Question 1

If the post office in Texas is unable to deliver a voter registration card,it will be returned to the voter registrar,and

Accepted Answer

A)  it will be sent to the polling station on election day for the voter to pick up. 
B)  the voter registrar will attempt to find a forwarding address and re-send the card if one is found. 
C)  the county sheriff will be notified to investigate possible voter fraud. 
D)  the voter will need to re-register in order to vote in future elections. 
A)  it will be sent to the polling station on election day for the voter to pick up. 
B)  the voter registrar will attempt to find a forwarding address and re-send the card if one is found. 
C)  the county sheriff will be notified to investigate possible voter fraud. 
D)  the voter will need to re-register in order to vote in future elections.

Question 2

What is the impact of Texas political culture on political participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It strongly encourages political participation. 
B)  It moderately encourages political participation. 
C)  It has no significant effect on political participation. 
D)  It discourages political participation. 
A)  It strongly encourages political participation. 
B)  It moderately encourages political participation. 
C)  It has no significant effect on political participation. 
D)  It discourages political participation.

Question 3

What are the current laws in Texas that define what a person needs to do to register to vote and then actually vote on Election Day?

Accepted Answer

In Texas, the current laws regarding vot

Question 4

The Supreme Court's 1944 Smith v.Allwright decision

Accepted Answer

A)  outlawed white primaries. 
B)  upheld property qualifications for bond elections. 
C)  required Texas schools to desegregate. 
D)  held that poll taxes were constitutional. 
A)  outlawed white primaries. 
B)  upheld property qualifications for bond elections. 
C)  required Texas schools to desegregate. 
D)  held that poll taxes were constitutional.

Question 5

In a recent survey of Texas adults,approximately ________ of respondents reported encouraging others to vote for a particular candidate.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  half 
C)  three-quarters 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  half 
C)  three-quarters 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 6

According to a recent survey,which of the following types of political participation is most common?

Accepted Answer

A)  worked with others to solve a community problem 
B)  signed a paper petition 
C)  sent a letter to the editor of a local publication 
D)  contributed money to a political candidate or party 
A)  worked with others to solve a community problem 
B)  signed a paper petition 
C)  sent a letter to the editor of a local publication 
D)  contributed money to a political candidate or party

Question 7

With the growth of the Internet,what has become one of the easiest ways to participate in politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  voting 
B)  attending rallies 
C)  making financial contributions 
D)  signing paper petitions 
A)  voting 
B)  attending rallies 
C)  making financial contributions 
D)  signing paper petitions

Question 8

Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the higher figures?

Accepted Answer

A)  percentage of registered voters who voted 
B)  percentage of VEP who voted 
C)  percentage of VAP who voted 
D)  They are all roughly equal. 
A)  percentage of registered voters who voted 
B)  percentage of VEP who voted 
C)  percentage of VAP who voted 
D)  They are all roughly equal.

Question 9

According to a recent survey,which of the following types of political participation is least common?

Accepted Answer

A)  attended a political rally or speech 
B)  volunteered for a political candidate 
C)  sent a letter to the editor of a local publication 
D)  contributed money to a political candidate or party 
A)  attended a political rally or speech 
B)  volunteered for a political candidate 
C)  sent a letter to the editor of a local publication 
D)  contributed money to a political candidate or party

Question 10

What is the most common form of political participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  signing a petition 
B)  attending a rally 
C)  financial contributions 
D)  voting 
A)  signing a petition 
B)  attending a rally 
C)  financial contributions 
D)  voting

Question 11

Which of the following helps increase voter turnout in an election?

Accepted Answer

A)  party competition 
B)  closeness of the election 
C)  party competition in a district 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  party competition 
B)  closeness of the election 
C)  party competition in a district 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following elections would typically have a higher voter turnout?

Accepted Answer

A)  general election 
B)  primary election 
C)  local election 
D)  off-year election 
A)  general election 
B)  primary election 
C)  local election 
D)  off-year election

Question 13

Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the lower figures?

Accepted Answer

A)  percentage of registered voters who voted 
B)  percentage of VEP who voted 
C)  percentage of VAP who voted 
D)  They are all roughly equal. 
A)  percentage of registered voters who voted 
B)  percentage of VEP who voted 
C)  percentage of VAP who voted 
D)  They are all roughly equal.

