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waynest

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Which of the following factors may account for the relatively low level of political participation in Texas?
 
  a) Average personal income in Texas is higher than the national average.
  b) The age distribution in Texas is relatively younger than the national average.
  c) Levels of educational achievement in Texas are relatively greater than they are in other states.
  d) Political parties in Texas are relatively stronger organizationally than parties in other states.
  e) Texas has a relatively low percentage of recent immigrants to the state.

Question 2

Based on the factors listed in your text for low voter turnout, which of the following developments might lead to an increase in voter participation rates in Texas?
 
  a) a strengthening of the state's political parties
  b) a change in election laws to hold state elections more frequently
  c) an increase in immigration to the state
  d) lowering the voting age to 17 years of age
  e) reinstituting the poll tax


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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