Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the Campaign Reform Act of 2002 is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prohibits soft money to political parties. 
B)  It has increased individual hard money contribution limits. 
C)  It restricted the ability of corporations to run certain "electioneering"ads. 
D)  none of its provisions have been overturned by the Supreme Court. 
A)  It prohibits soft money to political parties. 
B)  It has increased individual hard money contribution limits. 
C)  It restricted the ability of corporations to run certain "electioneering"ads. 
D)  none of its provisions have been overturned by the Supreme Court.

Question 2

Preparing the official ballot for general elections is done by the county

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A)  clerk or elections administrator. 
B)  sheriff or constable. 
C)  elections board. 
D)  commissioners court. 
A)  clerk or elections administrator. 
B)  sheriff or constable. 
C)  elections board. 
D)  commissioners court.

Question 3

The purpose of a general election is to

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A)  elect officeholders. 
B)  determine platform issues. 
C)  nominate candidates to run for office. 
D)  assign voter party affiliation. 
A)  elect officeholders. 
B)  determine platform issues. 
C)  nominate candidates to run for office. 
D)  assign voter party affiliation.

Question 4

Which of the following accurately describes trends in suffrage in the United States?

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A)  Voting rights have progressed to the point that no one over 18 in the United States is excluded from the right to vote, and state voting policies have all become identical to one another. 
B)  There has been little change over time in voting rights and voting policies among states. 
C)  Voting rights have steadily expanded and there has been a movement toward uniformity of voting policies among states. 
D)  More and more groups have been excluded from the right to vote over time, and state voting policies have become increasingly different from one another. 
A)  Voting rights have progressed to the point that no one over 18 in the United States is excluded from the right to vote, and state voting policies have all become identical to one another. 
B)  There has been little change over time in voting rights and voting policies among states. 
C)  Voting rights have steadily expanded and there has been a movement toward uniformity of voting policies among states. 
D)  More and more groups have been excluded from the right to vote over time, and state voting policies have become increasingly different from one another.

Question 5

Compared to the rest of the country, voter turnout in Texas is

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A)  higher than the national average. 
B)  about the same as the national average. 
C)  lower than the national average. 
D)  not calculated. 
A)  higher than the national average. 
B)  about the same as the national average. 
C)  lower than the national average. 
D)  not calculated.

Question 6

A primary system in which voters must declare their party affiliation when they register to vote is referred to as a(n)

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A)  blanket primary. 
B)  open primary. 
C)  closed primary 
D)  runoff primary. 
A)  blanket primary. 
B)  open primary. 
C)  closed primary 
D)  runoff primary.

Question 7

Explain how considerations of race and ethnicity factor into elections in Texas. Are traditional minorities adequately represented in the voting population? What steps have been taken to address this issue? Do you think additional steps are necessary?

Accepted Answer

Considerations of race and ethnicity pla

Question 8

Describe the provisions in the Texas Election Code relating to the conducting, financing, and scheduling for primary, general, and special elections.

Accepted Answer

The Texas Election Code contains provisi

Question 9

In the case of Smith v. Allwright, the U.S. Supreme Courtoverturned the

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. 
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.

Question 10

As a result of the Shelby v. Holder case, the state of Texas

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A)  may once again institute a poll tax or voter registration fee. 
B)  is no longer required to obtain preclearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for its electoral district maps. 
C)  must create multi-member, at-large election districts for seats in the state legislature. 
D)  must now require that voters register more than once every five years. 
A)  may once again institute a poll tax or voter registration fee. 
B)  is no longer required to obtain preclearance from the U.S. Department of Justice for its electoral district maps. 
C)  must create multi-member, at-large election districts for seats in the state legislature. 
D)  must now require that voters register more than once every five years.

Question 11

Briefly explain how television and social media have transformed electoral politics.

Accepted Answer

Television and social media have transfo

Question 12

Describe the efforts of the Democratic and Republican parties to win the votes of Latinos and African Americans in Texas.

Accepted Answer

The Democratic and Republican parties in

Question 13

Low voter turnout in Texas is attributed to all of the following, except

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A)  voter fatigue from too many elections. 
B)  negative campaigning by candidates. 
C)  lack of information about candidates. 
D)  the repeal of laws that expanded suffrage. 
A)  voter fatigue from too many elections. 
B)  negative campaigning by candidates. 
C)  lack of information about candidates. 
D)  the repeal of laws that expanded suffrage.

Question 14

A political district from which two or more representatives are elected is

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A)  unconstitutional. 
B)  rarely used. 
C)  a non-single-member district. 
D)  an at-large majority district. 
A)  unconstitutional. 
B)  rarely used. 
C)  a non-single-member district. 
D)  an at-large majority district.

