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Melani1276

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Horace was a seasoned politician in Texas during the 20th century. Which of the following is the most likely reason for his gaining prominence in the national political stage at the time?
 
  a. Texas was a two-party state with both parties alternating in power.
  b. Politicians in Texas were easily and routinely reelected by the voters.
  c. Governor James Hogg's agrarian policies had brought Texas into focus nationally.
  d. Politicians in Texas followed a bipartisan method of selection to committees.

Question 2

How did Texans react to the Sharpstown Scandal of the early 1970s?
 
  a. They replaced all the top executive officials in an election.
  b. They boycotted state elections in 1973 and went on strike for 2 weeks.
  c. They sponsored a court case to the U.S. Supreme Court against the Governor.
  d. They replaced almost half of the members of the 1973 legislature.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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