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Protection of the right to vote for African Americans was the intention behind which amendments to the U.S Constitution? a. Fourteenth and Fifteenth B Thirteenth and Fifteenth C. Nineteenth and Fourteenth D. Eighteenth and Nineteenth

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A. Fourteenth and Fifteenth

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The Date of general Election in Texas is held? A. 1st Tuesday in March, Even Years B. 1st Monday after the First Tuesday in march C. 1st Tuesday in November, Even Years D. 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November

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A. 1st Tuesday in March, Even Years

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Which of the following was not a device used in Texas to prevent many lower-income person and black from voting after the Civil War? a. Grandfather Clause b. Terrorist tactics by the Ku Klux Klan and other lawless group c. Poll tax d.White Primary

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A. Grandfather Clause

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A web page writers regular record opinions, information, and links to other sites is known as a: a.blog b.new website c.data mine d.portal

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A. Blog

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Functions of the Texas legislature include all of the following except a.encating legislation b.propsing constitutional amendment c.appointing state judges d.removing executive and judicial officials

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C.appointing state judges

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Which of the following is not correct regarding the lieutenant governor of Texas? a.He or she is chosen by direct popular vote b.He or she is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate c.He or she is the first line of succession to fill a governorship vacancy d.He or she receives a constitutional salary of 46,000 per year

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d.He or she receives a constitutional salary of 46,000 per year

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The number of senators in the Texas legislature is? a.31 b.40 c.50 d.400

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A.31

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Which of the following is true of the members of the Texas Senate? A they usually serve time to do you wouldn't know term limit B.they usually serve term wait two years with a limit of three terms C.they usually start terms of four years with no term limit D.they usually serve term of four year with the limit of three times

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C.they usually start terms of four years with no term limit

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A vacancy in the Texas house or senate arising doing a time is filled by? A.the chambers presiding officer B.the legislative redistricting board C.special election D.governors appointment

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D.governors appointment

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An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence the government to respond favorably to its view is called? a.voluntary association b.benevolent society C.interest group D.political party

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C.interest group

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A primary system in which voters must declare their parties affiliation when they registered to vote is referred to as a? A.blanket primary B.open primary C.closed primary D.runoff primary

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C.closed primary

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Which amendment to the US Constitution protects freedom of the press? A. first amendment b.Second Amendment C.Fifth Amendment D. eighth amendment

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A. first amendment

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Before making an appointment the governor is expected to consult with the senator of it affected district a process called senatorial? A.filibuster B.privilege C.immunity D.courtesy

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D.courtesy

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As a result of Shelby Vs holder case the state of Texas? A. May once again institute a poll tax all boaters registration fee B. is no longer required to attain preClarence for the United States Department of Justice for electoral district maps C.must create multi members at large election districts four seats in the state legislator D.must now require voters registration more than once every

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B. is no longer required to attain preClarence for the United States Department of Justice for electoral district maps

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Which of the following is not true of Texas campaign-finance regulation for the state offices? A. restrictions on donations amount apply only to some judicial candidates B.there are no disclosure requirements by candidates C.lawmaker it may not lobby for clients before state agency D.treasurers of campaign committees are required to file periodically with Texas ethic commissions

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B.there are no disclosure requirements by candidates

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Regular session of the Texas legislators meet for? A.140 day in odd numbered years B.150 days every single year C.140 days in even numbered years D.150 days every four years

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A.140 day in odd numbered years

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organizations created to collect and distribute contributions to political campaigns are referred to as ? A. Federal reserve banks. B. Political interest groups. C. Lobbies D. Political action committees

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D. Political action committees

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The agency responsible for media regulation is the A. National Media Regulation Agency (NMRA) B. National Security Agency (NSA) C. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) D. Federal Television Monitoring Commission (FTMC)

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C. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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When A News Medium Focuses On A Narrow Audience defined by special interest they are engaging in A. Niche journalism B. Broadcasting. C. Monopolizing D. Concentration of ownership

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A. Niche Journalism

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According to a recent change in the law in Texas voters must A. Show a valid photo ID in order to cast a ballot B. Register and vote by mail C. Pay an annual poll tax D. Perform Community service in order to vote

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A. Show A Valid Photo ID In Order To Cast A Ballot

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Compared To The Rest Of The Country Voter Turnout In Texas Is ? A. Higher than the national average B. About the same as the national average C. Lower than the national average D. Not calculated

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C. Lower than the national average

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The Texas Legislature is , meaning that it is composed of two chambers A. Unicameral B. bicameral C. Bilateral D. unitary

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B.Bicameral

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When the media help keep public officials honest by asking hard questions and looking into suspicious actions they are engaging in A. Attack journalism B. Investigative journalism C. Yellow journalism D. Sensationalistic journalism

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B. Investigative journalism

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Texas newspaper have generally supported A.conservative political candidates B.investigative journalism C.yellow journalism D.sensational journalism

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B.investigative journalism

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Manipulating legislative district lines to favor a political party or group is referred to as ? A. Grandfathering B. Gerrymandering C. Cracking and packing D. Carpetbagging

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B. Gerrymandering

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A Lobbyist Is An Individual Who ? A. Works to get a candidate elected to office B. Sits on a congressional committee C. Attempts to influence the decision making of law makers D. Issues rulings on major court cases

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C. Attempts to influence the decision making of law makers

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When reporting is done in a combative style that feature opposition it is referred to as ? A. Objective journalism B. Adversarial journalism C. Yellow journalism D. Professional journalism

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B. Adversarial Journalism

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The Texas Tea Party Is ? A. A powerful faction within the Texas Republican Party B. A political party that formed to challenge both the Republican and democratic parties C. An interest group that promotes the interests of tea grower and distributors D. A minor faction within the Texas Democratic Party

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A. A powerful faction within the Texas Republican Party

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When critics of the media complain about "horse-race journalism", they are pointing to the fact that a.media outlets are obsessed with getting to good stories faster than their competitors the media B.the media tend to ignore campaigns in favor of covering horse-races. c.the media tend to focus more on who is winning an election than on the issues that matter. reporters tend to follow candidates to social events like horse-races. d.reporters tend to follow candidates to social events like horse-races.

