Law and Politics

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Women gained the right to vote in Texas in 1896, well before the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. ... Started by jeatrice	1 Replies 178 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cassie_ragen
Texas employed the white primary to increase the importance of African Americans in the Republican ... Started by cool	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dominiqueenicolee
Unlike candidates for federal offices, candidates for state offices do not have to file finance ... Started by joe	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Silverbeard98
Advertising that is purchased by the candidate is often referred to as the controlled media. ... Started by tth	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by wuly
The numbers of Hispanics, African Americans, and women elected to public office in Texas have ... Started by Collmarie	3 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by gcook
What are primary elections and how do they operate in Texas to nominate candidates of the major ... Started by jilianpiloj	1 Replies 78 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mcabuhat
What is the role of political action committees and fat cats in funding political campaigns in ... Started by corkyiscool3328	1 Replies 115 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kedrick2014
Describe the technological changes in political campaigns over the past two decades, and discuss the ... Started by mwit1967	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ryhom
What is meant by controlled media and uncontrolled media, and how do candidates attempt to utilize ... Started by lindiwe	1 Replies 195 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by raenoj
Discuss the rapid increase in campaign costs in Texas, and describe the implications of the high ... Started by EAugust	1 Replies 65 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Laurenleakan
The media have become a major institution linking governments to __________. a. their political ... Started by Chelseaamend	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by rnehls
In some cases in which the public interest is aroused, many experts extend the agenda-setting role ... Started by P68T	1 Replies 69 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by stillxalice
Through the choice of which events and issues to cover, the media __________. a. undermine ... Started by bclement10	3 Replies 161 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mjenn52
The Open Meetings and Public Information Acts __________. a. allow reporters to watch over many ... Started by imanialler	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by triiciiaa
Campaign strategy for most major candidates includes scheduling daily appearances such as visiting a ... Started by lidoalex	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by enass
Which of the following is NOT a significant component of the Texan Creed? A. Individualism and ... Started by sdfghj	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Sweetkitty24130
Which of the following is an example of a feel-good advertisement spot put out by a campaign? a. ... Started by HudsonKB16	1 Replies 43 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by juliaf
Which group reported the lowest per capita and household incomes in 2008? A. Anglos B. Hispanics ... Started by nelaaney	1 Replies 65 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by laurnthompson
Which of the following statements does NOT describe the current economy of Texas? A. It is highly ... Started by serike	1 Replies 58 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by chjcharjto14
Why did very few ads for the presidential candidates in the 2012 election air in Texas? a. ... Started by mynx	1 Replies 151 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Joy Chen
Seemingly, the most significant deterrent to welfare reform in Texas is A. the general ... Started by jman1234	3 Replies 101 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jaygar71
Negative television ads __________. a. are rarely used in contemporary political campaigns b. ... Started by leo leo	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bookworm410
Since the 1970s, major newspapers in Texas have __________. a. become far more supportive of the ... Started by 123654777	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by at
How has the consumption of news changed since 1990? a. The percentage of Americans reading ... Started by anjilletteb	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by CharlieArnold
How can national ownership of newspapers offer greater independence to Texas newspapers? a. ... Started by olgavictoria	1 Replies 297 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by potomatos