How has realignment in Texas differed from normal national realignment?
a. In Texas, realignment occurred in a midterm election, whereas nationally it occurs in a presidential election.
b. National realignment typically happens during one election; in Texas, it happened very gradually.
c. National realignments tend to occur every thirty-five to forty years, while Texas has had realignments every decade.
d. National realignments are between two parties; in Texas, realignment has involved three major parties.
Answer: b
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