Dallas County Community College GOVERNMENT 2305.Exam 1. 50 Questions and Answers. Score 50/50

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS Question 1 4 out of 4 points Which of the following was the most influential group of the convention framing the 1876 constitution of Texas? Selected Answer: Texas Grange  ... Question 2 4 out of 4 points What is a requirement to participate in a precinct convention in Texas? Selected Answer: The participant must vote in the party primary.  Question 3 4 out of 4 points In Texas, what does the Republican Party advocate? Selected Answer: Decision making should be closest to the people.  Question 4 4 out of 4 points . How many constitutions has Texas had since 1827? Selected Answer: sev en  Question 5 4 out of 4 points What was the goal of the Redeemers? Selected Answer: to create a climate favorable to business and industry  Question 6 4 out of 4 points Which of the following is true of Texas immediately after winning the battle at San Jacinto? Selected Answer: Texas became a nation based on the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.  Question 7 4 out of 4 points What is emphasized in the traditionalistic political culture in Texas? Selected Answer: maintaining the prevailing order  Question 8 4 out of 4 points What is a difference between a state senatorial district convention and a precinct convention? This study source was downloaded by 100000810073548 from CourseHero.com on 03-29-2022 17:02:38 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/18991645/exam-1/Selected Answer: Unlike in a precinct convention, in a state senatorial district convention, each county is granted one delegate for every 300 votes at the last general election.  Question 9 4 out of 4 points Which of the following is true of the limits that the constitution of 1876 imposed on government? Selected Answer: The balanced budget provision restricted the state's ability to go into debt.  Question 10 4 out of 4 points Which of the following statements is true of the first constitution of Texas? Selected Answer: It was created while Texas was still a part of the Mexican Federation.  Question 11 4 out of 4 points What provisions in the 1866 Texas constitution restricted the rights of African Americans by limiting job opportunities? Selected Answer: Black Codes  Question 12 4 out of 4 points Which nation established a territorial claim to Texas that went unchallenged for a century and a half? Selected Answer: Spai n  Question 13 4 out of 4 points Even with the one party holding most of the political power after Reconstruction, political competition caused factions to emerge. What was the main goal of these factions? Selected Answer: economic changes  Question 14 4 out of 4 points Which of the following statements is true of general elections in Texas? Selected Answer: They determine who will hold office from among party nominees.  Question 15 4 out of 4 point [Show More]

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