Texas Government Final Exam
What challenge is expected with Texas experiencing the fastest population growth of all the
large states in the U.S.? - ANS Infrastructure issues such as congested roads
Which is the fastest growing demographic group, projected to become the plurality in Texas? -
ANS Hispanics
According to Daniel Elazar, what type of political culture does Texas have? - ANS Traditional
and Individualistic political cultures
When was the current Texas Constitution adopted? - ANS 1876
After the last election held on November 3, 2021, the Texas constitution has been amended how
many times? - ANS 517 times
Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from
exercising the core functions of another - ANS separation of powers
How is the Texas constitution periodically updated? - ANS Constitutional amendments
a national government and the state governments share power - ANS federal system
all power lies with the national government - ANS unitary system
the vast majority of power rests with the states - ANS confederation
What is the supremacy clause? - ANS It establishes that the federal constitution, and federal
law generally, take precedence over state laws, even state constitutions
Explain the 10th Amendment in the U.S. Constitution and the reserve clause. - ANS This
amendment was included in the bill of rights to further define the balance of power between the
federal government and the states
What is the purpose of registering to vote? - ANS Pre-identification of eligibility, integrity control,
production of identity documents, planning for polling, non electoral purposes ( jury lists )
What criteria must you meet to be eligible to vote in Texas? - ANS Us citizen, a resident of the
county in which you intend to vote, at least 18, not convicted of a felony, not declared mentally
incompetent by law, be registered 30 days before election
, What is a public opinion poll and who might benefit from using one? - ANS When the
government takes surveys of smaller groups of people asking about their opinion on a current
event, the government then uses the information gathered.
a city divided into 4 geographic areas that each elect one person to the city council. - ANS
Single member district
voters of the entire city elect all members of the city council. - ANS At large districting systems
What is a party platform? - ANS A list of values, beliefs, and policy issues that are endorsed
and supported by a political party.
any formal organization of individuals or groups that seeks to influence the government to
promote their common cause. - ANS Interests' groups
organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a particular country's elections - ANS
Political parties
held in November of even numbered years, voters choose from candidates among the
democratic, republican, and libertarian parties - ANS General elections
an election in which any registered voter can vote in an election where a party is choosing their
nominee - ANS Open primary
held in the spring of even numbered years - ANS Primary Elections
when a second election must be held because the first election did not reach the necessary
threshold of votes needed for a candidate to win - ANS Run off elections
process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census - ANS
Reapportionment
process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power -
ANS Gerrymandering
districts redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population - ANS redistricting
Which political party dominates statewide elected offices and the state legislature today? - ANS
Republican
Individual business and organizations representing many businesses that often advocate on
behalf of their own interest - ANS Business interest groups
like labor unions, groups that advocate for their members - ANS private interest groups
What challenge is expected with Texas experiencing the fastest population growth of all the
large states in the U.S.? - ANS Infrastructure issues such as congested roads
Which is the fastest growing demographic group, projected to become the plurality in Texas? -
ANS Hispanics
According to Daniel Elazar, what type of political culture does Texas have? - ANS Traditional
and Individualistic political cultures
When was the current Texas Constitution adopted? - ANS 1876
After the last election held on November 3, 2021, the Texas constitution has been amended how
many times? - ANS 517 times
Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from
exercising the core functions of another - ANS separation of powers
How is the Texas constitution periodically updated? - ANS Constitutional amendments
a national government and the state governments share power - ANS federal system
all power lies with the national government - ANS unitary system
the vast majority of power rests with the states - ANS confederation
What is the supremacy clause? - ANS It establishes that the federal constitution, and federal
law generally, take precedence over state laws, even state constitutions
Explain the 10th Amendment in the U.S. Constitution and the reserve clause. - ANS This
amendment was included in the bill of rights to further define the balance of power between the
federal government and the states
What is the purpose of registering to vote? - ANS Pre-identification of eligibility, integrity control,
production of identity documents, planning for polling, non electoral purposes ( jury lists )
What criteria must you meet to be eligible to vote in Texas? - ANS Us citizen, a resident of the
county in which you intend to vote, at least 18, not convicted of a felony, not declared mentally
incompetent by law, be registered 30 days before election
, What is a public opinion poll and who might benefit from using one? - ANS When the
government takes surveys of smaller groups of people asking about their opinion on a current
event, the government then uses the information gathered.
a city divided into 4 geographic areas that each elect one person to the city council. - ANS
Single member district
voters of the entire city elect all members of the city council. - ANS At large districting systems
What is a party platform? - ANS A list of values, beliefs, and policy issues that are endorsed
and supported by a political party.
any formal organization of individuals or groups that seeks to influence the government to
promote their common cause. - ANS Interests' groups
organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a particular country's elections - ANS
Political parties
held in November of even numbered years, voters choose from candidates among the
democratic, republican, and libertarian parties - ANS General elections
an election in which any registered voter can vote in an election where a party is choosing their
nominee - ANS Open primary
held in the spring of even numbered years - ANS Primary Elections
when a second election must be held because the first election did not reach the necessary
threshold of votes needed for a candidate to win - ANS Run off elections
process of reassigning representation based on population, after every census - ANS
Reapportionment
process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power -
ANS Gerrymandering
districts redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population - ANS redistricting
Which political party dominates statewide elected offices and the state legislature today? - ANS
Republican
Individual business and organizations representing many businesses that often advocate on
behalf of their own interest - ANS Business interest groups
like labor unions, groups that advocate for their members - ANS private interest groups
