answering questions regarding the major difference between the permanent and temporary party structure in Texas, the importance of the precinct, who is involved in party activities, the power of interest groups in Texas, how they impact policy and elections,

 Directions: Answer each of the following questions. Be sure to use complete  sentences when answering the questions. Cite your sources as appropriate. Your  answer to each question should be SEVERAL paragraphs. Please double space your  answers.  1. What is the major difference between the permanent and temporary party structure in Texas? Why  is the precinct so important? Who is involved in the party activities? (10 points) 2. Why are interest groups so powerful in Texas? How do they impact policy? Do they impact  elections? What is meant by grassroots lobbying/efforts? (10 points) 3. What type of primaries are used in Texas? Are primaries used for all elections in Texas? (10 points) 4. Why is campaigning for office so difficult in Texas? What advantages do incumbents have? (10  points) 5. Identify and explain four factors that hinder political participation in Texas. What changes could be  made to increase participation? How likely is the state to make these changes? (10 points