Question 1

The first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years is the day for which election?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary election 
B)  runoff primary election 
C)  general election 
D)  runoff for the general election 
E)  gubernatorial election 
A)  primary election 
B)  runoff primary election 
C)  general election 
D)  runoff for the general election 
E)  gubernatorial election

Question 2

All of the following are modern-day tactics for preventing certain groups from voting EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of broken or malfunctioning voting machines. 
B)  voter intimidation. 
C)  reducing the number of polling places in certain areas. 
D)  canceling an election at the last minute. 
E)  providing misleading information to voters. 
A)  the presence of broken or malfunctioning voting machines. 
B)  voter intimidation. 
C)  reducing the number of polling places in certain areas. 
D)  canceling an election at the last minute. 
E)  providing misleading information to voters.

Question 3

Major statewide officials are elected in nonpresidential election years because

Accepted Answer

A)  federal law requires it. 
B)  state law requires it. 
C)  such a system increases voter turnout. 
D)  such a system prevents popular presidential candidates from influencing state elections. 
E)  such a system saves the state several million dollars. 
A)  federal law requires it. 
B)  state law requires it. 
C)  such a system increases voter turnout. 
D)  such a system prevents popular presidential candidates from influencing state elections. 
E)  such a system saves the state several million dollars.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a type of election found in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  general 
B)  primary 
C)  distinguished 
D)  special 
E)  municipal 
A)  general 
B)  primary 
C)  distinguished 
D)  special 
E)  municipal

Question 5

Texas instituted early voting in order to expand participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the purpose of a primary election?

Accepted Answer

A)  to select a party's candidate for the general election 
B)  to select a party's delegates for the state convention 
C)  to select precinct chairs throughout the state 
D)  to select the party's delegates for the precinct convention 
E)  to elect candidates directly to office 
A)  to select a party's candidate for the general election 
B)  to select a party's delegates for the state convention 
C)  to select precinct chairs throughout the state 
D)  to select the party's delegates for the precinct convention 
E)  to elect candidates directly to office

Question 7

To register to vote in Texas, a person must have been a resident of Texas for at least thirty days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Texas Constitution and election laws call the Texas primary system an open primary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is relatively easy for an independent candidate to get on the Texas ballot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One effect of the high cost of campaigns in Texas is that

Accepted Answer

A)  parties become more important in organizing and funding candidates. 
B)  candidates are often very wealthy individuals willing to use their own money in campaigns. 
C)  sometimes there is no one willing to run for major statewide office. 
D)  candidates increasingly turn to illegal sources of funds. 
E)  candidates drop out of high-profile races when the money dries up. 
A)  parties become more important in organizing and funding candidates. 
B)  candidates are often very wealthy individuals willing to use their own money in campaigns. 
C)  sometimes there is no one willing to run for major statewide office. 
D)  candidates increasingly turn to illegal sources of funds. 
E)  candidates drop out of high-profile races when the money dries up.

Question 11

Poll taxes, such as those used in Texas, disenfranchised poor voters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

______ was the first Republican to hold the office of Texas governor since the end of Reconstruction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anne Richards 
B)  George W. Bush 
C)  Rick Perry 
D)  William R. Clements 
E)  Kay Bailey Hutchison 
A)  Anne Richards 
B)  George W. Bush 
C)  Rick Perry 
D)  William R. Clements 
E)  Kay Bailey Hutchison

Question 13

Women were given the right to vote in the United States with the passage of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Voting Rights Act of 1965. 
B)  Fifteenth Amendment. 
C)  Nineteenth Amendment. 
D)  U.S. Supreme Court decision Newberry v. United States. 
E)  Civil Rights Act of 1964. 
A)  Voting Rights Act of 1965. 
B)  Fifteenth Amendment. 
C)  Nineteenth Amendment. 
D)  U.S. Supreme Court decision Newberry v. United States. 
E)  Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Question 14

According to political scientist Daniel Elazar, Texas's political culture is traditionalist and

Accepted Answer

A)  individualistic. 
B)  moralistic. 
C)  socialistic. 
D)  communal. 
E)  innovative. 
A)  individualistic. 
B)  moralistic. 
C)  socialistic. 
D)  communal. 
E)  innovative.

