Question 1

If minority voters voted at the same percentage as Anglo voters, Democrats would win more elections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The White primary, poll tax, and lengthy residency requirements were devices designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  insure that only qualified voters were allowed to vote 
B)  limit the opportunities for voting for Afro Americans, Mexican Americans, and poor Whites 
C)  eliminate voter fraud 
D)  encourage a large turnout in elections 
A)  insure that only qualified voters were allowed to vote 
B)  limit the opportunities for voting for Afro Americans, Mexican Americans, and poor Whites 
C)  eliminate voter fraud 
D)  encourage a large turnout in elections B

Question 3

In a good democracy, voters cast their ballots on the basis of open discussion of important issues and their policy preferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The Texas legislature created an "honest" voter registration system in 1991 as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  victories by liberals in the elections of 1990 
B)  a growing sense that increasing the opportunities to vote was the right thing for the state to do 
C)  adoption of the Voting Rights Act by the U.S. Congress 
D)  adoption of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution 
A)  victories by liberals in the elections of 1990 
B)  a growing sense that increasing the opportunities to vote was the right thing for the state to do 
C)  adoption of the Voting Rights Act by the U.S. Congress 
D)  adoption of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Question 5

In order to vote early in an election, a person must

Accepted Answer

A)  swear that they will be out of town or have religious reasons for not voting on Election Day 
B)  pay an extra fee at the county clerks office 
C)  present themselves at the early voting station and vote with no reason being necessary 
D)  file an affidavit that they are under a physicians care and cannot vote on Election Day 
A)  swear that they will be out of town or have religious reasons for not voting on Election Day 
B)  pay an extra fee at the county clerks office 
C)  present themselves at the early voting station and vote with no reason being necessary 
D)  file an affidavit that they are under a physicians care and cannot vote on Election Day

Question 6

How important is voting? Discuss the pros and cons of an individual taking the time to vote.

Accepted Answer

Voting is incredibly important in a demo

Question 7

Anglo voters tend to vote in greater percentages than minority citizens, especially Hispanic and Afro American voters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In an ideal democracy, election campaigns are contests which are:

Accepted Answer

A)  conducted by rival candidates to gain the people's support 
B)  candidates debate public policy 
C)  candidates cast their ballots based on basis of an evaluation of the issues debated 
D)  all of the above are true 
A)  conducted by rival candidates to gain the people's support 
B)  candidates debate public policy 
C)  candidates cast their ballots based on basis of an evaluation of the issues debated 
D)  all of the above are true

Question 9

Voting is frequently determined by emotion, custom, and habit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The 1903 Terrell Election Law was important because it

Accepted Answer

A)  forbade donations to elections 
B)  forbade corporate donations to candidates for public office in Texas 
C)  encouraged donations to campaigns by the public 
D)  encouraged donations to campaigns by corporations 
A)  forbade donations to elections 
B)  forbade corporate donations to candidates for public office in Texas 
C)  encouraged donations to campaigns by the public 
D)  encouraged donations to campaigns by corporations

Question 11

From the standpoint of the individual voter, there may be no logic in voting, since public elections are almost never won by the margin of a single vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The principle reason that individuals vote in elections is that

Accepted Answer

A)  they believe that their vote will be the deciding vote 
B)  they understand that their voting will reduce the cynicism and distrust of the system 
C)  they understand that a large turnout will reduce the chances of the election being stolen 
D)  they believe that voting is their civic duty 
A)  they believe that their vote will be the deciding vote 
B)  they understand that their voting will reduce the cynicism and distrust of the system 
C)  they understand that a large turnout will reduce the chances of the election being stolen 
D)  they believe that voting is their civic duty

Question 13

What is the current process for registering to vote in Texas? How have actions by the federal government removed barriers to voting in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The current process for registering to v

Question 14

Negative campaigning tends to increase voter turnout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How are most political campaigns in Texas financed? What is the result of this? What Texas laws impact upon political campaigns in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Most political campaigns in Texas are fi

