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influence on government based on some combination of numbers of people; wealth, social norms; ideas; force and violence; and government actions is referred to as

political power

interest groups and political parties see citizens as

voting blocs

When poll taxes were legal in Texas, when did they have to be paid?

between October and January each year

In Texas, which of the following is required at least 30 days prior to an election?

registration

voter _______ legislation required voters to present government-issued picture identification when they go to vote

identification

Through the use of which two of the following powers can the people most effectively influence political change?

by challenging social norms

by modifying ideas

those who oppose voter ID laws believe that such laws

restrict the right to vote

Political ___ refers to taking part in activities that are related to governance

participation

in August 2015, a panel of three federal judges rejected a portion of Texas's is voter ID law as discriminatory, but the law was allowed to stay in place because it did not amount to ___

An unconstitutional poll tax

What stipulates that poll taxes are illegal?

a federal constitutional amendment

Which of the following are part of the voting process in Texas?

-identification to vote
-registration 30 days in advance of an election

Once a Texan obtains an application for voter registration, how may it be given to the registrar for processing?

by mail
presentation in person to the registrar

what is the result of having "deadwood" on voter registration lists?

distorted counts of registered voters

how do you calculate turnout using the voting-age population(VAP)?

The number of people casting votes divided by the number of residents 18 and older

what was the legal fate of Texas's voter ID law?

It went into effect after the Supreme Court declared section 4 of the voting rights act unconstitutional

voting-eligible population (VEP) formula differs from the voting-age population (VAP) formula by not counting which of the following groups?

-noncitizens
-convicted felons

In July 2016, the full federal appeals court ruled that Texas's voter ID law violated the ______.

Voting Rights Act

how many states have no voter registration whatsoever?

one

For the 2010 congressional and statewide races, where did Texas rank in voter turnout compared to the rest of the states?

50th

The names of individuals on a voting list who are registered at a certain address but no longer live there are called

deadwood

Using the VEP turnout rate, participation in recent presidential elections appears ______ previously determined using the VAP measure.

higher than

In Texas, turnout numbers for the presidential primary elections in 2020, ______.

Decrease partly due to COVID-19

In 2018, the federal Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that Texas's voter ID did not discriminate against African American and Latino voters. This decision was based partly on which of the following?

the newly provided options for a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and alternate IDs

The 2018 midterm elections saw the largest increase in voting turnout in US history

True

what happened after the US Supreme Court abolished poll tax in 1966?

Voter registration soared.

what happened when Texas switched to a permanent registration system?

Voter registration increased significantly.

what do political scientist prefer to use the voting-age population(VAP) to calculate voter turnout?

It makes it easier to compare states

In Smith v. Allwright, The US Supreme Court outlawed

white primary

Between the 2014 and 2018 elections the largest voting increase was among ______.

The young

select all of the following that help explain the low voter turnout in Texas.

political culture
role-played by social factors
Legacy of restricted access

After the 24th amendment to the U.S. constitution eliminated poll tax as a requirement in federal elections,

Texas still required it for voting in the state elections

requirements that voters on property were applied mostly to ______ Elections

Local

A(n) _______ Registration system is one that keeps its citizens on the voter registration list without requiring them to register every year

permanent

which of the following best describes the treatment of Hispanics in Texas during the Jim Crow era?

They experienced the same types of violence and segregation as Black Americans.

what was an outcome of the Supreme Court's 1935 ruling that held political parties were private organizations?

African-Americans were really barred from participating in democratic primary's in Texas

what year did taxes approve the 19th amendment to the constitution, which granted women the right to vote?

1919

Why are those with high socioeconomic status more likely to participate in elections?

They perceive themselves as having a high stake in election outcomes.
They are more aware of elections.

property ownership requirements for voting were applied particularly to _____ Elections, in which voters decide whether to fun building or renovation of schools.

bond

in what year did the US Supreme Court finally acknowledge that non-African-Americans were discriminated against under Jim Crow laws and that they were legally protected by the 14th amendment?

1954

what factors contribute to the fact that young voters are less likely to vote and become involved in politics?

- They don't feel like that have a stake in the outcome.
- They are busy with other interests.

What was the white primary?

a practice that excluded African Americans from the Democratic primary

according to US census data, both voter registration and turnout among Hispanic voters in the 2012 election were

significantly lower than among the non-Hispanic white population

what was the method through which women gain the right to vote in Texas?

The state legislator ratified the 19th amendment

from the following, select the states that do not restrict the voting rights of a convicted felon

Vermont and Maine

which of the following characteristics would be found in someone more likely to participate in the political process in Texas?

-high income
-well-educated

which of the following is a factor contributing to Texas's low voter turnout?

Lack of party competition

In what era were property ownership requirements finally eliminated in Texas?

1970s

in which of the following instances is voter turnout in Texas is likely to be highest?

November general election in a presidential year

which of the following issues have mobilized young voters to both vote and participate in other unconventional forms of political participation like protests and boycotts?

gun control
climate change
Immigration

voter turnout can be affected by the electorate's trust in the election process.

True

currently, non-Hispanic whites and blacks in Texas are voting at ______ hispanics

much higher rates than

satisfaction with the status pro quo is considered "rational" reason for not voting

true

according to the sentencing project, as of 2016 what percent of the voting age population in Texas could not vote because they were in eligible felons?

about 2 1/2%

which of the following is a common feature of the various forms of political participation?

having a goal of influencing governmental decisions

in the US presidential elections, Texas solidly votes for the _______ party candidate

Republican

Thanks to greater reliance on ___ for campaign fundraising, donating to a campaign has become one of the easiest ways to participate in politics

internet

under Texas law if all races are uncontested cities in school boards

can cancel the election

Low levels of voter turnout in Texas is ______.

caused by a combination of social, economic, and other factors

which of the following have been suggested as ways to increase voter turnout?

making voting easier
earlier voting opportunities
longer election

for many individual voters, the expressive value of voting does not outweigh the cost of participation

True

The most common form of political participation is

voting

In terms of political contributions to presidential candidates, Texas

ranks among the highest in the nation

which of the following factors contribute to the low levels of political participation in Texas?

its traditional political culture

Given the low probability that any individual will be a "pivotal" voter in a large-scale election, for many individual voters, voting is

irrational

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What method have all of the states used to try to improve voter turnout quizlet?

What method have all of the states used to try to improve voter turnout? Give voters the option to vote prior to election day via mail-in ballots.

How to increase voter turnout in Texas quizlet?

One thing that can be done to improve voter turnout is Election Day registration; in Texas you have to be registered 30 days prior to the election.

What are the three factors that have the most influence on voter turnout quizlet?

Education The more education a voter has, the more likely he or she will vote. Age Middle-aged citizens have the highest voting turnout of all age groups. Income The higher the person's income, the more regularly the person votes.

What affects voter turnout quizlet?

Many factors influence voter choice: When voters decide which candidate to support in an election, they are influenced by a number of factors: their own demographic characteristics, their political ideology and party identification, the characteristics of the candidate, and contemporary political issues.