POLS 2312 Test 2 ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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POLS 2312
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POLS 2312
POLS 2312 Test 2 ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
In Texas, the two leading political parties are the - CORRECT ANSWER- Democratic
and Republican
A political party is - CORRECT ANSWER- an organization that consists of individuals
interested in controlling government by winning elections.
POLS 2312 Test 2 ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
In Texas, the two leading political parties are the - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Democratic
and Republican
A political party is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- an organization that consists of individuals
interested in controlling government by winning elections.
In Texas, a candidate may only win an office in a general election if he/she receives -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- plurality of the vote
Which term would best describe a politician that is generally opposed to government-
managed or government-subsidized programs? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- conservative
A conservative would most likely support which of the following policies? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- a ban on same-sex marriages
Which statement best describes the Libertarian Party? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- It
supports limited government and maximum individual liberties.
Which political label would best describe a politician that is in favor of government
regulation of the economy, but limited government involvement on social issues related to
morality? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- liberal
Liberals would most likely support which of the following policies? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- laws protecting a woman's right to equal pay for equal work
The trend of voters no longer identifying with a political party is referred to as - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- dealignment
Which geographic area of Texas is NOT a Republican stronghold? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Hispanic counties of South Texas
, Which of the following geographic areas is NOT a Democratic stronghold in Texas? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- German Hill Country
When a person votes for only candidates from one party, they are engaging in - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- straight ticket voting
A political party that is not one of the two major parties is referred to as a - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- third party
In which of the following ways have third parties been least successful? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- winning elections to national offices
Which statement best describes the Green Party? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- It advocates
environmental protection and government reform policies.
Candidates who run for office with no party affiliation are referred to as - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- independents
The history of the Texas political party system has tended toward __________, and this
remains the case today. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Texas being a one-party state
Political alliances during the Republic of Texas tended to coalesce around - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- personalities
When Congress passed the Reconstruction Acts, supporters of the Confederacy were -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- purged as officeholders.
During the period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War (1865-1873), the
__________ Party controlled Texas politics. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- republican
One of the reasons why Anglo voters opposed Governor E. J. Davis was that he - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- appointed African Americans to office throughout the state.
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