Question 15

Among the key factors that affect voter turnout are

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A)  credit history and available credit. 
B)  sexual orientation and hair and eye color. 
C)  income, age, gender, and ethnicity. 
D)  social status, religion, and party affiliation. 
A)  credit history and available credit. 
B)  sexual orientation and hair and eye color. 
C)  income, age, gender, and ethnicity. 
D)  social status, religion, and party affiliation.

Question 16

How are primary elections funded in Texas?

Accepted Answer

In Texas, primary elections are funded t

Question 17

Prior to 1990, how many women had been elected to statewide office in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  None 
B)  4 
C)  14 
D)  40 
A)  None 
B)  4 
C)  14 
D)  40

Question 18

Why are Latinos such an important factor in Texas electoral politics? What progress have they made in electoral politics, and what obstacles still remain to exercising their political power? How do you think the growing Latino population will change elections in Texas in the future?

Accepted Answer

Latinos are such an important factor in

Question 19

The principal political activity of most Texans consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  voting in elections. 
B)  calling their elected officials. 
C)  writing letters to elected officials. 
D)  going on Talk Radio to complain. 
A)  voting in elections. 
B)  calling their elected officials. 
C)  writing letters to elected officials. 
D)  going on Talk Radio to complain.

Question 20

A Texas citizen's status as a registered voter is suspended if she

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A)  changes her permanent address to another county and fails to notify the voting registrar within three years. 
B)  regularly visits a psychiatrist. 
C)  receives three or more parking tickets. 
D)  receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. 
A)  changes her permanent address to another county and fails to notify the voting registrar within three years. 
B)  regularly visits a psychiatrist. 
C)  receives three or more parking tickets. 
D)  receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.

Which of the following statements regarding the Campaign Reform Act of 2002 is false?

Preparing the official ballot for general elections is done by the county

The purpose of a general election is to

Which of the following accurately describes trends in suffrage in the United States?

Compared to the rest of the country, voter turnout in Texas is

A primary system in which voters must declare their party affiliation when they register to vote is referred to as a(n)

Explain how considerations of race and ethnicity factor into elections in Texas. Are traditional minorities adequately represented in the voting population? What steps have been taken to address this issue? Do you think additional steps are necessary?

Describe the provisions in the Texas Election Code relating to the conducting, financing, and scheduling for primary, general, and special elections.

In the case of Smith v. Allwright, the U.S. Supreme Courtoverturned the

As a result of the Shelby v. Holder case, the state of Texas

Briefly explain how television and social media have transformed electoral politics.

Describe the efforts of the Democratic and Republican parties to win the votes of Latinos and African Americans in Texas.

Low voter turnout in Texas is attributed to all of the following, except

A political district from which two or more representatives are elected is

Among the key factors that affect voter turnout are

How are primary elections funded in Texas?

Prior to 1990, how many women had been elected to statewide office in Texas?

Why are Latinos such an important factor in Texas electoral politics? What progress have they made in electoral politics, and what obstacles still remain to exercising their political power? How do you think the growing Latino population will change elections in Texas in the future?

The principal political activity of most Texans consists of

A Texas citizen's status as a registered voter is suspended if she

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 5: Campaigns and Elections

Which of the following statements regarding the Campaign Reform Act of 2002 is false?

Preparing the official ballot for general elections is done by the county

The purpose of a general election is to

Which of the following accurately describes trends in suffrage in the United States?

Compared to the rest of the country, voter turnout in Texas is

A primary system in which voters must declare their party affiliation when they register to vote is referred to as a(n)

Explain how considerations of race and ethnicity factor into elections in Texas. Are traditional minorities adequately represented in the voting population? What steps have been taken to address this issue? Do you think additional steps are necessary?

Describe the provisions in the Texas Election Code relating to the conducting, financing, and scheduling for primary, general, and special elections.

In the case of Smith v. Allwright, the U.S. Supreme Courtoverturned the

As a result of the Shelby v. Holder case, the state of Texas

Briefly explain how television and social media have transformed electoral politics.

Describe the efforts of the Democratic and Republican parties to win the votes of Latinos and African Americans in Texas.

Low voter turnout in Texas is attributed to all of the following, except

A political district from which two or more representatives are elected is

Among the key factors that affect voter turnout are

How are primary elections funded in Texas?

Prior to 1990, how many women had been elected to statewide office in Texas?

Why are Latinos such an important factor in Texas electoral politics? What progress have they made in electoral politics, and what obstacles still remain to exercising their political power? How do you think the growing Latino population will change elections in Texas in the future?

The principal political activity of most Texans consists of

A Texas citizen's status as a registered voter is suspended if she

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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