chapter 5 – Flashcards
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Why does it matter who is elected governor?
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Set the agenda, Veto legislation, Influence public policy in the state.
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When are Texas Primary Elections held?
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Second Tuesday in March of even-numbered years.
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Runoff Primaries
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a second primary election held between the two candidates who received the most votes in the first primary election
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Primary Election
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a ballot vote in which citizens select a party's nominee for the general election.
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General Election
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the election in which voters cast ballots to select public officials.
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Special Elections
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an election that is not held on a regularly scheduled basis; in Texas, a special election is called to fill a vacancy in office, to give approval for the state government to borrow money, or to ratify amendments to the Texas Constitution.
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How can an independent candidate get on the ballot in Texas?
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gain petition signatures from registered voters who did not previously participate in any political party primary election.
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Women's Suffrage
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Women were permitted to vote in all elections in Texas with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. (1920)
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The poll tax was made illegal in federal elections in
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1964
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Smith v. Allwright
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states could not restrict voters on account of race.
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Voting Rights Act of 1965 -
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African Americans would be guaranteed the right to vote.
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Requirement to vote in Texas
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Must be 18 Years old, U.S. Citizen, Texas Resident 30 days, motor vehicle.
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Shelby County v. Holder
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announced that in primary elections states could not restrict voters on account of race.
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Motor Voter Act of 1993
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allows citizens to register to vote while applying for a driver's license
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Highly partisan legislation passed in 2011 now requires Texans to...
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provide photo identification when voting.
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The two most important factors that determine whether someone votes are...
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Income level and education
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Reapportionment
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process that takes place every 10 years to determine how many congressional seats each state will receive, depending on population shifts
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In Texas, who is/are responsible for redistricting?
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Texas Legislature, Every 10 Years
