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robinn137

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Some students of Texas politics argue that the nature of the state's primary delayed the development of the two-party system by __________.
 
  a. encouraging factionalism within the Republican Party
  b. allowing any party not winning the preceding gubernatorial election to nominate candidates in party conventions
  c. providing incentives for Democrats to vote in Republican primaries in an attempt to nominate extremist candidates and ensure victory for Democrats in general elections
  d. encouraging Republicans to vote for conservative candidates in Democratic primaries, leading to general elections featuring two conservative candidates

Question 2

Why have minority groups such as Hispanics and African Americans criticized the current primary system in Texas?
 
  a. They argue that the county apparatus that manages the primary favors Caucasians.
  b. They believe that primary results can be easily distorted as they are not regulated by the government.
  c. They argue that the absolute majority requirement discriminates against their candidates.
  d. They believe that votes for their candidates are often contested and dismissed by party officials.



Dinolord

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c



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