Govt 2306 Pre Test

1.)  The Texas Constitution of 1876 reflects a

• a. Distrust of politicians and political power.
• b. Faith in the ability of political institutions to create good public policy.
• c. Desire to use public institutions to boost the state’s economic infrastructure. government.
• d. Belief that a dominant political class is best selected to run the government.

One of the most powerful tools by which the federal government has attempted to get the states to act in ways that are desired by the federal government is by_________.

• Providing grants-in-aid.
• Requiring licensing.
• Granting home rule.
• Defending states’ rights.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution stated that the powers not delegated to the national government or prohibited to the states were “reserved to the states”?

• 1st
• 5th
• 10th
• 26th

In Texas, the House can impeach the Governor, this is an example of

• Division of labor.
• Checks and balances.
• Separation of powers.
• Federalism.

There are _____members of the Texas Senate, and state senators serve a____year term.

• 31; 4.
• 100; 6.
• 150; 2
• 435; 2.

The agenda for a special session of the Texas legislature is set by the _____________.

• Lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House
• Governor
• Texas Supreme Court
• Chair of the Joint Committee on Special Sessions

Providing a label that helps voters identify those seeking office is an important function of_______

• The state.
• Political parties.
• Interest groups.
• The media.

What is the purpose of a primary election?

• To select a party’s candidate for the general election
• To select a party’s delegates for the state convention
• To select the party’s delegates for the precinct convention
• To elect candidates directly to office

An election system in which candidates run without party labels is known as which of the following?

• Merit selection.
• Non-partisan election.
• An at-large election
• Straight-ticket voting

Women’s right to vote was secured in all states as a result of the passage of the__________.

• Voting Rights Act of 1965
• 15th
• 19th
• U.S. Supreme Court decision Newberry v. United States.