Question 1

The style of ballot form in which candidates are listed by office with party affiliation listed by their name is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  party line format. 
B)  party column format. 
C)  straight party ticket. 
D)  office block format. 
A)  party line format. 
B)  party column format. 
C)  straight party ticket. 
D)  office block format.

Question 2

Imagine you are a die-hard member of party A,but wanted the less popular candidate from party B to be party A's general election opponent.What type of primary election system would allow you to vote for the less popular candidate in party B during the primaries without changing parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  open primary system 
B)  semi-closed primary system 
C)  closed primary system 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  open primary system 
B)  semi-closed primary system 
C)  closed primary system 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 3

Discuss the runoff primary.Why does it exist? What are its benefits and its drawbacks?

Accepted Answer

The runoff primary is a type of election

Question 4

In the early twentieth century,candidates in Texas running for statewide office could have extremely inconsistent messages depending where they were campaigning in the state.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas's diversity 
B)  traditional political culture 
C)  lack of a statewide press 
D)  individual political culture 
A)  Texas's diversity 
B)  traditional political culture 
C)  lack of a statewide press 
D)  individual political culture

Question 5

The style of ballot form in which candidates are listed by party and by office is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  party line format. 
B)  party column format. 
C)  straight party ticket. 
D)  office block format. 
A)  party line format. 
B)  party column format. 
C)  straight party ticket. 
D)  office block format.

Question 6

Can a Texas voter who voted in the primary election of one party vote in the runoff primary of the other party?

Accepted Answer

A)  yes 
B)  no 
C)  yes, if it is an open primary 
D)  no, unless it was a blanket primary 
A)  yes 
B)  no 
C)  yes, if it is an open primary 
D)  no, unless it was a blanket primary

Question 7

Discuss the regulation of campaign finances both in federal elections and in state elections in Texas.

Accepted Answer

The regulation of campaign finances in f

Question 8

In Texas,when is a runoff primary required?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the winner of the first primary is disqualified 
B)  when there is only a .02% difference in total votes for the top two candidates 
C)  when no candidate receives a plurality of votes 
D)  when no candidate receives a majority of votes 
A)  when the winner of the first primary is disqualified 
B)  when there is only a .02% difference in total votes for the top two candidates 
C)  when no candidate receives a plurality of votes 
D)  when no candidate receives a majority of votes

Question 9

In 2014,Texas voters elected

Accepted Answer

A)  all the members of the Texas House of Representatives and all the members of the Texas Senate. 
B)  all the members of the Texas House of Representatives and half the members of the Texas Senate. 
C)  half the members of the Texas House of Representatives and all the members of the Texas Senate. 
D)  half the members of the Texas House of Representatives and half the members of the Texas Senate. 
A)  all the members of the Texas House of Representatives and all the members of the Texas Senate. 
B)  all the members of the Texas House of Representatives and half the members of the Texas Senate. 
C)  half the members of the Texas House of Representatives and all the members of the Texas Senate. 
D)  half the members of the Texas House of Representatives and half the members of the Texas Senate.

Question 10

Texas has a

Accepted Answer

A)  special type of open primary system. 
B)  semi-closed primary system. 
C)  closed primary system. 
D)  blanket primary system. 
A)  special type of open primary system. 
B)  semi-closed primary system. 
C)  closed primary system. 
D)  blanket primary system.

Question 11

What is the Citizens United decision and how has it impacted the financing of political campaigns?

Accepted Answer

The Citizens United decision refers to a

Question 12

When do general elections occur in Texas,and which offices are up for election? Use 2012 and 2014 as examples.

Accepted Answer

General elections in Texas typically occ

Question 13

When did the Texas legislature change the rules to allow anyone to vote absentee without restrictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas has always allowed unrestricted absentee voting. 
B)  1979 
C)  1993 
D)  2001 
A)  Texas has always allowed unrestricted absentee voting. 
B)  1979 
C)  1993 
D)  2001

Question 14

Today,elections are dominated by issues of what type?

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  fiscal 
C)  defense 
D)  foreign relations 
A)  social 
B)  fiscal 
C)  defense 
D)  foreign relations

Question 15

By Texas law,special elections may be held in all of the following months EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  January. 
B)  May. 
C)  August. 
D)  November. 
A)  January. 
B)  May. 
C)  August. 
D)  November.

