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59 Cards in this Set
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In Texas and the US which of the following is not a primary variable in those who vote?
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Catholic Religion
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Who was granted the right to vote by the 15th amendment?
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African Americans
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Who was granted the right to vote by the 19th amendment?
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women
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Who was granted the right to vote by the 26th amendment?
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18 year olds
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_________ __________ and ______ are more prevalent in Texas than in most western democracies
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political alienation & apathy
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It is relatively easy to register and vote in Texas, yet voter turnout remains __________ ___ in Texas.
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relatively low
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Which of the following is most likely to vote in elections in Texas?
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wealthy
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Which is true of primary elections in Texas?
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ALL: (Private, held every 2 years, for members of cerain political parties)
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Who is elected to public office in primary elections?
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NOBODY
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What have campaign costs generally done in Texas over the recent years?
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skyrocketed
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How often do we conduct general elections in Texas?
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Every other year
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Formal requirements to become an elected offical in Texas are ________ and _________.
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numerous & stringent
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Special Interets groups more interested in achieving equality for their members, betterment of society, or protecting the environment than with making money are known as ______ ________ or ________ ______.
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public interest or advocacy groups
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Key player in special interest group politics
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lobbyist
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What is the best and most common tool of special interest groups?
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Money
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Primary goal of political parties in Texas?
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Win the elections
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Which of the following is Most true of political parties in Texas?
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pragmatic and expedient
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Which of the following is not true of political parties?
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centralized and idealistic
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In modern politics, liberal idealogy is generall represented by which political party?
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Democratic
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Which did not have a major impact on the Texas constitution of 1876?
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Discovery of Oil
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Which poltical party was power in national government during the civil war?
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republicans
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Ideology in Texas is mainly...
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conservative
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The Texas constitution, special interest groups ___ very powerful in Texas politics
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ARE
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What percent of population is Hispanic?
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about 35% and growing fast
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The french influence on early Texas was almost as significant and important as the Spanish influence.
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FALSE
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Texas political campaigns generally cost as much as other states.
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FALSE, cost more!
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Texas legislature meets how often and for how long?
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every other year for 140 days
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How many members in the Texas house of representatives?
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150
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How long is the term of office for Texas representatives?
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2 years
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How long is the term of office for Texas senators?
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4 years
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How many members in Texas Senate?
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31
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Texas legislature is bicameral like US congress
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two houses or chambers
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Most bills are killed
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in committee
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Texas elects from single member geographical areas called _________.
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districts
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How often are election areas redrawn?
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every 10 years
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Who is the president officer of the Texas house of representatives?
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speaker
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Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?
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Lt. governor
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Presiding officers in the Texas legislature are very powerful which of the following is NOT among one of their powers?
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calling legislature into special session
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Who selects the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
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members of the house
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How do campaign costs for elections in Texas compare with other states?
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much more in Texas
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Drawing election district lines so as to create an advantage is called?
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Gerrymandering
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Most state legislatures are lawyers because legislators write most bills themselves. (T/F)
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FALSE
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Who selects the members of the LBB?
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presiding officers
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Who selects the president of the Texas senate?
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we the people
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Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the Texas legislature?
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highly effective
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Texas legislature are ____ very well paid relative to toher state legislators.
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NOT
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Who re-draws lines or reapportions election districts every 10 years?
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legislature
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Which political party currently has the majority in Texas legislature?
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republicans
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Formal qualifications to become an elected official in Texas are numerous and stringent. (T/F)
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FALSE
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The Texas governor has a powerful voice in the _______ _______.
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budget process
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In Texas, the governor and bureaucracy form waht branch of government?
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executive
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How large is the Texas bureau?
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about 1.3 million
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The Texas governor has strong formal powers compared with other states??
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FALSE
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Which is not among the governors formal powers?
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ALL OF THE ABOVE: Executive, Legislative, Powers of Persausion)
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What is the primary job of the governor and executive branch of Texas
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implement laws passed by congress
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In Texas and the US the name given to executive branch, civil servants offices, tasks, and principles in the 'formal', sustained administration of public policy is:
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bureaucracy
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The name given to the particular form of executive branch we have in Texas is:
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plurarl executive
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The Texas governor, like the US president, is restricted to two terms in office??
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FALSE
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The Texas bureau makes rules which have the force of law called:
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administrative law
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