GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Strom Thurmond, Electoral District, Liberalism In South Africa
8 Sep 2016
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Describe the main functions of state party organizations (107-17) Trace the evolution of the party system in texas (117-23) Analyze how ideological divisions and demographic change affect texas political parties (124-28) The role of political parties in texas politics. Partisan polarization the degree to which republicans have become more conservative and democrats have become more liberal: makes it difficult to compromise on important policy issues. Political socialization the introduction of individuals into the political culture; learning the underlying beliefs and values on which political system is based. Republican strong in texas, difficult for democrats to win. Cruz won primary and general elections: support from ron paul, santorium, palin, made dewhurst (r) angry sent ads. In texas, republicans voted to all statewide offices at state and fed level. Most democrats = liberal: african americans, latinos (low voter turnouts, white liberals (most located in austin, houston, dallas and san antonio) Still has influence in: san antonio and houston and austin democrat mayors.
