Question 1

Texas ranks ________ in the nation in voter participation.

Accepted Answer

A)   50th
B)   1st
C)   35th
D)   20thE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which portion of the Texas government is responsible for redistricting in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)   the governor
B)   the legislature
C)   the courts
D)   county courts at lawE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

The Motor Voter Act of 1993

Accepted Answer

A)   allows states to offer voters "drive-through" voting booths.
B)   allows citizens to register to vote while applying for a driver's license.
C)   restricts one's right to vote because of unpaid traffic tickets.
D)   was declared unconstitutional by the Texas Supreme Court.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

In what case did the Supreme Court rule that a key section of the Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional, thereby affecting new districts being approved by the U.S. Department of Justice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shelby County v. Holder
B)   Shelby County v. Obama
C)   Smith v. Allwright
D)   Texas v. HolderE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The most important federal law involved in the expansion of voting rights and protections in Texas was the

Accepted Answer

A)   Civil Rights Act of 1964.
B)   passage of the Fifteenth Amendment.
C)   One-Person, One-Vote Act of 1972.
D)   Voting Rights Act of 1965.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

What is the main purpose of a primary election?

Accepted Answer

A)   to select a party's candidate for the general election
B)   to select a party's delegates for the state convention
C)   to select precinct chairs throughout the state
D)   to select a party's delegates for the precinct conventionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Political campaigns tend to spend the most money on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   travel
B)   security
C)   fundraising
D)   media advertisingE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The Republican Party was the dominant force in Texas politics throughout most of the 1900s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How much can an individual donate to a campaign for a state-level, nonjudicial office, such as for governor?

Accepted Answer

A)   $1500
B)   $5000
C)   $2500
D)   There is no limit.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

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) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The _______________ requirement was included in the Voting Rights Act to ensure that states that had previously restricted the political participation of minorities could not use redistricting for partisan gain and against the interest of minority groups.

Accepted Answer

A)   redistricting
B)   reapportionment
C)   preclearance
D)   external validationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 12

By allowing voters to make decisions on changes to the state constitution, Texas lets voters

Accepted Answer

A)   remove individuals from office for abuse of power.
B)   authorize cities and municipalities to borrow money.
C)   decide which components of the federal law will be integrated into state law.
D)   alter public policy within the state.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

One proposal to reform redistricting in Texas is to remove the Texas legislature from the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In 2011, the Texas legislature passed a voter identification law that requires a photo identification in order to vote. Which form of photo identification is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)   photo ID card issued by colleges and universities
B)   Department of Public Safety-issued concealed handgun license
C)   a hunting and fishing photo ID
D)   an occupational photo IDE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Who plays the largest role in running political campaigns in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)   the national party
B)   the state party
C)   the individual candidates
D)   social mediaE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

To register to vote in Texas, a person must have been a resident of Texas for at least 90 days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)  focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)   monitoring changes in electoral law that may suppress the votes of minorities.
B)   providing legal support for Latino candidates for public office.
C)   getting out the vote of minority voters across Texas.
D)   providing information and voters guides to help voters make informed decisions.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 18

Define in detail the following terms and what the relationship is to elections and voting in Texas: primary election, runoff primary, open primary, closed primary, general election, and early voting.

Accepted Answer

a. Primary election and runoff primary: ...

Question 19

Texas instituted early voting in order to expand participation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Campaigns and Elections

Texas ranks ________ in the nation in voter participation.

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Which portion of the Texas government is responsible for redistricting in Texas?

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The Motor Voter Act of 1993

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In what case did the Supreme Court rule that a key section of the Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional, thereby affecting new districts being approved by the U.S. Department of Justice?

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The most important federal law involved in the expansion of voting rights and protections in Texas was the

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What is the main purpose of a primary election?

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Political campaigns tend to spend the most money on which of the following?

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The Republican Party was the dominant force in Texas politics throughout most of the 1900s.

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How much can an individual donate to a campaign for a state-level, nonjudicial office, such as for governor?

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

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The _______________ requirement was included in the Voting Rights Act to ensure that states that had previously restricted the political participation of minorities could not use redistricting for partisan gain and against the interest of minority groups.

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By allowing voters to make decisions on changes to the state constitution, Texas lets voters

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One proposal to reform redistricting in Texas is to remove the Texas legislature from the process.

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In 2011, the Texas legislature passed a voter identification law that requires a photo identification in order to vote. Which form of photo identification is acceptable?

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Who plays the largest role in running political campaigns in Texas?

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To register to vote in Texas, a person must have been a resident of Texas for at least 90 days.

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The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) focuses on

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Texas instituted early voting in order to expand participation.

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

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