Question 1

Describe the political party climate in Texas between Reconstruction and the 1940s. Which party was dominant? What were the third-party challenges to the dominant party, and how were these challenges dealt with by the major parties?

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Question 2

Provide a thorough understanding of the role of the temporary party organization. Begin with the primary elections, and trace the events performed by the temporary part of the organizations in preparation for a general election.

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Question 3

Describe the additional functions and events that must occur within political party organizations during presidential election years. Be sure to include both state and national party organizational operations. Understand the role state parties perform in selection of a presidential nominee, and the role parties play in selection of delegates to the Electoral College.

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Question 4

The term independent applies to those candidates for office who

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Independent candidates have no party affiliation.

Question 5

What do the terms conservative and liberal mean in Texas politics? Explain the links between these terms and political parties in Texas. Which are you? Explain what you perceive to be the weaknesses in the particular political philosophy that you embrace.

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Question 6

Discuss the impact of independent and third-party candidates upon Texas politics. Why do they keep recurring even though it seems like they are never successful? What are the most prominent third parties today?

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Question 7

Describe the two-party system of politics within the state of Texas, with its prolonged periods of one-party domination. Trace the evolution of the two major parties within the state, including their history of involvement in Texas politics, their issues, and their relative political strength and successes.

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Question 8

Describe the political party climate in Texas since the 1940s. Describe the process by which the Republican Party has replaced the Democratic Party as the more influential and powerful party within the state. Identify third-party challenges to the dominant party during this time.

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Question 9

Describe the strengths of the Democratic and Republic parties by region in Texas. Provide an understanding of why each party has certain strengths in particular regions within the state. Based on these understandings, and with changing demographic patterns within the state, speculate as to the future potential of each party within the state of Texas.

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Question 10

Of the third-parties listed below, which probably has had the least influence on Texas politics?

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Socialist Labor party has not had much influence on Texas politics as their ideology and values do not resonate with the political culture of Texas. Their focus on abolishing capitalism and advocating for workers' rights do not align with the conservative nature of Texas politics.

Question 11

Political parties are not provided for by the national or state constitutions, and yet they play a critical role in how we elect officeholders. Define the concept of a political party, and explain the basic functions performed by political parties.

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Question 12

Which statement best describes the Green Party?

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The Green Party is known for advocating environmental protection and government reform policies. They prioritize issues like climate change and promoting sustainable living, while also calling for measures like campaign finance reform and election reform. Options A and B are incorrect, as the Green Party is not closely associated with past political movements like the Greenbacks or the gold standard. Option D is also incorrect, as the Green Party tends to favor more government regulation in areas like environmental protection and corporate responsibility.

Question 13

Trace the temporary and permanent party organizational structures in Texas. As an ordinary citizen wanting to become active in party politics, where would you start, and how would you proceed?

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Question 14

Candidates who run for office with no party affiliation are referred to as

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The term "independents" refers to candidates who are not affiliated with any political party. The other options (A) partisan seekers, (C) green, and (D) reformers do not necessarily indicate a lack of party affiliation.

Quiz 4: Political Parties