Question 1

Redistricting in Texas occurs

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A)  every ten years. 
B)  every four years. 
C)  after every general election. 
D)  after a new governor is elected. 
E)  after each legislative session. 
A)  every ten years. 
B)  every four years. 
C)  after every general election. 
D)  after a new governor is elected. 
E)  after each legislative session.

Question 2

Texas was the first state in the South to

Accepted Answer

A)  impose a poll tax. 
B)  ratify the women's suffrage amendment. 
C)  elect a black governor. 
D)  elect a Latino governor. 
E)  join the Confederacy. 
A)  impose a poll tax. 
B)  ratify the women's suffrage amendment. 
C)  elect a black governor. 
D)  elect a Latino governor. 
E)  join the Confederacy.

Question 3

The Republican Party was the dominant force in Texas politics throughout most of the twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The two most important factors that determine whether someone votes are

Accepted Answer

A)  age and income level. 
B)  income level and education. 
C)  education and ethnicity. 
D)  ethnicity and age. 
E)  age and education. 
A)  age and income level. 
B)  income level and education. 
C)  education and ethnicity. 
D)  ethnicity and age. 
E)  age and education.

Question 5

In Texas elections, the ______ play(s) the largest role in running campaigns.

Accepted Answer

A)  national party 
B)  state party 
C)  candidates 
D)  media 
E)  local party 
A)  national party 
B)  state party 
C)  candidates 
D)  media 
E)  local party

Question 6

The poll tax was made illegal in federal elections with the passage of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Voting Rights Act of 1965. 
B)  Nineteenth Amendment. 
C)  Twenty-fourth Amendment. 
D)  Civil Rights Act of 1964. 
E)  Fifteenth Amendment. 
A)  Voting Rights Act of 1965. 
B)  Nineteenth Amendment. 
C)  Twenty-fourth Amendment. 
D)  Civil Rights Act of 1964. 
E)  Fifteenth Amendment.

Question 7

Early voting increases the polling period from twelve hours to

Accepted Answer

A)  two weeks. 
B)  two days. 
C)  four weeks. 
D)  thirty days. 
E)  sixty days. 
A)  two weeks. 
B)  two days. 
C)  four weeks. 
D)  thirty days. 
E)  sixty days.

Question 8

When are elections for state offices held?

Accepted Answer

A)  during presidential election years 
B)  during odd-numbered, nonpresidential election years 
C)  during even-numbered, nonpresidential election years 
D)  every year 
E)  every six months 
A)  during presidential election years 
B)  during odd-numbered, nonpresidential election years 
C)  during even-numbered, nonpresidential election years 
D)  every year 
E)  every six months

Question 9

In Texas, special elections are held for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to:

Accepted Answer

A)  give approval to borrow money. 
B)  ratify amendments to the Texas Constitution. 
C)  fill vacancies in office. 
D)  allow government agencies to undertake long-term debt. 
E)  impeach a corrupt politician. 
A)  give approval to borrow money. 
B)  ratify amendments to the Texas Constitution. 
C)  fill vacancies in office. 
D)  allow government agencies to undertake long-term debt. 
E)  impeach a corrupt politician.

Question 10

One reason for low levels of voter turnout in Texas is because of low levels of educational attainment in the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Early voting in Texas has been shown to produce

Accepted Answer

A)  a modest increase in voter turnout. 
B)  a significant increase in voter turnout. 
C)  a modest drop in voter turnout. 
D)  a drastic drop in voter turnout. 
E)  no discernible change in voter turnout. 
A)  a modest increase in voter turnout. 
B)  a significant increase in voter turnout. 
C)  a modest drop in voter turnout. 
D)  a drastic drop in voter turnout. 
E)  no discernible change in voter turnout.

Question 12

In Texas, the most oppressive restriction on the franchise was

Accepted Answer

A)  the white primary. 
B)  the poll tax. 
C)  early registration. 
D)  literacy tests. 
E)  property ownership requirements. 
A)  the white primary. 
B)  the poll tax. 
C)  early registration. 
D)  literacy tests. 
E)  property ownership requirements.

Question 13

Explain why it is difficult to be elected as an independent candidate in Texas.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The procedure by which certain states, such as Texas, are required to obtain approval every time they make changes to districts is called

Accepted Answer

A)  redistricting. 
B)  reapportionment. 
C)  preclearance. 
D)  external validation. 
E)  judicial review. 
A)  redistricting. 
B)  reapportionment. 
C)  preclearance. 
D)  external validation. 
E)  judicial review.

