CH.4 Flashcards
1
Q
- A political party is ______________.
A
a combination of people and interests whose primary purpose is to gain control of government by winning elections.
2
Q
- In Texas, the two leading political parties are the __________________.
A
democratic and republican
3
Q
- A general election is held in _____________.
A
november
4
Q
- In Texas a candidate may only win an office in a general election if he/she receives ____________.
A
largest number of votes/plurality
5
Q
The American political party system consists of _________________.
A
4 levels- national, state, county and precinct
6
Q
Primaries and conventions that nominate candidates, adopt platforms, and select delegates to higher level conventions are known as _______.
A
temporary party organizations
7
Q
District conventions are held in ______________.
A
even number years
8
Q
The main business of county and district conventions is to ______________________.
A
elect delegates to the state convention
9
Q
How many electoral votes will Texas have in the presidential election of 2016?
A
38
