Texas Government
What is the maximum contribution you can receive as a candidate for a legislative seat in
Texas? - ANS There are very few contribution limits.
With which entity must Texas candidates file campaign finance reports? - ANS The Texas
Ethics Commission
Candidates can use their campaign funds for any purpose, once they have received them, true
or false? - ANS FALSE
Which of the following is required by law before a candidate holds fundraising events for their
campaign for office in Texas? Select all that apply. - ANS They must appoint a campaign
treasurer.
They must file documentation with the appropriate filing authority.
Texas is known as a blue state. True or false? - ANS False
Which is a feature of bipartisanship in the Texas legislature? - ANS Leadership from either
party has appointed members of the other party to chair committees.
Which of the following is currently the majority party in Texas? - ANS The Republican Party
Which of the following is an example of how a third party might influence politics in Texas? -
ANS Siphoning off enough votes to sway the election toward one candidate
To register to vote you must: - ANS Be registered 30 days prior to an election to be eligible to
vote in texas
Historical Legal barriers - ANS White Primary
Demographic Factors - ANS Texas's large population of young and minority voters explain the
lower voter turnout among texans.
Political culture - ANS Strong connections to the traditional south strongly and contribute to the
political culture in texas and minimize the value of political participation
Voter participation - ANS Identification with a major political party makes a person more likely to
vote.
What is the maximum contribution you can receive as a candidate for a legislative seat in
Texas? - ANS There are very few contribution limits.
With which entity must Texas candidates file campaign finance reports? - ANS The Texas
Ethics Commission
Candidates can use their campaign funds for any purpose, once they have received them, true
or false? - ANS FALSE
Which of the following is required by law before a candidate holds fundraising events for their
campaign for office in Texas? Select all that apply. - ANS They must appoint a campaign
treasurer.
They must file documentation with the appropriate filing authority.
Texas is known as a blue state. True or false? - ANS False
Which is a feature of bipartisanship in the Texas legislature? - ANS Leadership from either
party has appointed members of the other party to chair committees.
Which of the following is currently the majority party in Texas? - ANS The Republican Party
Which of the following is an example of how a third party might influence politics in Texas? -
ANS Siphoning off enough votes to sway the election toward one candidate
To register to vote you must: - ANS Be registered 30 days prior to an election to be eligible to
vote in texas
Historical Legal barriers - ANS White Primary
Demographic Factors - ANS Texas's large population of young and minority voters explain the
lower voter turnout among texans.
Political culture - ANS Strong connections to the traditional south strongly and contribute to the
political culture in texas and minimize the value of political participation
Voter participation - ANS Identification with a major political party makes a person more likely to
vote.
