Chapter 7 – GOVT 2 – Flashcards
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According to a recent survey, which of the following types of political participation is most common?
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worked with others to solve a community problem
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According to a recent survey, which of the following types of political participation is least common?
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sent a letter to the editor of a local publication
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An individual who is an active voter but avoids the combat and controversy of partisan campaigns is which type of political activist?
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communalist
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John is upset that the power company is planning to build several wind turbines on the property next to his home. He writes letters to his elected representative and the local newspaper, voicing his displeasure with the project. According to Verba and Nie, what type of political participation is John demonstrating?
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parochial participant
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In Verba and Nie's typology of political participation, which category contains the highest percentage of the population?
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inactives
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What is the voter participation measure used most often by political scientists?
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percentage of voting-age population
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Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding "same-day" voter registration?
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It promotes higher voter turnout.
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Of the following, which are NOT considered part of the voting population using VAP?
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minors
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Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the higher figures?
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percentage of registered voters who voted
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Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the lower figures?
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percentage of VAP who voted
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How does Texas compare to the rest of the country in terms of percentage of eligible voters who actually vote?
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below average
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What is the impact of Texas political culture on political participation?
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It discourages political participation.
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In Texas, how long prior to an election must you register in order to be eligible to vote?
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30 days
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The expansion of political participation in the southern U.S. states has come about largely because of
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federal government intervention.
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If the post office in Texas is unable to deliver a voter registration card, it will be returned to the voter registrar, and
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the voter will need to re-register in order to vote in future elections.
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Why was Texas's 2011 voter ID law rejected by the U.S. Justice Department?
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because the data Texas provided demonstrated minorities would be adversely affected
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The National Voter Registration Act is also known as the
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Motor Voter Act.
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The state of Texas's history of restricting access to voting is very much in keeping with its
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traditionalistic political culture.
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Which group was the primary target of the poll tax?
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low-income white farmers
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In what decade was the poll tax abolished in Texas?
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1960s
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The annual registration system for Texas voters
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was replaced by a permanent registration system.
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Which group was the primary supporter of the white primary in Texas?
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the Democratic Party
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The Supreme Court's 1944 Smith v. Allwright decision
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outlawed white primaries.
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Which group had the highest turnout rate in Texas in the 2012 presidential election?
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African American
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Which group had the lowest turnout rate in Texas in the 2012 presidential election?
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Hispanic
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Which state does NOT limit the voting rights of persons convicted of a felony?
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Vermont
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Which of the following helps increase voter turnout in an election?
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All of these answers are correct.
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Which of the following elections would typically have a higher voter turnout?
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general election
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The Texas Constitution allows cities and school boards to cancel elections if
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all the races are uncontested.
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Which of the following is a rational reason for why some people choose not to vote?
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satisfaction with the status quo
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What is the most common form of political participation?
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voting
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In a recent survey of Texas adults, approximately ________ of respondents reported encouraging others to vote for a particular candidate.
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half
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With the growth of the Internet, what has become one of the easiest ways to participate in politics?
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making financial contributions
