Why has the ideological coalition between conservative, mostly rural, Democrats and the increasing number of Republicans in the Texas legislature become so important since the 1970s?
A. This has allowed conservative Democrats to maintain some control as the base of power has shifted in their own party due to the change from multimember to single-member districts in urban areas.
B. This has allowed both factions to continue supporting the needs of the urban, mostly minority, districts in the House.
C. This has allowed both of these factions to preserve their goals and policies because they are in the minority in the legislature.
D. This has allowed both conservative groups to protect the rights of homosexuals and minorities that have been threatened by urban legislators.
Answer: A
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