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c.the media tend to focus more on who is winning an election than on the issues that matter.

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Which of the following is true of members of the Texas House of Representatives? a. They serve terms of four years and are limited to 3 terms. b.They serve terms of four years with no term limits. c.They serve terms of two years and are limited to 3 terms. d.They serve terms of two year terms with no term limits.

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d.They serve terms of two year terms with no term limits.

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A senator can attempt to delay or impede a bill's passage by speaking on the floor as long as physically possible,which is called? a.filibustering b.gerrymandering c.invoking cloture. d.senatorial privilege.

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a.filibustering

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The Texas House of Representatives consists of 150 members. a.31 b.55 c.150 d.400

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c.150

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The lieutenant governor also functions as the state's a.Speaker of the House. b.adjutant general. c.president of the Senate. d.attorney general.

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c.president of the Senate.

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Literacy test were implement to ensure a. b. c d.

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B.Minorities could not vote

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The term "Yellow Journalism" referred to a.journalism based on sensational and exaggeration. b.reporting that is objective,neutral and accurate. c.reporting featuring opposition and a combative style. d.cowardly reporting.

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A. journalism based on sensationalism and exaggeraation

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Typically, in order to get people to the polls,which of the following is generally employed? a.Mail-outs,telephone calls,door-to-door solicitation, and transportation to the polls b. Bribes of money and promises of a job if one votes for a specific candidate c.Providing free signs and food to potential voters d.Calling mass meeting and demonstrating against opponents

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A.mail-outs,telephone callas,door-to-door solicitations,and transportation to the poll

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Texas Legislature annual salary is a.$9,700 b.$7,200 c.$4,000 d.$8,000

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B.7,200

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The principal purpose of political party activity is to a. achieve changes through the constitutional amendment process. b. gain control of government by winning elections and thus achieve party goals. c.influence public officials who are already in office to respond to the party's goals. d. obtain favorable treatment for party members in governmental activities.

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B. gain control of government by winning elections and thus achieve party goals

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The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibited the states from denying the vote due to race was the a.Thirteenth Amendment b.Fifteenth Amendment c. Nineteenth Amendment d.Twenty-Sixth Amendment

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B.Fifteenth Amendment

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Which of the following is not listed in the Texas Constitution as a qualification for membership in the Texas a.U.S. citizenship b.Residency in the district c. College degree d.Voter qualification

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C.College Degree

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The practice of many Texans of voting in the Democratic primary and then voting Republican at the general election is called a.raiding. b. crossover voting c. swing voting d. carpetbagging

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B.Crossover Voting

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Most voters in Texas learn about candidates for office through a.Twitter. b.television ads c. newspaper ads d. debates

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B.television ads

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According to studies, negative commercials a.are generally not aired by the networks. b.draw voter preference away from the candidate being attacked. c. result in a decrease of support for the candidate being attacked

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B. Draw voter preference away from the candidate being attacked

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An example of a labor organization that is active in Texas is the a.Communication workers of america b.League of United Latin American Citizens c.Texas independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association d.Texas Health Care Association.

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A.Communication Workers of America

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Which of the following techniques do interest groups use to influence policy decisions? a.Lobbying b.Campaign financing c.Providing favors and gifts d.All of these choices are techniques used by interest groups

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D.All of these choices are techniques used by interest groups

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About how many registered lobbyists are there in Texas? a. 17 b.5800 c.1800 d.8,000

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C.1800

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The ability of almost all citizens 18 years of age older to vote is referred to as a.due process of law. b.popular sovereignty c.selective franchise d.universal suffrage

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D.Universal suffage

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Websites and computers applications that allow users to create online communities and engage in social networking are known as a.electronic media. b.mainstream media. c.social media. d.print media.

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C.Social media

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Which of the following interest groups would be an example of a professional group in Texas? a.Teamsters b.National rifle Association c.Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants d.League of United Latin American Citizens

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C. Texas Society of Certified public Accounts

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Normally,the first primary election in Texas is held on the a.second Saturday in may of even-numbered years. b.fourth Saturday in July of even-numbered years. c. second Tuesday in April of even-numbered years. d.first Tuesday in March of even-numbered years.

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D. First Tuesday in March of even numbers years

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Preparing the official ballot for general elections is done by the county a.clerk or elections administrator. b.sheriff or constable. c.elections board. d.commissioners court.

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A.Clerk or elections administration

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Of the various socioeconomic factors the influence voter turnout, which is considered the strongest? a.Gender b.Religion c.Party affiliation d.educations

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D. Educations

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The principal political activity of most Texans consists of a.voting in elections b.calling their elected officials. c. writing letters to elected officials. d.going to Talk Radio to complain.

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A. Voting in elections

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House rules prohibit ghost voting,a practice which involves representatives a. scaring another representative into voting their way. b.pressing the voting button for another representative. c.having a senator vote for them. d.not voting when present in the chamber.

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B. Pressing the Vote Button for Another Representives

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Representatives occasionally engage in lengthy debates on bills, including bills that they do not oppose. This delaying action is called a. a filibuster. b. cloture. c. clubbing. d.politics as usual.

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C.Chubbing

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