Question 15

The ______ election decides who is elected to an office.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  open 
C)  general 
D)  final 
E)  closed 
A)  primary 
B)  open 
C)  general 
D)  final 
E)  closed

Question 16

Officially, Texas has a

Accepted Answer

A)  joint primary. 
B)  extended primary. 
C)  open primary. 
D)  closed primary. 
E)  jungle primary. 
A)  joint primary. 
B)  extended primary. 
C)  open primary. 
D)  closed primary. 
E)  jungle primary.

Question 17

The Motor Voter Act of 1993

Accepted Answer

A)  allows states to offer voters "drive-thru" voting booths. 
B)  allows citizens to register to vote while applying for a driver's license. 
C)  restricts one's right to vote because of unpaid traffic tickets. 
D)  was declared unconstitutional by the Texas Supreme Court. 
E)  only allows citizens with a valid Texas driver's license to register to vote. 
A)  allows states to offer voters "drive-thru" voting booths. 
B)  allows citizens to register to vote while applying for a driver's license. 
C)  restricts one's right to vote because of unpaid traffic tickets. 
D)  was declared unconstitutional by the Texas Supreme Court. 
E)  only allows citizens with a valid Texas driver's license to register to vote.

Question 18

Anglo Texans have voter turnout levels that are higher than Latino turnout levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In Texas, the ______ Party usually experiences higher voter turnout than the ______ Party does.

Accepted Answer

A)  Republican; Democratic 
B)  Democratic; Republican 
C)  Reform; Democratic 
D)  Reform; Republican 
E)  Independent; Democratic 
A)  Republican; Democratic 
B)  Democratic; Republican 
C)  Reform; Democratic 
D)  Reform; Republican 
E)  Independent; Democratic

Question 20

List and describe the different types of elections in Texas.

Accepted Answer

In Texas, there are several different ty

The first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years is the day for which election?

All of the following are modern-day tactics for preventing certain groups from voting EXCEPT

Major statewide officials are elected in nonpresidential election years because

Which of the following is not a type of election found in Texas?

Texas instituted early voting in order to expand participation.

What is the purpose of a primary election?

To register to vote in Texas, a person must have been a resident of Texas for at least thirty days.

The Texas Constitution and election laws call the Texas primary system an open primary.

It is relatively easy for an independent candidate to get on the Texas ballot.

One effect of the high cost of campaigns in Texas is that

Poll taxes, such as those used in Texas, disenfranchised poor voters.

______ was the first Republican to hold the office of Texas governor since the end of Reconstruction.

Women were given the right to vote in the United States with the passage of the

According to political scientist Daniel Elazar, Texas's political culture is traditionalist and

The ______ election decides who is elected to an office.

Officially, Texas has a

The Motor Voter Act of 1993

Anglo Texans have voter turnout levels that are higher than Latino turnout levels.

In Texas, the Party usually experiences higher voter turnout than the Party does.

List and describe the different types of elections in Texas.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

Texas and the Nation

The Texas Constitution

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Crime and Corrections Policy

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Local Government in Texas

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Exam 5: Elections in Texas

The first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years is the day for which election?

All of the following are modern-day tactics for preventing certain groups from voting EXCEPT

Major statewide officials are elected in nonpresidential election years because

Which of the following is not a type of election found in Texas?

Texas instituted early voting in order to expand participation.

What is the purpose of a primary election?

To register to vote in Texas, a person must have been a resident of Texas for at least thirty days.

The Texas Constitution and election laws call the Texas primary system an open primary.

It is relatively easy for an independent candidate to get on the Texas ballot.

One effect of the high cost of campaigns in Texas is that

Poll taxes, such as those used in Texas, disenfranchised poor voters.

______ was the first Republican to hold the office of Texas governor since the end of Reconstruction.

Women were given the right to vote in the United States with the passage of the

According to political scientist Daniel Elazar, Texas's political culture is traditionalist and

The ______ election decides who is elected to an office.

Officially, Texas has a

The Motor Voter Act of 1993

Anglo Texans have voter turnout levels that are higher than Latino turnout levels.

In Texas, the ______ Party usually experiences higher voter turnout than the ______ Party does.

List and describe the different types of elections in Texas.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

Texas and the Nation

The Texas Constitution

Political Parties in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Crime and Corrections Policy

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Local Government in Texas

Filters

In Texas, the Party usually experiences higher voter turnout than the Party does.