4. In the 1930s, Ralph, a young Anglo Texan, wanted to have a successful political career in Texas. Which of the following should he have considered in the context of the primary system during this time?
a. He should have joined the Republican Party since Texas was a one-party state at the time.
b. The supporters of the Confederacy and Hispanics should have formed his primary voter base.
c. He should have strived to get a nomination by voters to be an officeholder in the Democratic primary.
d. He needed to maintain cordial relations with the party leaders to stand a chance as per the party caucus rules.
Answer: C
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