Exam 5: Campaigns and Elections

The basic geographic area for conducting national, state, district, and county elections is the

The purpose of the so called "motor-voter law" is to

Trace the various constitutional, legal, and judicial devices by which the franchise was broadened in Texas in the twentieth century.

A device used in Texas to prevent many lower-income persons and blacks from voting during much of the twentieth century was the

During the first half of the twentieth century, large numbers of African American voters were disqualified from voting as a result of

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

Identify and describe some of the elements of a successful campaign for public office. Which elements appear to be in need of reform and what would those reforms look like?

Discuss the three types of elections, i.e., primary, general, and special. Explain the purpose of each and describe how each is administered and regulated. Describe when they occur.

The color of voter registration certificates is determined by the

A primary system in which voters must pre-register their party affiliation is referred to as a(n)

Discuss voting behavior in Texas. Identify who votes and who does not. Explain why Texas ranks among the lowest in voting nationally.

In which case did the Supreme Court overturn a ban on unlimited independent expenditures made by corporations, unions, and nonprofit organizations in federal elections?

In Texas, the responsibility of redistricting rests with the

The Latino community showed its political strength in May of 2010 by

Describe how potential voters in Texas learn about candidates and issues. What appear to be the primary factors in voter choices (deciding who to vote for).

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

How do you explain the fact that, even though Texas has virtually universal adult suffrage, well under one-half of eligible Texas citizens vote? Do you vote? If you do, why do you? If you do not, why don't you?

Some of the key factors that affect voter turnout include education, gender,

The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibited the states from denying the vote due to race was the

Which U.S. amendment prevents states from requiring payment of a poll tax as a condition for voting?