Question 15

Reapportionment involves the determination of how district lines will be drawn in each state for the state legislature and Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. citizenship 
B)  being at least eighteen years of age 
C)  being a resident of Texas for at least one year 
D)  being a resident of the county for thirty days 
E)  property ownership 
A)  U.S. citizenship 
B)  being at least eighteen years of age 
C)  being a resident of Texas for at least one year 
D)  being a resident of the county for thirty days 
E)  property ownership

Question 17

The Motor Voter law requires all voters to have a driver's license.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Highly partisan legislation passed in 2011 now requires Texans to

Accepted Answer

A)  vote in only one party primary. 
B)  provide photo identification when voting. 
C)  register sixty days before the general election. 
D)  pass an English language competency test before voting. 
E)  show their birth certificates before voting. 
A)  vote in only one party primary. 
B)  provide photo identification when voting. 
C)  register sixty days before the general election. 
D)  pass an English language competency test before voting. 
E)  show their birth certificates before voting.

Question 19

A(n) ______ occurs when the winner of a primary election fails to win an absolute majority of the votes cast.

Accepted Answer

A)  post-primary election 
B)  runoff election 
C)  majoritarian election 
D)  recall election 
E)  open primary 
A)  post-primary election 
B)  runoff election 
C)  majoritarian election 
D)  recall election 
E)  open primary

Question 20

Which statement concerning women's suffrage is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women were given the right to vote in the original Constitution of 1876. 
B)  The Texas Constitution was amended in 1899 to permit women to vote. 
C)  Women were permitted to vote in all elections in Texas with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 
D)  Women were given full suffrage rights in Texas in 1932. 
E)  Texas was the last state to allow women to vote. 
A)  Women were given the right to vote in the original Constitution of 1876. 
B)  The Texas Constitution was amended in 1899 to permit women to vote. 
C)  Women were permitted to vote in all elections in Texas with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 
D)  Women were given full suffrage rights in Texas in 1932. 
E)  Texas was the last state to allow women to vote.

Redistricting in Texas occurs

Texas was the first state in the South to

The Republican Party was the dominant force in Texas politics throughout most of the twentieth century.

The two most important factors that determine whether someone votes are

In Texas elections, the ______ play(s) the largest role in running campaigns.

The poll tax was made illegal in federal elections with the passage of the

Early voting increases the polling period from twelve hours to

When are elections for state offices held?

In Texas, special elections are held for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to:

One reason for low levels of voter turnout in Texas is because of low levels of educational attainment in the state.

Early voting in Texas has been shown to produce

In Texas, the most oppressive restriction on the franchise was

Explain why it is difficult to be elected as an independent candidate in Texas.

The procedure by which certain states, such as Texas, are required to obtain approval every time they make changes to districts is called

Reapportionment involves the determination of how district lines will be drawn in each state for the state legislature and Congress.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Texas?

The Motor Voter law requires all voters to have a driver's license.

Highly partisan legislation passed in 2011 now requires Texans to

A(n) ______ occurs when the winner of a primary election fails to win an absolute majority of the votes cast.

Which statement concerning women's suffrage is correct?

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

Redistricting in Texas occurs

Texas was the first state in the South to

The Republican Party was the dominant force in Texas politics throughout most of the twentieth century.

The two most important factors that determine whether someone votes are

In Texas elections, the ______ play(s) the largest role in running campaigns.

The poll tax was made illegal in federal elections with the passage of the

Early voting increases the polling period from twelve hours to

When are elections for state offices held?

In Texas, special elections are held for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to:

One reason for low levels of voter turnout in Texas is because of low levels of educational attainment in the state.

Early voting in Texas has been shown to produce

In Texas, the most oppressive restriction on the franchise was

Explain why it is difficult to be elected as an independent candidate in Texas.

The procedure by which certain states, such as Texas, are required to obtain approval every time they make changes to districts is called

Reapportionment involves the determination of how district lines will be drawn in each state for the state legislature and Congress.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Texas?

The Motor Voter law requires all voters to have a driver's license.

Highly partisan legislation passed in 2011 now requires Texans to

A(n) ______ occurs when the winner of a primary election fails to win an absolute majority of the votes cast.

Which statement concerning women's suffrage is correct?

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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