did Texas become a one-party Republican system, substantially changing Texas party politics? -2000 -1990 -2004 -1994

1994

Why did Bill Clements's election to office signify the beginning of real two-party politics in Texas? -He used his political power to change electoral rules in Texas that made prospects more favorable to Republican candidates. -He used his political and appointment power to bring Republicans into many state offices. -His election coincided with an organizational collapse of the Democratic Party. -His popularity and skill in the position made Republicans far more popular in Texas.

He used his political and appointment power to bring Republicans into many state offices.

Which of the following is true of the Libertarian Party in Texas? - Many voters who adhere to libertarian philosophies vote regularly with the Democratic Party in Texas. - The Libertarian Party regularly gets a large margin of the vote in Texas state elections. - With the increased conservatism of the state, it is likely that the Libertarian Party is soon to become an electoral force in Texas. - The Libertarian Party has consistently maintained its status as a minority party guaranteeing its candidates' appearance on the ballot.

The Libertarian Party has consistently maintained its status as a minority party guaranteeing its candidates' appearance on the ballot.

What did Ted Cruz predict would happen if Texas ever does "turn blue"? -The Republican Party would have to shift its base to the Northeast. -The Republican Party would have to shift its base to the Northwest. -The Republican Party would cease to exist.

The Republican Party would cease to exist

Which Party specifically states they oppose legalization of drugs? -The Texas Democratic Party -The Texas Green Party -The Texas Libertarian Party -The Texas Republican Party

The Texas Republican Party

The Texas Republican Party currently holds -majority control of the Texas State House. -majority control of the Texas State Senate. -the Speaker of the House position. -the Lt. Governor's position. -All of these answers apply.

all of these answers apply

Today, Republicans in Texas hold -all statewide elected offices. -only the state house and the governor's office. -only the state house and the state senate. -only the governor's office and the state senate.

all statewide elected offices

True or False: In the 2016 election, Republican Donald Trump received 60% of the popular voted in Texas.

false

True or False: When looking at how "Red" Texas is, it received a ranking of 59%.

false

True or false: In order to gain access to the ballot, candidates from all parties must submit petitions signed by 5 to 10 percent of registered voters.

false

Pro-business conservatives at the core of the Texas Republican Party establishment seek to -eliminate subsidies for private companies. -keep government spending low. -increase government regulation of the economy. -limit private property rights.

keep government spending low

What has replaced political parties when it comes to running political campaigns in some cases? -Political Action Committees -interest groups -professional campaign consultants -nothing; political parties still run campaigns

professional campaign consultants

After the election of "permanent" officers, what is the most important function of the precinct convention? -passage of an issues platform -selection of candidates for local offices -selection of delegates to the county convention -nominating local delegates to the Electoral College

selection of delegates to the county convention

The Republic of Texas's constitution did not allow presidents to ______, leading to elections that revolved around personalities. -align themselves with a party -campaign -serve consecutive terms -serve more than four years in total

serve consecutive terms

A major cause of the shift from Democratic to Republican dominance in Texas was -an influx of immigrants from Mexico. -the rise of straight-ticket voting. -widespread opposition to President Eisenhower. -the Republican Party becoming the more conservative party.

the Republican Party becoming the more conservative party.

The Texas Election Code decides many aspects of party activity, but especially -the amount of research a party can do on registered voters. -the eligibility of candidates for office. -the conduct of primary elections. -the level of resources a party can apply to campaigning.

the conduct of primary elections

What catalyst did Phil Gramm use to make his conversion from Democrat to Republican? -the loss of his Budget Committee seat -the loss of his reelection campaign to the House -a massive electoral victory by Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives -a promise by the president to support him in a run for the Senate

the loss of his Budget Committee seat

One way that historical political parties consolidated power was through appointing faithful party members to government jobs, also known as -the spoils system. -the merit system. -the caucus system. -the party boss system.

the spoils system

The state party chair is selected by -the state convention. -the national party chair. -the state's top ranking office holder. -mail-in ballots from all precinct chairs.

the state convention

What was the chief cause of the incredibly high turnout in the 2008 precinct conventions for the Democratic Party? -the general dissatisfaction with the previous eight years of Republican presidential rule -the passage of new voting rules for convention delegates -a growing policy schism between conservative and liberal wings of the Democratic Party -the tight competition between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton

the tight competition between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton

Which of the following statements about realignment is accurate? - It is the result of a temporary deviation of voting behavior. - It happens within one election cycle. - It is dependent on specific factors that influence the vote in a specific election. - It is the movement of one population category from party to party. - It occurs when one party displaces another party as the majority party.

- It is the movement of one population category from party to party. - It occurs when one party displaces another party as the majority party.

In 1919, Texas did which of the following, marking notable achievements for the Progressive movement in the state? -ratified the Eighteenth Amendment (prohibition) -enacted significant antimonopoly legislation -implemented progressive taxation -ratified the Nineteenth Amendment (women's suffrage)

- ratified the eighteenth amendment (prohibition) -ratified the nineteenth amendment (women's suffrage)

According to the Texas Election Code, each election precinct must contain between -9,000 and 10,000 voters. -500 and 2,000 voters. -14,000 and 20,000 voters. -100 and 5,000 voters.

