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Chapter 9 GOV 2306

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1_______ is the basic belief system that guides the party.
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party ideology.
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2. The newest element of capital-intensive politics is the use of what to communicate directly with likely voters?
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the internet (social media)
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3. The introduction of new technologies has led to a shift from what kind of politics to what other kind of politics?
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labor-capitisol
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4. What has replaced political parties when it comes to running political campaigns?
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campaign consultant
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5. the Pendleton Act of 1881 established a class of federal government positions that would be filled as a result of what?
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competitive examinations.
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6. What is the "Australian" ballot?
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privatly cast votes .
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7. the " Australian " ballot and primeres are examples of reforms introduced in order to do what?
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reduce influence of large parties.
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8. One way that historical political parties consolidated power was through appointing faithful party members to government jobs also known as:
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spoiled system.
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9.when was the last time a democratic presidential candidate won Texas' electoral votes?
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Jimmy Carter in 1976
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10.A major cause of the shift from Democratic to Republican dominance in Texas was?
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shift of conservative
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11. When political parties are weak, it can lead to what type of system?
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candidate centered politics.
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12. when was the first period of One-party Republican politics in Texas?
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reconstruction
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13.One-party democratic dominance occurred from reconstruction until what 20th century decade?
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1960s
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14.What alliance allowed the Democratic party to dominate state politics in Texas from the later nineteenth century until the mid-twentieth century?
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merchants and landowners.
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15. what term is used by political scientist to refer to a shift party allegiances or electoral support?
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realignment
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16. who was the first republican elected to statewide office in Texas since the 1870's?
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John Tower
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17. Today in Texas, what are the two main functions in the republican party?
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business and social values.
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18. In Texas party politics today which one of the two major parties has more factions?
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They're in power.
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19. In Texas, the tea party is most closely aligned with what major political party?
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republican
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20. In 1996, Governor George W. Bush was relected with ______ percent of the vote in a statewide election?
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18
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21. To maintain ballot status in Texas, a third party must gamer at least______ percent of the vote in a statewide election.
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5
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22. which third party emphasizes the importance of small government and personal responsibility?
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libertarian party.
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23. which third party emphasizes the importance of social justice and ecological sustainability?
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the green party.
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24. For what major reason do third parties have a difficult time winning elections in Texas?
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need majority
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25. The Texas election code has its most profound impact on political party activity in what area(s)?
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conduct of primary election.
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27. In Texas the Democratic state executive committee consists of how many members equality divided between men and women?
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62
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28. The state party chair is elected by what group?
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state convention
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29. What is the most important function of the precinct convention?
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selection of delegates to the county convention
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30. compared to a primary system, the caucus system requires more of what?
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local organization.
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31. primaries and caucuses differ in what way?
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A primary is an election held to nominate a candidate for a particular party. (Public A caucus is a private meeting of members of a particular party to plan action (Private)
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32. why has factional fighting inside the texas dem party diminish in the last 18 yrs?
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conservatives direction to replican party.