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    A state might hold a primary instead of a caucus because a primary is ________.

    faster and has higher turnout

    Which of the following citizens is most likely to run for office?

    Jeffrey Lyons, a 40-year-old lawyer and father of one

    A referendum is not purely direct democracy because the ________.

    Government proposes something and the voters approve it.

    Susan is currently working two part-time jobs and is frustrated about the poor economy. On Election Day, she votes for every challenger on the ballot, because she feels the president and Congress are not doing enough to help her. What type of vote did she cast?

    Pocketbook

    Which factor is most likely to lead to the incumbency advantage for a candidate?

    gerrymandering of the candidate's district

    Why do Belgium, Turkey, and Australia have higher voter turnout rates than the United States?

    compulsory voting laws

    Which of the following is not a step in the initiative process?

    signature or veto by state governor

    Which of the following is a reason to make voter registration more difficult?

    decrease voter fraud

    Which of the following makes it easy for a citizen to register to vote?

    National Voter Registration Act

    Where and when do Electoral College electors vote?

    c. in their state capitol, in December

    In which type of election are you most likely to see coattail effects?

    a. presidential

    What unusual step did Oregon take to increase voter registration?

    a. The state automatically registers all citizens over eighteen to vote

    What characterizes those most likely to vote in the next election?

    a. over forty-five voters

    If you wanted to prove the United States is suffering from low voter turnout, a calculation based on which population would yield the lowest voter turnout rate?

    c. voter-age population

    Which level of party organization is most responsible for helping the party's nominee win the presidency?

    national

    Which of the following was not a third-party challenger?

    Whig Party

    Which supporter of federalism warned people about the dangers of political parties?

    George Washington

    In which type of electoral system do voters select the party of their choice rather than an individual candidate?

    proportional representation

    What party organization is most responsible for helping the party's nominee win the presidency?

    National

    Which of the following does not represent a major contributing factor in party realignment?

    b. changes in key issues

    Which political party dominated Texas during the Republic of Texas period?

    No political parties were present during this period.

    Which Texas third party formed as a response to "the cult of the confederacy"?

    Greenback Party

    Which is not a position in Texas party structure?

    District Chair

    The ___________ election decides who is elected to an office.

    General

    What level of government has the responsibility for conducting elections?

    Local

    What amendment to the US Constitution ended poll taxes that were being used in our states?

    24 Admendment

    Smith v. Allwright ended what practice in Texas?

    Only allowing whites to vote in party primaries.

    What distinction does William Clements hold?

    The first republican govoner elected after reconstruction in texas

    What type of primary is used when a voter must be registered with a party prior to voting in that party's election?

    Closed Primary

    John lived in Texas during the 1950s and voted for Allan Shivers for Governor and Dwight Eisenhower for President. By doing so, what type of voting did John participate in?

    Split Ticket

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