The articles of the Texas Constitution that define the creation and structure of counties in the state provide for a fairly ________ system that counties are required to abide by.

Ross Perot's Reform Party represented a __________ the current party system

a. dealignment from b. polarization of c. rejuvenation of d. realignment of

Nelson W. Polsby has suggested that political parties deserve a continuing role in the selection of presidential nominees because

A) no better institutions have evolved to conduct nominating politics. B) they are crucial for the proper general functioning of the political system. C) they are constitutional. D) a and b. E) none of the above.