Texas Government Module 2 Exam

In ________________________ (1958), the U.S. Supreme Court recognized the right of association as part of the right of assembly guaranteed by the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution.

What is the principal political activity of most Texans?

• Voting in Elections

• Calling their elected officials

• Writing letters to elected officials

• Posting negative comments on social media

An organization with the purpose of controlling government by recruiting, nominating, and electing candidates to public office.

• Party Identification

• Interest Group

• Political Party

• Political Ideology

___________________ can be defined as a collection of beliefs about the appropriate order of society and how to achieve it.

___________ occurs when there is a major change in the support of political parties while ____________ occurs when citizens have no allegiance to a political party and become independent voters.

Political alliances during the Republic of Texas were established along

• Fraternities

• Personalities

• Institutions

• Organizatioins

List a reason why fewer women than men seek elected office?

How many electoral votes did Texas cast in the 2020 presidential election?

According to a recent change in the law of Texas, voters must do which of the following before voting?

• Pay an annual poll tax

• Pass a reading test about the Texas Constitution

• Show a valid photo ID

• Show a credit card with their name

How much of the popular vote must a candidate receive in order to obtain a PRIMARY nomination in Texas?

• A plurality

• An absolute majority

• 60 percent

• a two-thirds majority