The most important reason for the failure of the Texas Republican Party to gain influence and win elections until the last couple of decades was
a. they fielded uniformly weak candidates.
b. the bitter memory of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
c. the strong influence of African-American voters.
d. the fact that their presidential candidates were unpopular.
e. the Texas Election Code restricted voter registration to Democrats.
B
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During the first thirty years or so of the new constitutional democracy in the United States, what was the relationship between the states and the new federal government?
a. This era saw a constant struggle between federal powers and those of the states. Eventually the federal government became dominant. b. The federal government had no powers at this time and was, in effect, non-existent. c. During this era, there was a unique and effective balance between the two governments. d. This era is often referred to as the period of state-centered federalism, in which the states managed their own affairs with very little interference from the federal government. e. During this era the new federal government was dominant.
Members of grand juries in the United States typically
a. Are appointed by the judge(s) under whom the grand juries serve b. Are required to have at least a high school education c. Are selected at random from voter registration lists d. Hear evidence presented both from prosecutors and from defense attorneys