Questions: Which party dominated Texas politics for most of the twentieth century? Republicans Democrats Populists Texas politics was nonpartisan for most of the twentieth century

The answer to the first question is: select delegates for the county convention.

Explanation:

• Develop the party platform in preparation for the state convention: This is typically done at the state convention, not the precinct level.
• Select delegates for the county convention: Correct. The main role of the precinct convention is to select delegates who will attend the county or district convention.
• Nominate candidates for state and local offices: This is not the primary role of the precinct convention; nominations usually occur at higher levels.
• Raise money for future campaign efforts: Fundraising is not the main focus of precinct conventions.

The answer to the second question is: Democrats.

Explanation:

• Republicans: While Republicans have been dominant in recent decades, they did not dominate for most of the twentieth century.
• Democrats: Correct. The Democratic Party dominated Texas politics for most of the twentieth century.
• Populists: The Populist Party had influence in the late 19th century but did not dominate the twentieth century.
• Texas politics was nonpartisan for most of the twentieth century: This is incorrect; Texas politics was partisan, with Democrats being the dominant party.