Question 1

What does the term midterm election refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elections held by a political party to nominate candidates 
B)  General elections held in nonpresidential election years 
C)  Elections for purpose of filling office vacancies 
D)  Elections for purposes of recalling a government official 
E)  Elections called by special court order 
A)  Elections held by a political party to nominate candidates 
B)  General elections held in nonpresidential election years 
C)  Elections for purpose of filling office vacancies 
D)  Elections for purposes of recalling a government official 
E)  Elections called by special court order

Question 2

Describe the progress made by women seeking elected office in Texas.What challenges do female candidates still face in running for office?

Accepted Answer

In recent years, there has been signific

Question 3

What did the U.S.Supreme Court rule in the case of Guinn v.United States (1915)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poll taxes were illegal. 
B)  Literacy tests were constitutional. 
C)  The grandfather clause was illegal. 
D)  The Fifteenth Amendment was unconstitutional. 
E)  White primaries were unconstitutional. 
A)  Poll taxes were illegal. 
B)  Literacy tests were constitutional. 
C)  The grandfather clause was illegal. 
D)  The Fifteenth Amendment was unconstitutional. 
E)  White primaries were unconstitutional.

Question 4

What are three reasons why fewer women seek elective office than men?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why fewer wome

Question 5

Describe what candidates in Texas must do to run a successful campaign for office,including the need to both raise funds and communicate with voters.Explain one reform that might improve the system,or explain why you think the system needs no reform.

Accepted Answer

Candidates in Texas must do several thin

Question 6

To which of the following is low voter turnout in Texas attributed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Same-day voter registration 
B)  Positive campaigning by candidates 
C)  Mail-in ballots 
D)  The repeal of laws that expanded suffrage 
E)  Voter fatigue 
A)  Same-day voter registration 
B)  Positive campaigning by candidates 
C)  Mail-in ballots 
D)  The repeal of laws that expanded suffrage 
E)  Voter fatigue

Question 7

What did the Supreme Court overturn in the case of Smith v.Allwright?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plessey v.Ferguson decision 
B)  Arizona Immigration law (SB 1070) 
C)  White-only primary elections in Texas 
D)  1923 Texas law that allowed blacks to vote 
E)  Grandfather clauses 
A)  Plessey v.Ferguson decision 
B)  Arizona Immigration law (SB 1070) 
C)  White-only primary elections in Texas 
D)  1923 Texas law that allowed blacks to vote 
E)  Grandfather clauses

Question 8

Why have recent redistricting efforts in Texas been so controversial?

Accepted Answer

Recent redistricting efforts in Texas ha

Question 9

When are political parties in Texas required to conduct direct primaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  When they expect to run candidates for more than three statewide offices 
B)  Whey they will have a slate of candidates for presidential electors 
C)  When they have run statewide candidates in three of the last five gubernatorial elections 
D)  When they received 20 percent or more of the votes in the most recent gubernatorial election 
E)  When they raise at least $1 million in campaign contributions 
A)  When they expect to run candidates for more than three statewide offices 
B)  Whey they will have a slate of candidates for presidential electors 
C)  When they have run statewide candidates in three of the last five gubernatorial elections 
D)  When they received 20 percent or more of the votes in the most recent gubernatorial election 
E)  When they raise at least $1 million in campaign contributions

Question 10

Who was the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S.city?

Accepted Answer

A)  Annise Parker,sworn in as mayor of Houston in 2010 
B)  Harvey Milk,sworn in as mayor of San Francisco in 1974 
C)  Barney Frank,sworn in as mayor of Boston in 1980 
D)  Reginald Dwight,sworn in as mayor of Dallas in 1992 
E)  David Cicilline,sworn in as mayor of Providence,Rhode Island in 2002 
A)  Annise Parker,sworn in as mayor of Houston in 2010 
B)  Harvey Milk,sworn in as mayor of San Francisco in 1974 
C)  Barney Frank,sworn in as mayor of Boston in 1980 
D)  Reginald Dwight,sworn in as mayor of Dallas in 1992 
E)  David Cicilline,sworn in as mayor of Providence,Rhode Island in 2002

Question 11

What is the purpose of a general election?

Accepted Answer

A)  To elect officeholders 
B)  To determine platform issues 
C)  To nominate candidates to run for office 
D)  To assign voter party affiliation 
E)  To determine who will compete in the primary election 
A)  To elect officeholders 
B)  To determine platform issues 
C)  To nominate candidates to run for office 
D)  To assign voter party affiliation 
E)  To determine who will compete in the primary election

Question 12

How much of the popular vote must a candidate receive in order to obtain a primary nomination in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  A plurality 
B)  An absolute majority 
C)  60 percent 
D)  A two-thirds majority 
E)  Proportional 
A)  A plurality 
B)  An absolute majority 
C)  60 percent 
D)  A two-thirds majority 
E)  Proportional

Question 13

What is the principal political activity of most Texans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voting in elections 
B)  Calling their elected officials 
C)  Writing letters to elected officials 
D)  Going on talk radio to complain 
E)  Posting negative comments on social media 
A)  Voting in elections 
B)  Calling their elected officials 
C)  Writing letters to elected officials 
D)  Going on talk radio to complain 
E)  Posting negative comments on social media

Question 14

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court disallow racial gerrymandering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brown v.Board of Education (1954) 
B)  Plessy v.Ferguson (1896) 
C)  U.S.v.Jones (2012) 
D)  Shaw v.Reno (1993) 
E)  Roe v.Wade (1973) 
A)  Brown v.Board of Education (1954) 
B)  Plessy v.Ferguson (1896) 
C)  U.S.v.Jones (2012) 
D)  Shaw v.Reno (1993) 
E)  Roe v.Wade (1973)

Question 15

What can cause a Texas citizen's status as a registered voter to be suspended?

