POSI 2310 - Exam 4 Study Guide

What is Texas Political Culture and how does it affect views on government and politics?

• It is the individual opinions about politics.

• It is the collective attitudes about government and politics.

• It is the economic policies of the state.

• It is the historical events that shaped Texas.

What is public opinion according to the study guide?

• The opinions of political leaders.

• The aggregate of individual opinions on issues.

• The media's perspective on politics.

• The historical views of a state.

How are individual opinions connected to public opinion?

• Through media influence.

• Through socialization and the sum of individual opinions.

• Through political campaigns.

• Through economic policies.

What role do most Texans think ordinary citizens should play in politics?

• Extensive

• Limited

• None

• Dominant

Which of the following is a type of political participation in Texas?

• Engaging in collective bargaining

• Running for office

• Voting in other states

• Serving in the military

What are the demographics of Texas's population?

• Predominantly Caucasian

• Predominantly African American

• Majority minority population

• Predominantly Asian

Why is the growth of Texas's population significant in terms of the electoral college?

• It decreases the number of electors.

• It has no impact on the electoral college.

• It increases the number of electors and impacts presidential elections.

• It only affects local elections.

How are candidates selected for the general election in Texas if no candidate gets the majority in a primary?

• The candidate with the most votes wins.

• A runoff primary occurs.

• The election is canceled.

• The candidate with the least votes wins.

Who can join the political parties in Texas?

• Only registered voters.

• Only citizens over 30.

• Anybody.

• Only government officials.

Why is the political party system in Texas considered weak?

• There are only two parties.

• There are really 50 state party structures.

• There is no interest group influence.

• It is dominated by one party.