Chapter 5 Flashcards
What does the US constitution not mention?
Political parties
James Madison criticized political parties in which Federal Papers?
Federalist Paper 10
What is not a distinct characteristic of American political parties?
Idealism
Pragmatism
The philosophy that ideas should be judged on the basis of practical results rather than on an ideological basis
What is the lowest level of political organization?
Precinct
Semi - independent actors
State and local party organizations who exercise considerable direction on most party matters
The national party organization provides state parties and candidates with a variety of which services?
Public opinion polling, computer networking, and direct mailing
Decentralization
The exercise of power in parties by state and local party organizations rather than by national party institutions
Which electoral system encourages pragmatic behavior?
Single - member district
Why have third parties been unsuccessful at gaining elected office?
Major parties make a conscientious effort to absorb them by adopting their issues
In Texas, third party candidates must receive what percentage of the vote to get on the ballot?
Five percent
In the late nineteenth century, the Democratic Party was challenged by which third party?
Populist
Which of the following do Conservatives not believe in?
They support government programs that involve redistribution of wealth.
Which ideology tends to view change suspiciously?
Conservative
Which political party has a “hands-off” philosophy about government?
Libertarian
Which of the following is not a belief of the Libertarian political party?
Social Security is a sound system not in need of reform
Which of the following statements is not true of liberals?
They possess a more pessimistic view of human nature than conservatives.
An individual income tax is an example of what type of tax?
Progressive tax
Which individual was the state’s first elected Republican governor since Governor E. J. Davis?
Bill Clements
What group does the Texas Republican party not appeal to?
Rural, low income ranchers
Evangelical christians
Supporters of the Republican party who are concerned with such issues of family, religion, abortion, gay rights, and community morals
Which Texas legislator advocated making undocumented aliens in Texas a state crime?
Dan Patrick
The rules for selecting delegates to the respective parties’ national convention are best described by which statement?
The rules for both parties are somewhat complex
Dealignment
voters are calling themselves Independents rather than identifying with political parties
