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The AFL-CIO is the country’s	predominant labor union organization
When an interest group allows people to feel satisfaction for taking action on their beliefs or principles, it is providing ________ incentives.	purposive
The text points out that the nature and inner workings of today’s interest groups in the U.S. reflect	both elitist and pluralist theory.
The techniques used by interest groups can be divided into which two categories?	direct and indirect
The U.S. Constitution BLANK interest groups.	protects
Which of the following is an example of an interest group formed as a result of a social movement?	the National Organization for Women
What is meant by the “winner-take-all” principle?	The candidate with the most votes, not necessarily the majority, wins.
In the early twentieth century, BLANK was almost universal, though the situation is very different in today’s politics.	straight-ticket voting
The “party organization” is essentially	the leaders and staff who keep the party functioning.
What must a person do in order to join a major political party?	nothing
Which of the following are core constituents of the Republican Party?	businesspeople as well as rural residents
In the 2008 election, Barack Obama	received almost 53 percent of the popular vote.
The close interaction among legislators, lobbyists, and bureaucrats which benefits their respective interests is called	an iron triangle.
The ratio of legislators to lobbyists is currently about	1:9.
When individuals join with others in an organizational structure in order to express their preferences to government, they act as a(n)	interest group.
When a public official makes a decision that results in a personal economic benefit to himself, it is called a	conflict of interest.
A direct method of influencing public policy would be	lobbying public officials.
In general, which would not be a reason for joining an interest group?	Paying lower taxes
The first major step in rejuvenating the Republican Party in Texas was the election of	John Tower.
In presidential election years, which does not occur at the state convention?	Selection of a vice presidential candidate
The process of voters changing their allegiance from one party to another is called	re-alignment.
Under the Republic of Texas, political divisions were usually oriented around the	person of Sam Houston.
How are the Democratic “pledged” caucus-chosen delegates assigned?	By those who attend the precinct convention
The national Democratic Party ticket has been supported in Texas mostly by	liberal Democrats.
Democratic Party delegates chosen by high-ranking party officials to attend their national party convention are called	superdelegates.
The Hatch Act of 1939 is best known for	restricting the political activities of civil servants.
When people vote for president, they are actually voting for BLANK, who then cast their ballots.	electors
Until the late 1960s, the presidential primary was	a beauty contest with results that had little meaning.
Today’s media is important not only in revealing what the government is doing, but also in determining what the government ought do. What concept does this demonstrate?	public agenda
What term refers to the percentage of eligible voters who actually show up at the polls on voting day?	voter turnout
The organizations called “527s” are independent fundraising groups that	focus on voter registration and issue ads.
“Frontloading” is based on the belief that BLANK have a greater effect on the nomination than others.	primaries held in the early part of the campaign
People who choose to run for political office can be divided into two groups	self-starters and those who are recruited.
“Soft money,” by definition, refers to campaign funds that are	unregulated by law.
In the U.S., individuals become official candidates for major offices through the process of	nomination.
What is held, usually on the first Tuesday in November, to determine who will fill various government positions?	general election
What is the ultimate goal of all political campaigns?	to convince voters to choose candidates
Which of the following is responsible for conducting general elections in Texas?	Various county-level officials.
Contributions that do not fall under federal rules are called	soft money funds.
In the U.S., citizens in the eighteen to twenty year old group	are less likely to vote than other age groupings.
Which statement regarding absentee and early voting in Texas is true?	When voting early there are more days on which to cast one's vote.
Large state-wide campaigns require "big money" funding from	corporate & professional organizations.
In 1944, the U.S. Supreme Court increased African-American opportunities to vote by striking down the use of the	white primary.
Which of the following would not explain low voter turnout in Texas?	Low population.
Under Texas law, losing candidates may request and obtain a vote recount if	they are willing to pay for it.
Texas started using the direct primary system in which of the following years?	1906.
Compared to the national average, voter turnout in Texas over the last 30 years has been	slightly lower.
The total number of persons living in Texas who are at least 18 years old, regardless of citizenship are called the	voting-age population.
