Chapter 4 Quiz

As of 2020, most Democrats in Texas today consider themselves to be "Blue Dog Democrats."

False

In Texas, the most local level of a party organization is the county.

False

Local issues are always ideological in nature.

False

The Libertarian Party is both socially and economically liberal.

False

The primary function of the precinct convention is to write the party platform.

False

Under a system of proportional representation, each district only has one representative.

False

No Democrat has won Texas in a presidential race since ________.

Jimmy Carter

In Texas today, rural areas have become more ______________, while urban areas have become more ___________.

Republican; Democratic

In Texas, what is the most fundamental and local level of party organization?

precincts

What kind of electoral districts are used in Texas?

single-member districts

In Texas, political parties help candidates by providing

training for a campaign.

Parties use social media for which of the following?

voter mobilization

The temporary party organization only gets activated

when there is a campaign for the party to organize.

How often do political parties in Texas hold their state conventions?

every two years

How is the precinct chair selected?

by voters in the Party Primary

In Texas, what convention is held by political parties after its precinct convention in order to elect delegates to its state convention?

county

Texas Democrats have been relegated to minority status in the state since 1994.

True

The Shivercrats believed that the Democratic Party had become too liberal.

True

The Tea Party has been one of the most successful political movements in Texas.

True

The exodus of more affluent White people from urban areas to suburban areas is sometimes referred to as

White flight.