Poly Sci Module 3

According to Votetexas.org in the your rights section: as a registered voter

in Texas, you have to right to which of the following

• A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot.

• Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not

  understand the English language.

• File an administrative complaint with the Secretary of State concerning

  violations of federal and state voting procedures.

• All are correct

The Australian ballot was introduced to Texas in 1892, is cast in secret,

and is counted by the state.

• True

• False

Currently, only the and the Libertarian Party have earned

a place on the Texas ballot next to the two established parties.

• Green Party

• Brown Party

• Texas Independent Party

• National Socialist Party

The chief election officer of the state is the

• comptroller of public accounts.

• secretary of state.

• registrar of voters.

• speaker of the house.

To win the general election, a candidate must win with __________ of the votes.

• an absolute majority

• a simple majority

• a plurality

• two-thirds

Organizations that raise and then contribute money to political candidates are known as

• political caucuses.

• political parties.

• independent finance committees.

• political action committees.

To win a Texas primary election, a candidate must receive two-thirds of the vote.

• True

• False

Texas had the lowest voter turnout of any state from 2006 until 2018 in off-

year elections.

• True

• False

Political Participation in Texas includes all of the following with the

exception of:

• watching football on television.

• attending campaign rallies

• voting.

• donating money to political candidates.

Voter registration laws vary in every state.

• True

• False