Accepted Answer

A)  If they change their permanent address to another county and fail to notify the voting registrar within three years 
B)  If they regularly visit a psychiatrist 
C)  If they receive three or more parking tickets 
D)  If they receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
E)  If they wear a MAGA hat or other politically charged attire to vote 
A)  If they change their permanent address to another county and fail to notify the voting registrar within three years 
B)  If they regularly visit a psychiatrist 
C)  If they receive three or more parking tickets 
D)  If they receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
E)  If they wear a MAGA hat or other politically charged attire to vote

Question 16

Describe the official qualifications to register and vote in Texas.What changes would you suggest to the official qualifications and why? If you would not suggest any changes,explain why you think Texas has the best possible voter qualification requirements.

Accepted Answer

In Texas, the official qualifications to

Question 17

Trace the progress of women in winning electoral office in Texas.

Accepted Answer

The progress of women in winning elector

Question 18

How many days prior to the actual date of the election do early or absentee voting in Texas for general elections begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 days 
B)  17 days 
C)  30 days 
D)  14 days 
E)  60 days 
A)  7 days 
B)  17 days 
C)  30 days 
D)  14 days 
E)  60 days

Question 19

How do most voters in Texas learn about candidates for office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twitter 
B)  Television ads 
C)  Newspaper ads 
D)  Debates 
E)  Word of mouth 
A)  Twitter 
B)  Television ads 
C)  Newspaper ads 
D)  Debates 
E)  Word of mouth

Question 20

What is the name for independent expenditure-only committees that may raise unlimited sums of money to support or oppose political candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Super PACs 
B)  Six PACs 
C)  Political parties 
D)  Interest groups 
E)  Action networks 
A)  Super PACs 
B)  Six PACs 
C)  Political parties 
D)  Interest groups 
E)  Action networks

What does the term midterm election refer to?

Describe the progress made by women seeking elected office in Texas.What challenges do female candidates still face in running for office?

What did the U.S.Supreme Court rule in the case of Guinn v.United States (1915)?

What are three reasons why fewer women seek elective office than men?

Describe what candidates in Texas must do to run a successful campaign for office,including the need to both raise funds and communicate with voters.Explain one reform that might improve the system,or explain why you think the system needs no reform.

To which of the following is low voter turnout in Texas attributed?

What did the Supreme Court overturn in the case of Smith v.Allwright?

Why have recent redistricting efforts in Texas been so controversial?

When are political parties in Texas required to conduct direct primaries?

Who was the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S.city?

What is the purpose of a general election?

How much of the popular vote must a candidate receive in order to obtain a primary nomination in Texas?

What is the principal political activity of most Texans?

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court disallow racial gerrymandering?

What can cause a Texas citizen's status as a registered voter to be suspended?

Describe the official qualifications to register and vote in Texas.What changes would you suggest to the official qualifications and why? If you would not suggest any changes,explain why you think Texas has the best possible voter qualification requirements.

Trace the progress of women in winning electoral office in Texas.

How many days prior to the actual date of the election do early or absentee voting in Texas for general elections begin?

How do most voters in Texas learn about candidates for office?

What is the name for independent expenditure-only committees that may raise unlimited sums of money to support or oppose political candidates?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

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Exam 5: Campaigns and Elections

What does the term midterm election refer to?

Describe the progress made by women seeking elected office in Texas.What challenges do female candidates still face in running for office?

What did the U.S.Supreme Court rule in the case of Guinn v.United States (1915)?

What are three reasons why fewer women seek elective office than men?

Describe what candidates in Texas must do to run a successful campaign for office,including the need to both raise funds and communicate with voters.Explain one reform that might improve the system,or explain why you think the system needs no reform.

To which of the following is low voter turnout in Texas attributed?

What did the Supreme Court overturn in the case of Smith v.Allwright?

Why have recent redistricting efforts in Texas been so controversial?

When are political parties in Texas required to conduct direct primaries?

Who was the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S.city?

What is the purpose of a general election?

How much of the popular vote must a candidate receive in order to obtain a primary nomination in Texas?

What is the principal political activity of most Texans?

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court disallow racial gerrymandering?

What can cause a Texas citizen's status as a registered voter to be suspended?

Describe the official qualifications to register and vote in Texas.What changes would you suggest to the official qualifications and why? If you would not suggest any changes,explain why you think Texas has the best possible voter qualification requirements.

Trace the progress of women in winning electoral office in Texas.

How many days prior to the actual date of the election do early or absentee voting in Texas for general elections begin?

How do most voters in Texas learn about candidates for office?

What is the name for independent expenditure-only committees that may raise unlimited sums of money to support or oppose political candidates?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

Filters