The actions of the "Shivercrats," which helped set a pattern of Texans voting Republican at the national level and retaining their Democratic leanings at the state and local levels, were brought on by __________
a. anger at the failure of Franklin D. Roosevelt-era programs to bring about any economic recovery in Texas
b. Lyndon Johnson's failure to show preferential treatment toward Texas when he became president
c. support for the Dixiecrat agenda forwarded by Republican presidential nominee Strom Thurmond
d. a Democratic revolt against President Truman when he vetoed legislation favorable to Texas oil interests
Answer: d
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A. encourage assimilation of minority groups. B. reinvigorate the American concept of the "melting pot" society. C. eliminate linguistic cleavages in the United States. D. embrace cultural and ethnic diversity in the United States
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The U.S. Constitution is a very long, detailed document. 2. Most states require a simple majority to pass a constitutional amendment. 3. The Electoral College system can result in a candidate winning the presidency after losing the popular vote. 4. Under the principles of natural law, constitutions create rights. 5. Plenary power is power that is not limited or constrained.