Chapter 4 Flashcards
When did Texas start to have political parties?
After Reconstruction
What political party dominated Texas before Reconstruction?
Democratic (Conservative) Party
What political party dominated Texas DURING Reconstruction
Republican (Liberal) Party
a group of people who share common
goals and attempt to control government by winning elections
Political party
an alliance of a variety of individuals and
groups in support of a particular candidate for elected
office
Coailition
When did the Republican Party start taking over in the House and Senate?
1990’s
Why are parties formed?
Ideological reasons
What two ideological political parties are the most popular in the US?
Libertarian and Green parties
formal party meetings to select
leadership and delegates and to create a platform
Conventions
State conventions
Held in May or June in even-numbered years
writes party platform and selects a state chair
the statement of principles passed
by a political party’s convention
Party platform
midlevel party
meeting between precinct and state; the same level as
county convention
State senatorial convention
The basic or grassroots level at which delegates are selected to the county party convention
Typically held on election night
Precinct conventions
Why was the Democratic Party the most popular after Reconstruction?
Republicans were seen as the group who helped end slavery.
What event “reset” the Democrats to be more liberal?
Great Depression (1930s)
