Chapter 4 Flashcards
Which to legal constraints we’re not used in Texas but were using other southern states?
Literacy test and grandfather clause
What are three ways Texas use legal restraints for voting?
-poll tax, white primaries, Garymandering
What were important amendments for voting in the United States and Texas?
15th, 19th, 24th, 26th amendments
United States versus Texas
Voters rights act of 1965
National voter registration act
- candidate file paperwork and fees with parties
- parties pay fees to county governments to hold the election, but fees don’t cover all costs. The state reimburses parties for expenditures
What type of election? And when is it?
Primary elections. Second Tuesday in March in even years
If no candidate receives the majority of the popular vote in the primary’s, what type of election is held? And when is it held?
Runoff primary
First Tuesday in May
A __________ vote (most votes) is needed for a runoff primary and general elections.
Plurality
Elections designed to meet special or emergency needs. Turnout is very low
Special elections
Which type of primary does Texas have?
Open primary
_________ primary: voters are required to specify which party they support before they register to vote
Closed
________ primary: voters choose on election day which primary to vote in
Open
Election where US representative and 1/3 of US senators again face the voters
Midterm elections
Voters during primary elections vote in the other parties primary to impact the outcome of primary elections
Crossover voting
Are not listed on the ballot, voters must write them on the ballot. The candidate must file a declaration of candidacy with the secretary of state 70 days before election day
Write-in candidates
Money from political party given to candidates. Want to run on party labels for this funding
Soft money
Organizations and businesses can raise money to find a campaign, use for as, easier way to follow campaign laws, and avoid the limits
PACs
