Question 1

The term "midterm election" refers to those

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A)  elections held by a political party to nominate candidates. 
B)  general elections held in non-presidential election years. 
C)  elections for purpose of filling office vacancies. 
D)  elections for purposes of recalling a government official. 
A)  elections held by a political party to nominate candidates. 
B)  general elections held in non-presidential election years. 
C)  elections for purpose of filling office vacancies. 
D)  elections for purposes of recalling a government official.

Question 2

An election in which party members choose a candidate to run for office in a general election is a

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A)  special election. 
B)  primary election. 
C)  general election. 
D)  proposition election. 
A)  special election. 
B)  primary election. 
C)  general election. 
D)  proposition election.

Question 3

Which amendments to the U. S. Constitution were intended to prevent denial of the right to vote for African Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fourteenth and Fifteenth 
B)  Thirteenth and Fifteenth 
C)  Nineteenth and Fourteenth 
D)  Eighteenth and Nineteenth 
A)  Fourteenth and Fifteenth 
B)  Thirteenth and Fifteenth 
C)  Nineteenth and Fourteenth 
D)  Eighteenth and Nineteenth

Question 4

The size of the vote necessary to win a special election in Texas is a

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A)  plurality. 
B)  simple majority. 
C)  two-thirds majority. 
D)  three-fourths majority. 
A)  plurality. 
B)  simple majority. 
C)  two-thirds majority. 
D)  three-fourths majority.

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

According to studies, negative commercials

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A)  are generally not aired by the networks. 
B)  draw voter preference away from the candidate being attacked. 
C)  result in a decrease of support for the candidate financing the ads. 
D)  have no measurable effect on voter support. 
A)  are generally not aired by the networks. 
B)  draw voter preference away from the candidate being attacked. 
C)  result in a decrease of support for the candidate financing the ads. 
D)  have no measurable effect on voter support.

Question 7

Of the various socioeconomic factors that influence voter turnout, which is considered the strongest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender 
B)  Religion 
C)  Party affiliation 
D)  Education 
A)  Gender 
B)  Religion 
C)  Party affiliation 
D)  Education

Question 8

Texas primary elections are, by law, classified as

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A)  blanket primaries. 
B)  jungle primaries. 
C)  closed primaries, requiring voters to declare party affiliation when registering to vote. 
D)  closed primaries, where voters declare party membership by voting in the party's primary. 
A)  blanket primaries. 
B)  jungle primaries. 
C)  closed primaries, requiring voters to declare party affiliation when registering to vote. 
D)  closed primaries, where voters declare party membership by voting in the party's primary.

Question 9

The case of Shaw v. Reno (1993) prohibited

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A)  the poll tax or voter registration fee. 
B)  racial gerrymandering to favor ethnic minorities. 
C)  at-large election districts for state legislatures. 
D)  the requirement that voters register more than once every five years. 
A)  the poll tax or voter registration fee. 
B)  racial gerrymandering to favor ethnic minorities. 
C)  at-large election districts for state legislatures. 
D)  the requirement that voters register more than once every five years.

Question 10

The ability of almost all citizens 18 years of age and older to vote is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  due process of law. 
B)  popular sovereignty. 
C)  selective franchise. 
D)  universal suffrage. 
A)  due process of law. 
B)  popular sovereignty. 
C)  selective franchise. 
D)  universal suffrage.

Question 11

In order to be qualified to vote in Texas, one must meet all of the following qualifications except be

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A)  18 years of age on Election Day. 
B)  a citizen of the United States. 
C)  a registered voter for at least 30 days prior to the election. 
D)  a two-year resident of the state. 
A)  18 years of age on Election Day. 
B)  a citizen of the United States. 
C)  a registered voter for at least 30 days prior to the election. 
D)  a two-year resident of the state.

Question 12

Which of the following is the most likely reason that Raza Unida did not continue to be politically effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Third parties are not legally allowed to participate in Texas politics. 
B)  The Texas Democratic Party has adopted issues appealing to Hispanic voters. 
C)  The Republican Party has pushed all other parties out of existence. 
D)  The Hispanic population in Texas has declined since the 1970s. 
A)  Third parties are not legally allowed to participate in Texas politics. 
B)  The Texas Democratic Party has adopted issues appealing to Hispanic voters. 
C)  The Republican Party has pushed all other parties out of existence. 
D)  The Hispanic population in Texas has declined since the 1970s.

The term "midterm election" refers to those

An election in which party members choose a candidate to run for office in a general election is a

Which amendments to the U. S. Constitution were intended to prevent denial of the right to vote for African Americans?

The size of the vote necessary to win a special election in Texas is a

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

According to studies, negative commercials

Of the various socioeconomic factors that influence voter turnout, which is considered the strongest?

Texas primary elections are, by law, classified as

The case of Shaw v. Reno (1993) prohibited

The ability of almost all citizens 18 years of age and older to vote is referred to as

In order to be qualified to vote in Texas, one must meet all of the following qualifications except be

Which of the following is the most likely reason that Raza Unida did not continue to be politically effective?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislature

The Executive

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 5: Campaigns and Elections

The term "midterm election" refers to those

An election in which party members choose a candidate to run for office in a general election is a

Which amendments to the U. S. Constitution were intended to prevent denial of the right to vote for African Americans?

The size of the vote necessary to win a special election in Texas is a

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

According to studies, negative commercials

Of the various socioeconomic factors that influence voter turnout, which is considered the strongest?

Texas primary elections are, by law, classified as

The case of Shaw v. Reno (1993) prohibited

The ability of almost all citizens 18 years of age and older to vote is referred to as

In order to be qualified to vote in Texas, one must meet all of the following qualifications except be

Which of the following is the most likely reason that Raza Unida did not continue to be politically effective?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislature

The Executive

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters