Law and Politics

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What percentage of Texas's African American citizens say that they are Democrats, according to the ... Started by strangeaffliction	1 Replies 111 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by C.mcnichol98
Prior to 1990, how many women had been elected to statewide office in Texas? A) None B) 4 C) ... Started by j.rubin	1 Replies 182 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ErinKing
The first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city was A) Annise Parker, sworn in as mayor of ... Started by mpobi80	1 Replies 242 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cascooper22
The increased presence of women in policymaking positions has resulted in such changes as A) ... Started by JGIBBSON	3 Replies 107 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by AngeliqueG
Which of the following is NOT a reason that fewer women than men seek elected office? A) Women ... Started by altibaby	1 Replies 98 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amy.lauersdorf90
The principal political activity of most Texans consists of A) voting in elections. B) calling ... Started by NguyenJ	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cswans24
The ability of almost all citizens 18 years of age and older to vote is referred to as A) due ... Started by hubes95	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amynguyen1221
Which amendments to the U.S. Constitution were intended to prevent denial of the right to vote based ... Started by karlynnae	1 Replies 181 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by tuate
Which U.S. amendment prevents states from requiring payment of a poll tax as a condition for voting? ... Started by ereecah	1 Replies 60 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by guyanai
Why was the white primary so effective at preventing minorities from exercising their right to vote? ... Started by nmorano1	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by leeeep
In the case of Smith v. Allwright, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the A) Plessey v. Ferguson ... Started by stevenposner	1 Replies 99 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dawsa925
Literacy tests were implemented to ensure A) voters cast an informed ballot. B) minorities ... Started by notis	3 Replies 110 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by miss.ashley
In the U.S. Supreme Court case of Guinn v. United States (1915), the court ruled that A) poll ... Started by Coya19@aol.com	1 Replies 167 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by micaelaswann
Which of the following was NOT a device used in Texas to prevent many lower-income persons and ... Started by sammy	1 Replies 122 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by prumorgan
Manipulating legislative district lines to favor a political party or group is referred to as A) ... Started by joe	1 Replies 132 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by fdliggud
An entire entity, such as a city, from which two or more representatives are elected is A) ... Started by hubes95	1 Replies 44 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by asdfghjkl;
Which of the following are NOT now required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its subsequent ... Started by fahad	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by recede
As a result of the Shelby County v. Holder case, the state of Texas A) may once again institute a ... Started by jasdeep_brar	1 Replies 91 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jsherida
The primary purpose of the National Voter Registration Act (motor-voter law) was to A) permit ... Started by justinmsk	1 Replies 112 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by alexanderhamilton
Which of the following accurately describes trends in suffrage in the United States? A) Voting ... Started by ishan	3 Replies 267 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by juwms
Compared to the rest of the country, voter turnout in Texas is A) higher than the national ... Started by appyboo	1 Replies 105 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jliusyl
Low voter turnout in Texas is attributed to all of the following, EXCEPT A) voter fatigue from ... Started by nummyann	1 Replies 181 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by srodz
Of the various socioeconomic factors that influence voter turnout, which is considered the ... Started by Tazate	1 Replies 123 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by anyusername12131
Among the key factors that most affect voter turnout are A) credit history and available credit. ... Started by Yolanda	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Galvarado142
In order to be qualified to vote in Texas, one must meet all of the following qualifications EXCEPT ... Started by rayancarla1	1 Replies 176 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ambernicolefink