Why does Texas have only two major political parties? What has kept third parties from being successful?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain how socialization, ideological moderation and pragmatic concerns, and heterogeneous bases of support for the major parties all support a two-party system.
2. Explain that in addition to the reasons mentioned for a two-party system, election laws tend to work against third parties. This includes plurality general elections, ballot access laws, and statewide/countywide elections.
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The official party __________ is ratified by delegates and leaders at the national party convention every four years, but given little serious attention
a. article b. constitution c. platform d. procedure
All other things being equal, a tax increase is likely to:
A. decrease inflation B. increase inflation C. cause the money supply to rise D. cause the reserve requirement to decrease E. encourage banks to loan more money
Evaluate the degree to which money determines the outcome of elections.
What will be an ideal response?
The "home style" approach a. focuses on the voting record of a congressional member
b. paints a congressional member as someone who desires to spend more time in his or her district and less time in Washington, D.C. c. focuses on the policy decisions of a congressional member. d. describes a congressional member as someone who can deliver on the things that matter most to his or her constituents.