Mid-term Recap

What is gerrymandering?

• Gerrymandering is the practice of randomly assigning voters to districts.
• Gerrymandering refers to the process of counting votes after an election.
• Gerrymandering is a method of increasing voter turnout.
• Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to benefit a particular political party.

What is redistricting?

• Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries.
• Redistricting refers to the method of counting the population.
• Redistricting is the act of creating new political parties.
• Redistricting is the process of voting in elections.

What is a civic duty?

• A civic duty is a privilege granted only to certain citizens.
• A civic duty is a personal choice that has no impact on the community.
• A civic duty is a responsibility of a citizen to engage in activities that support the functioning of their community and government.
• A civic duty is a type of tax that citizens must pay.

What are your civic rights?

• Civic rights include the right to vote, free speech, assembly, due process, and equal protection under the law.
• The right to travel freely without any laws
• The right to privacy in all personal matters
• The right to own property without restrictions

Aria and David got married and bought a house together. What does community property mean in this context?

• Community property means that property acquired during marriage is jointly owned by both spouses.

• Community property indicates that property acquired before marriage is shared equally.

• Community property refers to property that is inherited by one spouse only.

• Community property means that property is owned solely by one spouse.

Who did poll taxes impact?

• Only government employees.
• Wealthy individuals and business owners.
• Low-income individuals and marginalized groups.
• Students and young professionals.

What are the three branches of government?

• Legislative, Administrative, Diplomatic
• Executive, Legislative, Military
• Judicial, Executive, Local
• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Who belongs to the executive branch in Texas?

• Speaker of the House
• Chief Justice
• State Senator
• Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller of Public Accounts, and department heads.

How many counties are in Texas?

• 254
• 250
• 300
• 200

During a history class, Mia and Ava learned about the KKK and the Knights of the White Camelia. These are an example of what?

• White supremacist organizations

• Political advocacy groups

• Community service groups

• Civil rights organizations