Poly Sci Module 3

According to Votetexas.org in the your rights section: as a registered voter in Texas, you have right to which of the following

• File an administrative complaint with the Secretary of State concerning violations of federal and state voting procedures.

• Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand the English language.

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

• 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.

• Brown Party

• Green Party

• Texas Independent Party

• National Socialist Party

The chief election officer of the state is the

• registrar of voters.

• speaker of the house.

• secretary of state.

• comptroller of public accounts.

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

• a plurality
• two-thirds

• an absolute majority

• a simple majority

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

• political caucuses.

• political action committees.

• political parties.

• independent finance 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.

• False

• True

Political Participation in Texas includes all of the following with the exception of:

• donating money to political candidates.

• attending campaign rallies.

• watching football on television.

• voting.

Voter registration laws vary in every state.

• True

• False