Question 16

The Texas Ethics Commission has proven to be an effective enforcer of the Texas Campaign Finance laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most of the money given to candidates comes from wealthy donors who represent some special interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Although technically Texas has a closed primary system, in reality voters may participate in any party primary so long as they have not participated in the deliberations of another political party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Requirements to register to vote in Texas include age of 18 or above, residence in the state for 30 days, and U.S. citizenship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the authors, concerning elections and campaigns in Texas

Accepted Answer

A)  the low voter turnout raises questions about the legitimacy of the process in Texas 
B)  the disparity of turnout between racial and ethnic groups skews public policy in the direction of the most wealthy 
C)  the impact of unlimited campaign money raises the question of whether the wealthy elites control the policy process in Texas 
D)  each of the above are raised as questions by the authors 
A)  the low voter turnout raises questions about the legitimacy of the process in Texas 
B)  the disparity of turnout between racial and ethnic groups skews public policy in the direction of the most wealthy 
C)  the impact of unlimited campaign money raises the question of whether the wealthy elites control the policy process in Texas 
D)  each of the above are raised as questions by the authors

If minority voters voted at the same percentage as Anglo voters, Democrats would win more elections.

The White primary, poll tax, and lengthy residency requirements were devices designed to

In a good democracy, voters cast their ballots on the basis of open discussion of important issues and their policy preferences.

The Texas legislature created an "honest" voter registration system in 1991 as a result of

In order to vote early in an election, a person must

How important is voting? Discuss the pros and cons of an individual taking the time to vote.

Anglo voters tend to vote in greater percentages than minority citizens, especially Hispanic and Afro American voters.

In an ideal democracy, election campaigns are contests which are:

Voting is frequently determined by emotion, custom, and habit.

The 1903 Terrell Election Law was important because it

From the standpoint of the individual voter, there may be no logic in voting, since public elections are almost never won by the margin of a single vote.

The principle reason that individuals vote in elections is that

What is the current process for registering to vote in Texas? How have actions by the federal government removed barriers to voting in Texas?

Negative campaigning tends to increase voter turnout.

How are most political campaigns in Texas financed? What is the result of this? What Texas laws impact upon political campaigns in Texas?

The Texas Ethics Commission has proven to be an effective enforcer of the Texas Campaign Finance laws.

Most of the money given to candidates comes from wealthy donors who represent some special interest.

Although technically Texas has a closed primary system, in reality voters may participate in any party primary so long as they have not participated in the deliberations of another political party.

Requirements to register to vote in Texas include age of 18 or above, residence in the state for 30 days, and U.S. citizenship.

According to the authors, concerning elections and campaigns in Texas

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

The Legislature

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Issues in Public Policy

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Exam 5: Voters, Campaign, and Elections

If minority voters voted at the same percentage as Anglo voters, Democrats would win more elections.

The White primary, poll tax, and lengthy residency requirements were devices designed to

In a good democracy, voters cast their ballots on the basis of open discussion of important issues and their policy preferences.

The Texas legislature created an "honest" voter registration system in 1991 as a result of

In order to vote early in an election, a person must

How important is voting? Discuss the pros and cons of an individual taking the time to vote.

Anglo voters tend to vote in greater percentages than minority citizens, especially Hispanic and Afro American voters.

In an ideal democracy, election campaigns are contests which are:

Voting is frequently determined by emotion, custom, and habit.

The 1903 Terrell Election Law was important because it

From the standpoint of the individual voter, there may be no logic in voting, since public elections are almost never won by the margin of a single vote.

The principle reason that individuals vote in elections is that

What is the current process for registering to vote in Texas? How have actions by the federal government removed barriers to voting in Texas?

Negative campaigning tends to increase voter turnout.

How are most political campaigns in Texas financed? What is the result of this? What Texas laws impact upon political campaigns in Texas?

The Texas Ethics Commission has proven to be an effective enforcer of the Texas Campaign Finance laws.

Most of the money given to candidates comes from wealthy donors who represent some special interest.

Although technically Texas has a closed primary system, in reality voters may participate in any party primary so long as they have not participated in the deliberations of another political party.

Requirements to register to vote in Texas include age of 18 or above, residence in the state for 30 days, and U.S. citizenship.

According to the authors, concerning elections and campaigns in Texas

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

The Legislature

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Issues in Public Policy

Filters