Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Development of Political

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the development of political parties in Texas?

• A) Republican Party support has dominated election results for most of the state's history.
• B) Democratic Party support has dominated election results for most of the state's history.
• C) Political party labels were not used in Texas until prior to the Great Depression.
• D) The Populist Party dominated election results until the 1960s.
• E) Democrats currently dominate party politics in Texas.

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Definitions:

Formal Leader

An individual who holds an official or authorized leadership position within an organization and has specific responsibilities and powers.

Officially Designated

Formally recognized or identified by an authoritative or governing body as having a particular status or role.

Production-Oriented Leadership

A leadership style focusing primarily on the technical or task aspects of the job, with less emphasis on employee involvement or creativity.

Autocratic Style

A leadership style based on making decisions without asking for suggestions from others.