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What is not a function of political parties?

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Nominating and electing their Members to local public offices

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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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Access is…

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

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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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When do both Republican and Democratic parties hold state conventions?

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In June of even-numbered years

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Our business in agriculture interest groups interested in encouraging government regulations

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NO

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In which federalist paper does _____ criticize political parties?

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Federalist paper #10, James Madison

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

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Increased

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In Texas, state judges are selected by…

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Partisan election by the voters

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

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Voting

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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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Initiative is…

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

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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.

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Labor unions seek legislation for...
- making it easier to organize - enforcing workplace safety packages - obtaining generous workers’ compensation
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Legislative appointments ________ decided on directly by the voters in Texas
Legislative appointments ARE NOT decided on directly by the voters in Texas
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Do liberals in the Texas Democratic Party include large farmers and ranchers?
NO
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Do libertarians believe in social security is a sound system not in need of reform?
NO
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What type of philosophy do libertarians have about government?
“Hands-off” philosophy
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Ordinary citizens are least likely to subscribe to the...
Texas Register
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Party platforms are...
The formal issue positions of a political party
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Public officer may choose _______________ over ________________
Public officer may choose PERSONAL INTEREST over THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC
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Residency __is/is not__ a demographic variable that affects turnout at poll
Residency IS NOT a demographic variable that affects turnout at poll
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What was the result of the Terrell Election Law?
Selecting political party nominees by allowing a direct primary
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What are characteristics of the structure of Government in Texas?
- Separation of powers - Checks and balances - appointed officials with fixed terms
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If a state constitutional provision is voided by a US constitutional provision...
It is deadwood
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Does Texas have term limits for governor, state house, or state senate?
NO
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What is the Texas Ethics Commission permitted to do?
Recommend salary increases for legislators.
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Can ex-legislators become lobbyist with no restrictions in Texas state law?
Yes
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When did Texas win independence?
1836
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When did Texas gain statehood?
1845
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Who opposed the Constitution of 1875?
Blacks, Republicans, and railroad interests.
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What is the constitution of the Texas republic and first state constitutions are products of...
- plantation culture - Anglo Protestant slave holders - some provisions of Spanish-Mexican law
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The idea of dealignment suggests...
The idea of dealignment suggests that voters are calling themselves independents rather than identifying with political parties
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The national party organization provides state parties and candidates with what kind of services?
- direct mailing - public opinion polling - computer networking
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When did the Populist party challenge the Democratic Party?
The late 19th century
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The precinct convention is open to individuals who...
Individuals who voted earlier in the day in that party’s primary
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The present-day Texas Constitution is...
One of the longest state constitutions (not THE longest)
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Which article in the Texas Constitution discusses the proposal of constitutional amendments?
Article 17
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The Reconstruction Act of 1867 was NOT...
Passed by the radical democrats in congress
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The Republican Party achieved their most impressive gains since 1998 by...
- reelecting Governor George Bush - Republicans sweeping every statewide office - by succeeding in the redistributing of Texas’ congressional delegation in 2004
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Does the Republican Party of Texas appeal to rural, low-income ranchers?
NO
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The Secretary of State is...
The chief election officer of the state
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What delayed Texas’ annexation to the US inn 1836?
The slavery controversy
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What court case began to set parameters for the most egregious examples of conflicts of interests
Caperton v. A.T. Massey
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Which Supreme Court decision banned the use of white primaries
Smith v. Allwright
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The Texas Constitution of 1866 included that...
- secession from the union was nullified - confederate war debts were renounced - a civilian government was established
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What day is set aside for general elections in Texas?
Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years
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What are examples of interest groups directly influencing the government
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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