An intra-party method in which voters help select their party's candidates for the next general election is referred to as the	direct primary.
Which of the following is true under Texas campaign finance laws?	A campaign treasurer must be appointed.
The title "Sheep and Wool Capital of the World" is claimed by the city of	San Angelo.
In Texas, the election of 1874 ushered in an era of:	one-party dominance.
The annexation of Texas was delayed by what controversy?	The issue of slavery
Texas voters who supported Democrats for state office and Republicans for the U.S. presidency were known as	Shivercrats.
With the 1869 constitution, political power in Texas was centralized in the hands of the	governor.
Following the Civil War, radical Republicans in Congress were angered by the Texas legislature's enactment of	black codes.
Banking and commercial interests of national importance in Texas are concentrated around which metroplex area?	Dallas-Ft.Worth.
Following World War I, Texas saw the accomplishment of all the following, except the	adoption of a new state constitution.
Texas’s political culture can be described as	a result of various ethnic and cultural groups that settled the area.
A major issue for the Shivercrats was the	Gulf tidelands question.
Which of the following statements is false regarding the 1876 Texas Constitution?	It created a strong and active legislature.
The North American Free Trade Agreement had the biggest impact on which Texas regions?	South Texas and Southwest Texas.
In Texas, a legislative session scheduled by the constitution is referred to as	a regular session.
As a result of the BLANK, many former confederates were barred from participating in politics.	Ironclad Oath
The executive branch is provided for in which article of the Texas Constitution?	Article 4.
Details in a state's constitution which are narrow and very specific are called	statute like.
The Texas constitution of 1866 was rejected by Congress for all the following reasons, except that it did not	place a prohibition on the sale of alcohol.
The Texas constitution of 1836 established which system of government?	Unitary
Which of the following is not provided for in the current Texas constitution?	unicameral legislature.
Compared to other state constitutions in the U.S., the Texas constitution	has considerably more amendments than the average.
Constitutional amendments in Texas are ratified by	a simple majority of the voters.
Limited purpose governments that provide services not provided by counties and cities are referred to as	special districts.
A constitutional provision prohibits the Texas legislature from appropriating more funds than those available, as certified by the state's	comptroller.
Which article of the Texas constitution deals with suffrage requirements?	Article 6.
Which of the following statements about the Texas judiciary is true?	It is fragmented by number and variety
Local units of government in Texas which provide single services not provided by general government are known as	special districts.
Which of the following governments in Texas does not rely heavily on a property tax?	Dependent agencies
State limits to home rule would include all the following except the	writing of city ordinances.
The person responsible for prosecution of felony criminal cases in the county is the	district attorney.
The number of unincorporated municipalities in Texas with no city government is about	5,000.
Voters in Texas may limit a property tax increase to 8% under a	roll back election.
Cities wishing to annex a territory must to do all the following except	conduct an election to approve the annexation.
The budget for the county jail and the sheriff’s staff is determined by the	commissioners court.
Within their extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) Texas cities may	enforce city building and zoning codes.
County governments in Texas perform all the following functions except	enact laws to regulate businesses.
Which is not a function of councils of government?	Tax collection
Texas cities may raise the sales tax for economic development under a	development corporation act.
The chief record-keeper and election officer for the county is the county	clerk.
A system which only allows voters to vote for a candidate from their area of the city is called	a single-member district system.
The form of city government in which council members are also the executive department heads is the	commission system.
Home rule cities may allow their residents the right to express their will by all the following methods except the	annexation.
In the council-manager form of government, the primary job of the mayor is to	preside over council meetings.
The most numerous form of local governmental in Texas and the U.S. is	special district.
According to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, which unit of local government collects the most revenue from property taxes?	School districts
Which of the following is not an elected county position?	Auditor
Which of the following would not be an example of a general-purpose government?	Killeen School District
A voluntary organization of local governments, representing 24 Texas regions, that seeks to coordinate responses to regional issues is the	Council of Governments.
Most city managers in Texas are	appointed by the city council.
In order for a city to have home rule, it must have a population of over	5000.
Texas home rule cities have the ability to do all the following except	reduce the state sales tax rate.

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