Question 1

Anglo Texan voter turnout levels are higher than Latino turnout levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One way to reform redistricting is to take the process away from the legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Motor Voter Act of 1993

Accepted Answer

A)  allows states to offer voters "drive-through" voting booths. 
B)  allows citizens to register to vote while applying for a driver's license. 
C)  restricts one's right to vote because of unpaid traffic tickets. 
D)  was declared unconstitutional by the Texas Supreme Court. 
A)  allows states to offer voters "drive-through" voting booths. 
B)  allows citizens to register to vote while applying for a driver's license. 
C)  restricts one's right to vote because of unpaid traffic tickets. 
D)  was declared unconstitutional by the Texas Supreme Court.

Question 4

List and discuss the reasons why campaigns in Texas are so expensive.

Accepted Answer

a.Campaigns: Campaigns in Texas are run

Question 5

What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Smith v.Allwright?

Accepted Answer

A)  The court declared the use of literacy tests a violation of the equal protection clause. 
B)  The case compelled Texas to integrate Hispanic students into "whites only" public schools. 
C)  It announced that in primary elections states could not restrict voters on account of race. 
D)  It restricted the use of closed primaries. 
A)  The court declared the use of literacy tests a violation of the equal protection clause. 
B)  The case compelled Texas to integrate Hispanic students into "whites only" public schools. 
C)  It announced that in primary elections states could not restrict voters on account of race. 
D)  It restricted the use of closed primaries.

Question 6

Elections are the mechanism people use to

Accepted Answer

A)  select leaders. 
B)  authorize actions by government. 
C)  borrow money on behalf of government. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  select leaders. 
B)  authorize actions by government. 
C)  borrow money on behalf of government. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 7

When do general elections occur in Texas,and which offices are up for election? Why are they held in November? What do you think about moving other state and municipal elections to the general election in November in the future?

Accepted Answer

a.Institutional: General elections are h

Question 8

In Texas,special elections are used to fill vacancies in office and to give approval to borrow money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Texas was the first state in the South to

Accepted Answer

A)  impose a poll tax. 
B)  ratify the women's suffrage amendment. 
C)  elect a black governor. 
D)  elect a Latino governor. 
A)  impose a poll tax. 
B)  ratify the women's suffrage amendment. 
C)  elect a black governor. 
D)  elect a Latino governor.

Question 10

Each state decides its own requirements for getting on the ballot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the main purpose of a primary election?

Accepted Answer

A)  to select a party's candidate for the general election 
B)  to select a party's delegates for the state convention 
C)  to select precinct chairs throughout the state 
D)  to select a party's delegates for the precinct convention 
A)  to select a party's candidate for the general election 
B)  to select a party's delegates for the state convention 
C)  to select precinct chairs throughout the state 
D)  to select a party's delegates for the precinct convention

Question 12

Early voting increases the polling period from 12 hours to

Accepted Answer

A)  2 weeks. 
B)  2 days. 
C)  4 weeks. 
D)  30 days. 
A)  2 weeks. 
B)  2 days. 
C)  4 weeks. 
D)  30 days.

Question 13

Early voting in Texas has been shown to produce ________ in voter turnout.

Accepted Answer

A)  a modest increase 
B)  a significant increase 
C)  a modest drop 
D)  a drastic drop 
A)  a modest increase 
B)  a significant increase 
C)  a modest drop 
D)  a drastic drop

Question 14

Certain states,such as Texas,are required to obtain approval through which procedure
Every time they make changes to districts?

Accepted Answer

A)  redistricting 
B)  reapportionment 
C)  preclearance 
D)  external validation 
A)  redistricting 
B)  reapportionment 
C)  preclearance 
D)  external validation

Question 15

In Texas,special elections are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine election dates. 
B)  ratify amendments to the Texas Constitution. 
C)  approve a vote of no confidence. 
D)  impeach a corrupt politician. 
A)  determine election dates. 
B)  ratify amendments to the Texas Constitution. 
C)  approve a vote of no confidence. 
D)  impeach a corrupt politician.

