Chapter 3 Flashcards
When did women gain the right to vote?
1920
What amendment allowed for women to vote?
19th Amendment
Voters are able to choose the nominees for each party
Primary election
When did Texas adopt the primary system?
1905
When was the White Primary system adopted?
1923
What court case overturned the White Primary? What year?
Smith vs. Allwright in 1944
When were poll taxes passed?
1902
What amendment was created to ban poll taxes in Federal elections?
24th amendment
System created to get around the 24th amendment in Texas, one for federal elections, one for state elections
Dual-ballot system; ended 1966
What Texas laws were rejected by the federal courts after the Poll Tax decision?
Early voter registration requirements, Annual voting registration requirements, State residency requirement (Living in Texas for a year to vote)
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?
Eliminated literacy tests, grandfather clause, racial gerrymandering, and requires federal approval for state election laws.
Off-year elections
general elections in non-
presidential years (also called midterm elections).
biggest factor in voter turnout
Education
What elections have the biggest turnouts in order?
Presidential, gubernational, local
What are some reform options for voters?
Election Day registration, expanding voting by mail,
