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1
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What is not a function of political parties?

A

Nominating and electing their Members to local public offices

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2
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A candidate must receive how many votes to win a Texas primary election

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50% plus one

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3
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Access is…

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The ability to contact an official either in person or by phone

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4
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An individual must be registered at least how many days prior to the election to be eligible to vote in Texas

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30 Days

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5
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When do both Republican and Democratic parties hold state conventions?

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In June of even-numbered years

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6
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Our business in agriculture interest groups interested in encouraging government regulations

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NO

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7
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Why did white American Republicans regain a Partisan edge among the voters by 2014

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Because they changed the views of middle and upper class white American republicans

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8
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By the time a legislative session begins a lobbyist must have done what?

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  • successfully memorize the faces of the members
  • their non-legislative occupation
  • the countries they represent
  • established rapport through contact with the members of the legislature
  • know the legislative issues (and the arguments of opponents)
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9
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Where do candidates spend most of their “on the stump time”?

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urban and suburban areas in the state

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10
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Education and local government groups lobby for…

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  • increasing salaries and benefits for their public employees
  • obtaining more local control or less state control over their affairs
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11
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What is the industry in Texas with the largest number and maximum value of contracts signed with lobbyists?

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Energy/natural resource

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12
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What U.S. Supreme Court case voided the Texas’ governor’s election of 1873

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Ex Parte Rodriguez

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13
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Government is…

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A process of decision making condition by the people, history, political parties, and interest groups

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14
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If counties have at least 10 percent or greater language minority…

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Texas requires that all ballots in election materials be printed in other languages in addition to English

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15
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What year did the US department of justice order Harris County to provide Ballots (and voting material) in Vietnamese

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2002

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16
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In which federalist paper does _____ criticize political parties?

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Federalist paper #10, James Madison

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17
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The presidential election turnout nationally has decreased and in Texas, turnout has…

A

Increased

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18
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In Texas, state judges are selected by…

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Partisan election by the voters

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19
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In Texas, third-party candidates must receive what percent of vote to get on the ballot?

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5%

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20
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In Carrington v. Rash, the court decided that

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members of the military could enjoy the full rights of suffrage in Texas

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21
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Individuals in Texas that are legally declared mentally incompetent are disqualified from…

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Voting

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22
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What is the goal of interest groups?

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To influence all branches of government at all levels

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23
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Initiative is…

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Method that alllows citizens to place proposals on the ballot for voter approval

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24
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Iron triangles are composed of what?

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Legislative committee members, High-ranking bureaucrats, and representatives of special interests.

25
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Labor unions seek legislation for…

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  • making it easier to organize
  • enforcing workplace safety packages
  • obtaining generous workers’ compensation
26
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Legislative appointments ________ decided on directly by the voters in Texas

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Legislative appointments ARE NOT decided on directly by the voters in Texas

27
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Do liberals in the Texas Democratic Party include large farmers and ranchers?

A

NO

28
Q

Do libertarians believe in social security is a sound system not in need of reform?

A

NO

29
Q

What type of philosophy do libertarians have about government?

A

“Hands-off” philosophy

30
Q

Ordinary citizens are least likely to subscribe to the…

A

Texas Register

31
Q

Party platforms are…

A

The formal issue positions of a political party

32
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Public officer may choose _______________ over ________________

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Public officer may choose PERSONAL INTEREST over THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC

33
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Residency __is/is not__ a demographic variable that affects turnout at poll

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Residency IS NOT a demographic variable that affects turnout at poll

34
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What was the result of the Terrell Election Law?

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Selecting political party nominees by allowing a direct primary

35
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What are characteristics of the structure of Government in Texas?

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  • Separation of powers
  • Checks and balances
  • appointed officials with fixed terms
36
Q

If a state constitutional provision is voided by a US constitutional provision…

A

It is deadwood

37
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Does Texas have term limits for governor, state house, or state senate?

A

NO

38
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What is the Texas Ethics Commission permitted to do?

A

Recommend salary increases for legislators.

39
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Can ex-legislators become lobbyist with no restrictions in Texas state law?

A

Yes

40
Q

When did Texas win independence?

A

1836

41
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When did Texas gain statehood?

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1845

42
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Who opposed the Constitution of 1875?

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Blacks, Republicans, and railroad interests.

43
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What is the constitution of the Texas republic and first state constitutions are products of…

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  • plantation culture
  • Anglo Protestant slave holders
  • some provisions of Spanish-Mexican law
44
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The idea of dealignment suggests…

A

The idea of dealignment suggests that voters are calling themselves independents rather than identifying with political parties

45
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The national party organization provides state parties and candidates with what kind of services?

A
  • direct mailing
  • public opinion polling
  • computer networking
46
Q

When did the Populist party challenge the Democratic Party?

A

The late 19th century

47
Q

The precinct convention is open to individuals who…

A

Individuals who voted earlier in the day in that party’s primary

48
Q

The present-day Texas Constitution is…

A

One of the longest state constitutions (not THE longest)

49
Q

Which article in the Texas Constitution discusses the proposal of constitutional amendments?

A

Article 17

50
Q

The Reconstruction Act of 1867 was NOT…

A

Passed by the radical democrats in congress

51
Q

The Republican Party achieved their most impressive gains since 1998 by…

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  • reelecting Governor George Bush
  • Republicans sweeping every statewide office
  • by succeeding in the redistributing of Texas’ congressional delegation in 2004
52
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Does the Republican Party of Texas appeal to rural, low-income ranchers?

A

NO

53
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The Secretary of State is…

A

The chief election officer of the state

54
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What delayed Texas’ annexation to the US inn 1836?

A

The slavery controversy

55
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What court case began to set parameters for the most egregious examples of conflicts of interests

A

Caperton v. A.T. Massey

56
Q

Which Supreme Court decision banned the use of white primaries

A

Smith v. Allwright

57
Q

The Texas Constitution of 1866 included that…

A
  • secession from the union was nullified
  • confederate war debts were renounced
  • a civilian government was established
58
Q

What day is set aside for general elections in Texas?

A

Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years

59
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What are examples of interest groups directly influencing the government

A

When interest groups:

  • employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court
  • get their advocates appointed to state boards
  • testify before legislative committees

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