The most visible office in the state is that of the __________. ...

[brutforce]

The most visible office in the state is that of the __________.
 
  a. attorney general
  b. lieutenant governor
  c. governor
  d. speaker of the House

Question 2

For a long period of time following Reconstruction the Democrats dominated the Texas legislature. When and why has that changed? To what extent and why has the rise of the Republicans increased the role of partisanship in the legislature?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[mrphibs]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Identify the elections that led to the Republicans first gaining a majority in the Senate and then the House.
2. Identify the role of in-migration of Republicans from other states and issues such as race as factors promoting Republican growth.
3. Explain reasons for the historical lack of partisan organization in the legislature, particularly the lack of party competition, and why increased party competition produces partisan divides.
4. Identify the Tea Party movement and opposition to President Obama as important forces in driving partisanship.

[brutforce]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bblaney]

Excellent