Question 16

Today the regulation of campaign finances in Texas is limited to the requirement that all candidates and PACs file reports with the

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Elections Board. 
B)  U.S. Department of Justice. 
C)  Texas State Ethics Commission. 
D)  Texas secretary of state. 
A)  Texas Elections Board. 
B)  U.S. Department of Justice. 
C)  Texas State Ethics Commission. 
D)  Texas secretary of state.

Question 17

What is party raiding? Does it have the potential to affect the outcome of a general election?

Accepted Answer

Party raiding refers to the practice whe

Question 18

Advocates say the ________ encourages party identification and loyalty.

Accepted Answer

A)  open primary system 
B)  semi-closed primary system 
C)  closed primary system 
D)  blanket primary system 
A)  open primary system 
B)  semi-closed primary system 
C)  closed primary system 
D)  blanket primary system

Question 19

How do Texas laws make it very difficult for independent candidates to be successful?

Accepted Answer

Texas laws make it very difficult for in

Question 20

List the five types of sound-bite commercials listed in the chapter.Define two of them.

Accepted Answer

The five types of sound-bite commercials

The style of ballot form in which candidates are listed by office with party affiliation listed by their name is known as the

Imagine you are a die-hard member of party A,but wanted the less popular candidate from party B to be party A's general election opponent.What type of primary election system would allow you to vote for the less popular candidate in party B during the primaries without changing parties?

Discuss the runoff primary.Why does it exist? What are its benefits and its drawbacks?

In the early twentieth century,candidates in Texas running for statewide office could have extremely inconsistent messages depending where they were campaigning in the state.Why?

The style of ballot form in which candidates are listed by party and by office is known as the

Can a Texas voter who voted in the primary election of one party vote in the runoff primary of the other party?

Discuss the regulation of campaign finances both in federal elections and in state elections in Texas.

In Texas,when is a runoff primary required?

In 2014,Texas voters elected

Texas has a

What is the Citizens United decision and how has it impacted the financing of political campaigns?

When do general elections occur in Texas,and which offices are up for election? Use 2012 and 2014 as examples.

When did the Texas legislature change the rules to allow anyone to vote absentee without restrictions?

Today,elections are dominated by issues of what type?

By Texas law,special elections may be held in all of the following months EXCEPT

Today the regulation of campaign finances in Texas is limited to the requirement that all candidates and PACs file reports with the

What is party raiding? Does it have the potential to affect the outcome of a general election?

Advocates say the ________ encourages party identification and loyalty.

How do Texas laws make it very difficult for independent candidates to be successful?

List the five types of sound-bite commercials listed in the chapter.Define two of them.

Introduction to Texas History and Politics

The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System

The Texas Legislature

The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas

The Court System in Texas

Local Governments in Texas

Voting and Political Participation in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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Exam 8: Elections and Campaigns in Texas

The style of ballot form in which candidates are listed by office with party affiliation listed by their name is known as the

Imagine you are a die-hard member of party A,but wanted the less popular candidate from party B to be party A's general election opponent.What type of primary election system would allow you to vote for the less popular candidate in party B during the primaries without changing parties?

Discuss the runoff primary.Why does it exist? What are its benefits and its drawbacks?

In the early twentieth century,candidates in Texas running for statewide office could have extremely inconsistent messages depending where they were campaigning in the state.Why?

The style of ballot form in which candidates are listed by party and by office is known as the

Can a Texas voter who voted in the primary election of one party vote in the runoff primary of the other party?

Discuss the regulation of campaign finances both in federal elections and in state elections in Texas.

In Texas,when is a runoff primary required?

In 2014,Texas voters elected

Texas has a

What is the Citizens United decision and how has it impacted the financing of political campaigns?

When do general elections occur in Texas,and which offices are up for election? Use 2012 and 2014 as examples.

When did the Texas legislature change the rules to allow anyone to vote absentee without restrictions?

Today,elections are dominated by issues of what type?

By Texas law,special elections may be held in all of the following months EXCEPT

Today the regulation of campaign finances in Texas is limited to the requirement that all candidates and PACs file reports with the

What is party raiding? Does it have the potential to affect the outcome of a general election?

Advocates say the ________ encourages party identification and loyalty.

How do Texas laws make it very difficult for independent candidates to be successful?

List the five types of sound-bite commercials listed in the chapter.Define two of them.

Introduction to Texas History and Politics

The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System

The Texas Legislature

The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas

The Court System in Texas

Local Governments in Texas

Voting and Political Participation in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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