Question 1

Which party usually has the higher levels of turnout in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Republican 
B)  Democratic 
C)  Tea Party 
D)  Libertarian 
A)  Republican 
B)  Democratic 
C)  Tea Party 
D)  Libertarian

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 4

One possible solution to reforming redistricting in Texas is to

Accepted Answer

A)  allow the lieutenant governor to break ties in the legislature. 
B)  do away with redistricting altogether. 
C)  take the process away from the legislature. 
D)  take the process away from the precinct captains. 
A)  allow the lieutenant governor to break ties in the legislature. 
B)  do away with redistricting altogether. 
C)  take the process away from the legislature. 
D)  take the process away from the precinct captains.

Question 5

The requirements for getting on the ballot are set by

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government. 
B)  the parties. 
C)  the county. 
D)  the state. 
A)  the federal government. 
B)  the parties. 
C)  the county. 
D)  the state.

Question 6

Prior to the 1970s, how often did voters have to register to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  every 5 years 
B)  yearly 
C)  only if they moved 
D)  every 10 years 
A)  every 5 years 
B)  yearly 
C)  only if they moved 
D)  every 10 years

Question 7

Which offshoot of the Democratic Party preselected candidates for the Democratic primary and prohibited African Americans from participating?

Accepted Answer

A)  the La Raza Unida 
B)  the Ku Klux Klan 
C)  the Jaybird Party 
D)  the Shivercrats 
A)  the La Raza Unida 
B)  the Ku Klux Klan 
C)  the Jaybird Party 
D)  the Shivercrats

Question 8

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 9

When deciding how to vote, people will use mental shortcuts. Political scientists call these shortcuts

Accepted Answer

A)  rubrics. 
B)  mapping. 
C)  work-arounds. 
D)  cues. 
A)  rubrics. 
B)  mapping. 
C)  work-arounds. 
D)  cues.

Question 10

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 11

For an independent candidate to get on the ballot in Texas, which requirement he or she must meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  He or she must obtain signatures on a petition from registered voters. The signatures must equal 30 percent of the total votes in the last governor's race. 
B)  He or she must get petition signatures from registered voters who did not participate in any political party primary election. 
C)  He or she must begin collecting signatures before the major party primaries are held. 
D)  He or she can only collect signatures from legal residents of Texas who are over the age of 21. 
A)  He or she must obtain signatures on a petition from registered voters. The signatures must equal 30 percent of the total votes in the last governor's race. 
B)  He or she must get petition signatures from registered voters who did not participate in any political party primary election. 
C)  He or she must begin collecting signatures before the major party primaries are held. 
D)  He or she can only collect signatures from legal residents of Texas who are over the age of 21.

Question 12

Primary elections in Texas are generally held in March.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 2011, the Texas legislature passed a voter identification law that requires a government-issued photo identification in order to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Poll taxes, such as those used in Texas, disenfranchised poor voters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A ________ was a state-imposed tax on voters as a prerequisite for voting.

Accepted Answer

A)  registration tax 
B)  voter tax 
C)  registration fee 
D)  poll tax 
A)  registration tax 
B)  voter tax 
C)  registration fee 
D)  poll tax

Question 16

Which of the following allowed the federal government to oversee the operation of elections at the state level until a Supreme Court ruling in 2013?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Voting Rights Act 
B)  Article 10 of the U.S. Constitution 
C)  the ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court case Lawrence v. Texas 
D)  the ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court case Nixon v. Condon 
A)  the Voting Rights Act 
B)  Article 10 of the U.S. Constitution 
C)  the ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court case Lawrence v. Texas 
D)  the ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court case Nixon v. Condon

Question 17

In order to vote in Texas, you must meet which of the following requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  be a resident of Texas, a U.S. citizen, and at least 18 years of age 
B)  be a resident of Texas, a U.S. citizen, and at least 21 years of age 
C)  be a resident of Texas, a legal permanent resident of the U.S, and at least 18 years of age 
D)  own property in Texas, be a U.S. citizen, and be at least 18 years of age 
A)  be a resident of Texas, a U.S. citizen, and at least 18 years of age 
B)  be a resident of Texas, a U.S. citizen, and at least 21 years of age 
C)  be a resident of Texas, a legal permanent resident of the U.S, and at least 18 years of age 
D)  own property in Texas, be a U.S. citizen, and be at least 18 years of age

Question 18

Discuss and explain at least four reasons why Texas voter turnout is so low. What can be done to increase voter participation?

Accepted Answer

a. Political culture: Texas has a tradit

Question 19

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 20

The process of ________ involves recalculating how many congressional districts each state will receive based on the state's population.

Accepted Answer

A)  redistricting 
B)  reapportionment 
C)  preclearance 
D)  census taking 
A)  redistricting 
B)  reapportionment 
C)  preclearance 
D)  census taking

Which party usually has the higher levels of turnout in Texas?

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?

Which statement concerning women's suffrage is correct?

One possible solution to reforming redistricting in Texas is to

The requirements for getting on the ballot are set by

Prior to the 1970s, how often did voters have to register to vote?

Which offshoot of the Democratic Party preselected candidates for the Democratic primary and prohibited African Americans from participating?

In Texas, special elections are used to

When deciding how to vote, people will use mental shortcuts. Political scientists call these shortcuts

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

For an independent candidate to get on the ballot in Texas, which requirement he or she must meet?

Primary elections in Texas are generally held in March.

In 2011, the Texas legislature passed a voter identification law that requires a government-issued photo identification in order to vote.

Poll taxes, such as those used in Texas, disenfranchised poor voters.

A ________ was a state-imposed tax on voters as a prerequisite for voting.

Which of the following allowed the federal government to oversee the operation of elections at the state level until a Supreme Court ruling in 2013?

In order to vote in Texas, you must meet which of the following requirements?

Discuss and explain at least four reasons why Texas voter turnout is so low. What can be done to increase voter participation?

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

The process of ________ involves recalculating how many congressional districts each state will receive based on the state's population.

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

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

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Exam 5: Campaigns and Elections

Which party usually has the higher levels of turnout in Texas?

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?

Which statement concerning women's suffrage is correct?

One possible solution to reforming redistricting in Texas is to

The requirements for getting on the ballot are set by

Prior to the 1970s, how often did voters have to register to vote?

Which offshoot of the Democratic Party preselected candidates for the Democratic primary and prohibited African Americans from participating?

In Texas, special elections are used to

When deciding how to vote, people will use mental shortcuts. Political scientists call these shortcuts

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

For an independent candidate to get on the ballot in Texas, which requirement he or she must meet?

Primary elections in Texas are generally held in March.

In 2011, the Texas legislature passed a voter identification law that requires a government-issued photo identification in order to vote.

Poll taxes, such as those used in Texas, disenfranchised poor voters.

A ________ was a state-imposed tax on voters as a prerequisite for voting.

Which of the following allowed the federal government to oversee the operation of elections at the state level until a Supreme Court ruling in 2013?

In order to vote in Texas, you must meet which of the following requirements?

Discuss and explain at least four reasons why Texas voter turnout is so low. What can be done to increase voter participation?

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

The process of ________ involves recalculating how many congressional districts each state will receive based on the state's population.

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

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

Filters