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Title: Which of the following is true of down-ballot races?
Post by: arcticmonkeys9 on Mar 16, 2018
Which of the following is true of down-ballot races?
 
  a. They are contests for the positions of governors.
  b. They include solely the position of attorney general.
  c. They are contests that exclude the designations of lieutenant governors.
  d. They are statewide races below the level of U.S. Senator.

 Q. 2

Which of the following factors was behind the trend of presidential Republicanism that began in 1952?
 
  a. The Republican candidate, Dwight Eisenhower, was well-liked and supported Texas sovereignty in claiming oil and gas rights off the coast.
  b. There was a growing difference between the state and national Republican Party.
  c. The Republican Party was becoming more liberal to meet the demands of changing Texans.
  d. Minorities were much more active in the election process.

 Q. 3

What did John Tower advocate?
 
  a. He favored a proactive role for the United States in foreign affairs.
  b. He insisted on a small defense industry.
  c. He encouraged extensive government power.
  d. He abolished the practice of abortion.

 Q. 4

Who is known as the father of the modern Republican Party in Texas?
 
  a. Bill Clements
  b. John Tower
  c. George W. Bush
  d. Ralph Yarborough

 Q. 5

Which of the following is true of the Democrat platform?
 
  a. It urges state and federal legislators to decrease spending.
  b. It encourages a balanced budget by the federal and state governments.
  c. It supports the abolishment of federal agencies whose activities are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
  d. It supports a strong national government that promotes a strong union while protecting individual interests.

 Q. 6

In Texas, what does the Republican Party advocate?
 
  a. The power of decision making should lie solely in the hands of the government.
  b. The federal government should be expanded.
  c. Decision making power should be shifted from the local to the state government.
  d. Decision making should be closest to the people.

 Q. 7

In 1978, which Republican won the governor's race and ended 105 years of Democratic control of that office?
 
  a. Mark White
  b. George Bush
  c. Bill Clements
  d. John Hill


Title: Which of the following is true of down-ballot races?
Post by: fayez_83 on Mar 16, 2018
Ans. to #1

Answer: D

Ans. to #2

Answer: A

Ans. to #3

Answer: A

Ans. to #4

Answer: B

Ans. to #5

Answer: D

Ans. to #6

Answer: D

Ans. to #7

Answer: C


Title: Which of the following is true of down-ballot races?
Post by: arcticmonkeys9 on Mar 16, 2018
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Title: Which of the following is true of down-ballot races?
Post by: fayez_83 on Mar 16, 2018
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