100 and 5,000 voters

John Tower was first elected in 1961. In what year was the next Republican elected to statewide office in Texas? -1972 -1978 -1994 -1966

1978

After what election did the Republican Party hold all statewide offices and comprise the majority in both the Texas House and Senate? -2004 -2000 -1994 -1996

2000

To maintain ballot status in Texas, a third party must garner at least ________ of the vote in a statewide election. -0.5 percent -1.5 percent -2.0 percent -5.0 percent

5.0

As a member of the Raza Unida Party, Ramsey Muniz received ______ percent of the vote for Texas governor in 1972. -6 -26 -16 -60

6

Whose election as governor in 1978 marked the real beginning of two-party politics in Texas? -John Tower -Bill Clements -Phil Gramm -Lyndon B. Johnson

Bill Clements

The County Chair for the political parties is selected -By the precinct chairs of the county -By the county voters of the party -By the county executive committee -By the state party chair

By county voters of the party

n the 1952 and 1956 presidential elections, many Yellow Dog Democrats broke with tradition and voted for -Adlai Stevenson II. -Dwight D. Eisenhower. -Lyndon B. Johnson. -Earl Warren.

Dwight D Eisenhower

Voting for which presidential candidate ended the Texas tradition of straight-ticket balloting for Democrats? -Richard Nixon -Dwight Eisenhower -Barry Goldwater -Ronald Reagan

Dwight Eisenhower

What third party in Texas advocates social justice, ecological sustainability, nonviolence, and political reform? -Raza Unida Party -Libertarian Party -Natural Law Party -Green Party

Green Party

Which of the following characteristics applies to the caucus system more than to the preference primary system? -It requires a big money investment. -It attracts more media exposure. -It requires big, professional campaign organizations. -It requires more grassroots organization.

It requires more grassroots organization

When was the last time a Democratic presidential candidate won the Texas vote for president? -Lyndon Johnson in 1964 -Jimmy Carter in 1976 -Bill Clinton in 1992 -Bill Clinton in 1996

Jimmy Carter in 1976

Who was the first Republican elected to statewide office in Texas since Reconstruction? -Phil Gramm -Lyndon B. Johnson -John Tower -Bill Clements

John Tower

How does the general history of third parties affect their relative success now? -Many people think a vote for a third party is wasted and thus do not support them. -Most people are not aware that third parties exist. -Third parties tend to be weaker now because their past electoral successes did not radically change the nature of government. -Most people admire third parties and try to support them if they agree with the party's positions.

Many people think a vote for a third party is wasted and thus do not support them.

Which of the following does not accurately reflect the Texas Libertarian Party Platform? -The Party opposes the War on Drugs. -Consenting adults should not be restricted in possessing or consuming drugs for recreational purposes. -Individuals seeking or providing medical treatment for drug use should not be subject to prosecution. -Medicinal marijuana is the only substance that should be marketed without criminal prosecution.

Medicinal marijuana is the only substance that should be marketed without criminal prosecution

Why is there relatively little factional infighting in the current Democratic Party? -Democratic leaders have forced ideological purity on the party in hopes of a more coordinated electoral strategy. -Most conservative Democrats left for the Republican Party. -The former moderate wing of the party is essentially the only faction left in the Texas Democratic Party. -Democrats have accepted the fact that Texas is and will remain a "red" state.

Most conservative Democrats left for the Republican Party.

In what way has the role of political parties changed since the era of labor-intensive politics? -Parties must prepare ballots according to state specifications. -Parties are now required to designate a slate of candidates for office. -Parties have become solely responsible for managing candidates' campaigns. -Parties are no longer solely in charge of the purse strings of candidates' campaigns.

Parties are no longer solely in charge of the purse strings of candidates' campaigns.

When was the first period of one-party Republican politics in Texas? -Reconstruction -the roaring '20s -the Republican revolution of the 1990s -the gay '90s

Reconstruction

In Texas, the Tea Party is most closely aligned with the -Libertarian Party. -Republican Party. -American Independent Party. -Democratic Party.

Republican Party

During the time of the Republic of Texas, which individual advocated for annexation and peaceful relations with the Native American tribes of Texas? -Edmund Davis -Sam Houston -Davey Crockett -Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar

Sam Houston

With respect to the issues of the day, officeholders in Texas during the Civil War era generally supported the positions taken by -the Confederacy. -the Republican Party. -the Union. -Sam Houston.

The Confederacy

John Tower was the first Republican to hold statewide office in Texas since the 1870s when he was elected in 1961 to the -Texas house. -U.S. Senate -Texas Supreme Court. -governorship.

U.S. Senate

What issue may make liberal Democrats like Wendy Davis especially unattractive to socially conservative Hispanics? -abortion rights -environmental activism -gay marriage -health care

abortion rights

Which of the following describes the People's Party? - anti-elite - anti-tax - anti-labor - anti-agrarian

anti-elite

John Tower was the first Texas Republican to -publicly endorse a Democratic presidential candidate. -be elected to statewide office since the era of Democratic dominance began. -be elected to national office since the era of Democratic dominance began. -be elected to national office by a wide majority of the electorate.

be elected to statewide office since the era of Democratic dominance began.

