For ideological reasons, primaries can result in an unbalanced ticket that has limited appeal in a general election and essentially produces a weak candidate. How is this possible?
A. Negative primary campaigns leave the victor bruised and at an extreme disadvantage in the general election.
B. Expensive primary battles can leave the victor underfunded for the general election.
C. The victor tends to be more extreme in his or her views and less palatable to the general public.
D. Primaries tend to fracture the organization of a party and reduce its ability to contest the general election.
Answer: C
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a. Restrictions on contributions to Texas legislators are enforced by the federal government. b. There are no restrictions so long as the contributor registers with the state government. c. Contributions are prohibited during the legislative session. d. Lobbyists must report their exact earnings for their lobbying efforts to the state. e. Lobbyists are permitted to represent only one organized interest per calendar year.
How did the Civil War impact the political system in Texas?
A. It destroyed any semblance of a two-party system. B. It led to a more cohesive, unified Democratic party for the next 100 years. C. It put an end to the issue of states' rights taking precedent to national policy. D. It eliminated Jim Crow laws used against African Americans.