Question 14

In Texas,how long prior to an election must you register in order to be eligible to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 days (same day registration) 
B)  10 days 
C)  15 days 
D)  30 days 
A)  0 days (same day registration) 
B)  10 days 
C)  15 days 
D)  30 days

Question 15

Which group had the highest turnout rate in Texas in the 2012 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

A)  African American 
B)  white 
C)  Asian American 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  African American 
B)  white 
C)  Asian American 
D)  Hispanic

Question 16

How does Texas compare to the rest of the country in terms of percentage of eligible voters who actually vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  well above average 
B)  a bit above average 
C)  about average 
D)  below average 
A)  well above average 
B)  a bit above average 
C)  about average 
D)  below average

Question 17

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding "same-day" voter registration?

Accepted Answer

A)  It leads to a higher rate of voter fraud. 
B)  It promotes higher voter turnout. 
C)  In states with large minority communities, it fosters lower voter turnout. 
D)  It was first tried in North Dakota. 
A)  It leads to a higher rate of voter fraud. 
B)  It promotes higher voter turnout. 
C)  In states with large minority communities, it fosters lower voter turnout. 
D)  It was first tried in North Dakota.

Question 18

How did Texas act throughout its history to restrict the voting rights of poor people and minorities? How were these practices finally ended?

Accepted Answer

Throughout its history, Texas has implem

Question 19

Why is voter turnout typically quite low for local elections?

Accepted Answer

Voter turnout is typically quite low for

Question 20

Which state does NOT limit the voting rights of persons convicted of a felony?

Accepted Answer

A)  West Virginia 
B)  Mississippi 
C)  Vermont 
D)  Texas 
A)  West Virginia 
B)  Mississippi 
C)  Vermont 
D)  Texas

If the post office in Texas is unable to deliver a voter registration card,it will be returned to the voter registrar,and

What is the impact of Texas political culture on political participation?

What are the current laws in Texas that define what a person needs to do to register to vote and then actually vote on Election Day?

The Supreme Court's 1944 Smith v.Allwright decision

In a recent survey of Texas adults,approximately ________ of respondents reported encouraging others to vote for a particular candidate.

According to a recent survey,which of the following types of political participation is most common?

With the growth of the Internet,what has become one of the easiest ways to participate in politics?

Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the higher figures?

According to a recent survey,which of the following types of political participation is least common?

What is the most common form of political participation?

Which of the following helps increase voter turnout in an election?

Which of the following elections would typically have a higher voter turnout?

Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the lower figures?

In Texas,how long prior to an election must you register in order to be eligible to vote?

Which group had the highest turnout rate in Texas in the 2012 presidential election?

How does Texas compare to the rest of the country in terms of percentage of eligible voters who actually vote?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding "same-day" voter registration?

How did Texas act throughout its history to restrict the voting rights of poor people and minorities? How were these practices finally ended?

Why is voter turnout typically quite low for local elections?

Which state does NOT limit the voting rights of persons convicted of a felony?

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

Elections and Campaigns in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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Exam 7: Voting and Political Participation in Texas

If the post office in Texas is unable to deliver a voter registration card,it will be returned to the voter registrar,and

What is the impact of Texas political culture on political participation?

What are the current laws in Texas that define what a person needs to do to register to vote and then actually vote on Election Day?

The Supreme Court's 1944 Smith v.Allwright decision

In a recent survey of Texas adults,approximately ________ of respondents reported encouraging others to vote for a particular candidate.

According to a recent survey,which of the following types of political participation is most common?

With the growth of the Internet,what has become one of the easiest ways to participate in politics?

Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the higher figures?

According to a recent survey,which of the following types of political participation is least common?

What is the most common form of political participation?

Which of the following helps increase voter turnout in an election?

Which of the following elections would typically have a higher voter turnout?

Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the lower figures?

In Texas,how long prior to an election must you register in order to be eligible to vote?

Which group had the highest turnout rate in Texas in the 2012 presidential election?

How does Texas compare to the rest of the country in terms of percentage of eligible voters who actually vote?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding "same-day" voter registration?

How did Texas act throughout its history to restrict the voting rights of poor people and minorities? How were these practices finally ended?

Why is voter turnout typically quite low for local elections?

Which state does NOT limit the voting rights of persons convicted of a felony?

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

Elections and Campaigns in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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