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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What year did Texans elect the first woman ever to represent the state in the U.S. Senate? | 1993 |
| Which statement best describes the Green Party? | It advocates environmental protection and government reform policies. |
| Which statement best describes the Libertarian Party? | It supports limited government and maximum individual liberties. |
| Which of the following tasks is NOT performed every two years at the state party convention? | Election of state legislators |
| The main business of county and district conventions is to? | select delegates to the state convention |
| Which of the following is NOT one of a party precinct chair’s duty? | Representing the party in lawsuits |
| The main role of a state party’s chair is to be the parties? | key strategist and key spokesperson |
| In the Texas general election of 2002, which trio was dubbed “the dream team” because of their expected appeal to Latino, African American, and Anglo voters? | Sanchez, Kirk, and Sharp |
| The fiercest political fighting in Texas between 1900 and 1950 was between | liberal and conservative Democrats. |
| A political party is? | an organization that consists of individuals interested in controlling government by winning elections |
| Which geographic area of Texas is NOT a Republican stronghold? | Hispanic counties of South Texas |
| A general election is held in? | November of even-numbered years |
| How many electoral votes did Texas have in the presidential election of 2016? | 38 |
| Which of the following would be performed at a party’s precinct convention? | Nomination of delegates to the county convention |
| The party’s county executive committee is? | comprised of all of the precinct chairs |
| In the Texas general election of 2000, which two parties had more candidates for statewide office than did the Democratic Party? | Green and Libertarian |
| What year did Texans elect their first Republican governor since Reconstruction? | 1978 |
| In 2014, how did delegates to the state party conventions communicate their experiences and describe the proceedings to those outside the conventions? | Via social media such as FB and Twitter |
| A conservative would most likely support which of the following policies? | A ban on same-sex marriages |
| In Texas, a candidate may only win an office in a general election if he/she receives? | a plurality of the vote |