Question 16

In Texas elections,the ________ play(s)the largest role in running campaigns.

Accepted Answer

A)  national party 
B)  state party 
C)  candidates 
D)  media 
A)  national party 
B)  state party 
C)  candidates 
D)  media

Question 17

In 2011,the Texas legislature passed a voter identification law that requires a photo identification in order to vote.Which form of photo identification is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)  photo ID card issued by colleges and universities 
B)  Department of Public Safety-issued concealed handgun license 
C)  a hunting and fishing photo ID 
D)  an occupational photo ID 
A)  photo ID card issued by colleges and universities 
B)  Department of Public Safety-issued concealed handgun license 
C)  a hunting and fishing photo ID 
D)  an occupational photo ID

Question 18

Which statement concerning women's suffrage is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women were given the right to vote in the original Constitution of 1876. 
B)  The Texas Constitution was amended in 1899 to permit women to vote. 
C)  Women were permitted to vote in all elections in Texas with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 
D)  Women were given full suffrage rights in Texas in 1932. 
A)  Women were given the right to vote in the original Constitution of 1876. 
B)  The Texas Constitution was amended in 1899 to permit women to vote. 
C)  Women were permitted to vote in all elections in Texas with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 
D)  Women were given full suffrage rights in Texas in 1932.

Question 19

Photo ID cards issued by colleges and universities are acceptable forms of identification to cast a vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of the state's voting-age population is registered to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 percent 
B)  55 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  70 percent 
A)  40 percent 
B)  55 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  70 percent

Anglo Texan voter turnout levels are higher than Latino turnout levels.

One way to reform redistricting is to take the process away from the legislature.

The Motor Voter Act of 1993

List and discuss the reasons why campaigns in Texas are so expensive.

What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Smith v.Allwright?

Elections are the mechanism people use to

When do general elections occur in Texas,and which offices are up for election? Why are they held in November? What do you think about moving other state and municipal elections to the general election in November in the future?

In Texas,special elections are used to fill vacancies in office and to give approval to borrow money.

Texas was the first state in the South to

Each state decides its own requirements for getting on the ballot.

What is the main purpose of a primary election?

Early voting increases the polling period from 12 hours to

Early voting in Texas has been shown to produce ________ in voter turnout.

Certain states,such as Texas,are required to obtain approval through which procedure Every time they make changes to districts?

In Texas,special elections are used to

In Texas elections,the ________ play(s)the largest role in running campaigns.

In 2011,the Texas legislature passed a voter identification law that requires a photo identification in order to vote.Which form of photo identification is acceptable?

Which statement concerning women's suffrage is correct?

Photo ID cards issued by colleges and universities are acceptable forms of identification to cast a vote.

Approximately what percentage of the state's voting-age population is registered to vote?

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Anglo Texan voter turnout levels are higher than Latino turnout levels.

One way to reform redistricting is to take the process away from the legislature.

The Motor Voter Act of 1993

List and discuss the reasons why campaigns in Texas are so expensive.

What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Smith v.Allwright?

Elections are the mechanism people use to

When do general elections occur in Texas,and which offices are up for election? Why are they held in November? What do you think about moving other state and municipal elections to the general election in November in the future?

In Texas,special elections are used to fill vacancies in office and to give approval to borrow money.

Texas was the first state in the South to

Each state decides its own requirements for getting on the ballot.

What is the main purpose of a primary election?

Early voting increases the polling period from 12 hours to

Early voting in Texas has been shown to produce ________ in voter turnout.

Certain states,such as Texas,are required to obtain approval through which procedure Every time they make changes to districts?

In Texas,special elections are used to

In Texas elections,the ________ play(s)the largest role in running campaigns.

In 2011,the Texas legislature passed a voter identification law that requires a photo identification in order to vote.Which form of photo identification is acceptable?

Which statement concerning women's suffrage is correct?

Photo ID cards issued by colleges and universities are acceptable forms of identification to cast a vote.

Approximately what percentage of the state's voting-age population is registered to vote?

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

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