In ______ politics, prospective officeholders tend to emphasize their own characteristics and backgrounds rather than an association with a major political party. -realignment -straight-ticket -conservative -candidate-centered

candidate-centered

In the past 17 presidential elections, Texas voted Democratic only four times. Three of those times it was because the -candidates hailed from Texas or the South. -candidates adopted a traditionally Republican platform. -opposing Republican candidates were socially liberal. -opposing Republican candidates held moderate voting records.

candidates hailed from Texas or the South.

The system to determine party nomination in which party members gather to publicly declare which candidate they support is called a -cloture. -primary. -convention. -caucus.

caucus

In states without presidential preference primaries, precinct conventions, otherwise known as ______, take on greater significance. -state conventions -primary elections -caucuses -closed primaries

caucuses

he Texas Election Code has its most profound impact on political party activity in which area(s)? -party organization and fundraising -candidate selection -conduct of primary elections -All of these answers are correct.

conduct of primary elections

Which of the following is not a position of the Texas Green Party? - substance abuse, including alcoholism, to be treated as a disease or psychological disorder, not a crime. - the decriminalization of marijuana, and the immediate release of all prisoners held on only nonviolent marijuana-related charges. - consenting adults ought not be restricted from partaking in activities that harm no one else. This includes possession, consumption and/or market transactions of substances for medicinal, recreational, or other purposes. - pre-employment and/or random drug screening is a violation of the 4th amendment of the U.S. Constitution and an immediate ban on these practices.

consenting adults ought not be restricted from partaking in activities that harm no one else. This includes possession, consumption and/or market transactions of substances for medicinal, recreational, or other purposes.

In the Texas Republican Party, free-market libertarian Republicans call some pro-business efforts ______, claiming they are inconsistent with true capitalism. -proto-socialism -corporate welfare -logrolling -crony capitalism

crony-capitalism

During the Republic of Texas, political parties -were the center of electoral politics. -were active and growing. -did not exist like they do today. -were stronger than they are today.

did not exist like they did today

Which of the following does not reflect the stance if the Texas Democratic Party Platform, -Possession of small amounts of controlled substances should be to a misdemeanor, even when it is a repeat offense. -Possession of small amounts of drugs should be citation only, no arrests. -Drugs should be immediately legalized. -Drug use should be treated as a public health challenge rather than as a crime.

drugs should be immediately legalized

The permanent party organization consists of -governor-appointed party officers. -party members elected to state or federal office. -elected party officers. -elected party officers and party volunteers.

elected party officers

Third parties have a difficult time winning for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that -it is more difficult for a third party candidate to get on the ballot. -representatives run in single-member districts. -general election candidates need a majority to win. -most Texans identify with one of the two major parties.

general election candidates need a majority to win

By 1988 the Republicans had made significant gains, aided by Bill Clements's election as ______ and George H. W. Bush's election as ______. -U.S. senator; governor -U.S. representative; U.S. senator -governor; president -speaker of the Texas House; U.S. representative

governor; president

In Texas, how significant is the digital divide for politics? -It is relatively unimportant. -It is only important for local races. -It is significant.

it is significant

During the era of labor-intensive politics, parties prepared ballots for general elections. Who or what prepares these ballots today? -The parties continue to prepare ballots for both primary and general elections. -state governments, using federal specifications -local governments, using state specifications

local governments, using state specifications

Which of the following is true of party politics in Texas from the end of Reconstruction until the 1960s? -No Democrat was elected to statewide office. -The state only voted for Democratic presidential candidates. -No Republican was elected to statewide office. -Republicans were elected in large numbers to local offices only.

no Republican was elected to statewide office

Which of the following use party caucuses in Texas? -Only minor parties use caucuses in Texas as of 2017. -the Democrats -the Republicans

only minor parties use caucuses in Texas as of 2017

The political history of Texas could be viewed as a chronological parade of -ideologies. -wedge issues. -personalities. -parties.

personalities

Of the following, which best describes political parties? -free agents -quasi-public agents -governmental organizations -private organizations

quasi-public agents

A/an ____________ ______________ organization is a series of meetings that occur every two years at the precinct, county, and state levels.

temporary party

What party dominated Texas politics for roughly 100 years following Reconstruction? -the Republican Party -the Democratic Party -the Progressive Party -the Libertarian Party

the Democratic Party

What was the direct primary designed to accomplish? -to give local municipal party leaders a bigger say in the selection of candidates -to allow non-party members to have a direct say in the selection of candidates -to force party members to openly declare their support for a candidate -to allow voters, rather than party bosses, to select candidates for office

to allow voters, rather than party bosses, to select candidates for office

True or false: In 1990, Ann Richards would be the last Democrat to be elected to the Governor's office.

true

Texans become party members when -they register to vote and declare party affiliation. -they vote in the party's primary election. -they register with the party and pay the required dues. -they attend a party convention.

when they vote in the party's primary election