Question 1

For decades, voter turnout in Texas has been below the national average by about how many percentage points?

Accepted Answer

A)  two to four 
B)  six to eight 
C)  ten to twelve 
D)  about fifteen 
A)  two to four 
B)  six to eight 
C)  ten to twelve 
D)  about fifteen B

Question 2

Who was the 2002 Democratic candidate that poured $70 million of his own money into a losing race for Governor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill Ratliff 
B)  Bill White 
C)  Tony Sanchez 
D)  Tom Craddick 
A)  Bill Ratliff 
B)  Bill White 
C)  Tony Sanchez 
D)  Tom Craddick C

Question 3

The Voting Rights Act requirement that states with a history of discrimination must secure Department of Justice approval before putting election law changes in place is called

Accepted Answer

A)  green light 
B)  approval 
C)  preclearance 
D)  prior restraint 
A)  green light 
B)  approval 
C)  preclearance 
D)  prior restraint C

Question 4

In a major statewide race, about what proportion of campaign money goes to buy television time?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds

Question 5

Which of the following socio-demographic groups in Texas has the lowest voter turnout rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anglos 
B)  Asians 
C)  Blacks 
D)  Hispanics 
A)  Anglos 
B)  Asians 
C)  Blacks 
D)  Hispanics

Question 6

The Terrell Election Law of 1903 instituted what kind of primary election system?

Accepted Answer

A)  closed 
B)  open 
C)  white 
D)  two-stage 
A)  closed 
B)  open 
C)  white 
D)  two-stage

For decades, voter turnout in Texas has been below the national average by about how many percentage points?

Who was the 2002 Democratic candidate that poured $70 million of his own money into a losing race for Governor?

The Voting Rights Act requirement that states with a history of discrimination must secure Department of Justice approval before putting election law changes in place is called

In a major statewide race, about what proportion of campaign money goes to buy television time?

Which of the following socio-demographic groups in Texas has the lowest voter turnout rates?

The Terrell Election Law of 1903 instituted what kind of primary election system?

Texas and the Texans: Then and Now, the Texas Constitution and American Federalism

Interest Groups in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

The Texas Legislature

The Governor and the Executive Branch

The Judicial System in Texas, Local Government in Texas

Budgets and Public Policy

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Exam 2: Political Participation in Texas: Voters, Campaigns, and Elections

For decades, voter turnout in Texas has been below the national average by about how many percentage points?

Who was the 2002 Democratic candidate that poured $70 million of his own money into a losing race for Governor?

The Voting Rights Act requirement that states with a history of discrimination must secure Department of Justice approval before putting election law changes in place is called

In a major statewide race, about what proportion of campaign money goes to buy television time?

Which of the following socio-demographic groups in Texas has the lowest voter turnout rates?

The Terrell Election Law of 1903 instituted what kind of primary election system?

Texas and the Texans: Then and Now, the Texas Constitution and American Federalism

Interest Groups in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

The Texas Legislature

The Governor and the Executive Branch

The Judicial System in Texas, Local Government in Texas

Budgets and Public Policy

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