STUDYBLUE Flashcards Exam 1 http www studyblue com flashcard view 7862156 27 Moralistic Politicians serve their community as a civil duty Not in politics for the drama Usually tend to be more lenient on registration laws 33 Opened primaries Do not have to register as a Republican or Democrat But can t vote in other parties run o 26 What impacts state government Culture Economy Geography People 23 Elections in a 1 party state One party controls the whole election process 24 Incumbent When a candidate has a lot of success and has already proven themselves 29 Traditionalistic Elite class citizens don t matter want to maintain the status quo Law to promote traditional religious values 34 Closed Primaries Register as a party member can only vote in your parties primary 46 Size of Texas economy by gross state product Ranked 3rd in the U S 14 Texas Grange Really influential Texas judges 49 General Revenue Sharing Help More 2013 STUDYBLUE INC Hide ads Pro 1 of 5 AIM HIGH 10 3 13 12 39 AM STUDYBLUE Flashcards Exam 1 http www studyblue com flashcard view 7862156 Gay Rights Democrats For Republicans Against 48 Concurrent Power Powers shared by the gov t and the state 28 Individualistic Focus on what is good for business Pro business laws lower business taxes right to work Politicians looking for advancements 21 U S v Texas 1966 Poll taxes are eliminated 32 Fletcher v Peck Brings judicial review to the State Level 36 Sanctuary Cities Democrats For Republicans against 45 Sam Houston s position on secession Argued against secession Thought that if Texas did separate from the Union It would fare better as an independent republic than as a member of the Confederacy 40 Bilingual Educaiton Democrats For Republicans Against 41 Private School Vouchers Democrats Against Republicans For 22 How to predict the outcome of an election Party ID Look what the house district is make up of Incumbency High rates of success candidates that have already proven themselves Help More 2013 STUDYBLUE INC Hide ads Pro 2 of 5 AIM HIGH 10 3 13 12 39 AM STUDYBLUE Flashcards Exam 1 http www studyblue com flashcard view 7862156 Eminent Domain Democrats For Republicans For 51 how to solve budget shorfall raise tax rate to increase revenue or cut spending by o ering lower benefits to citizens like older retirement age or reduce spending on national defense 1 Entitlement Programs Provide service by citizens If you meet standards you cannot be denied 19 Gitlow v New York Brings Bill of Rights to the State level and uses the 14th amendment 13 Grant in Aid Fed gibes states money for wale fare programs ect There is a formula to generate the amount given to each state 30 Because of Texas geography what are 3 industries that have flourished Oil Livestock Cotton 7 Amending the Constitution Law makers introduce constitution to the State House The legislature votes on it 2 3 majority vote in order to be ratified Only need a simple majority from voters 4 Rules for winning party primary elections You must have 5 of the votes If not you can petition but you have to have enough signatures to equal 1 of the initial votes 15 1 3 The percent of Texas budget funded by the federal government 35 Abortion Laws Democrats For Republicans Against Help More 2013 STUDYBLUE INC Hide ads Pro 3 of 5 AIM HIGH 10 3 13 12 39 AM STUDYBLUE Flashcards Exam 1 http www studyblue com flashcard view 7862156 Made adjustments to the abortion laws Undo Burden Case Says that you must wait 24 hours and have parental consent Must have a sonogram and must hear the heart beat Procedures are only allowed in Surgical facilities 25 What kind of people are more likely to vote Those who have a higher income and high education Older people 16 Defense of Marriage Act States not required to recognize same sex marriages from other states The law was passed by Clinton 47 Reserved Power State government 10th amendment 11 E ects of holding simultaneous state and national elections Candidates will ride the Coat tails similar unknown candidates go o bigger more known ones 44 Gun Laws Democrats Against Republicans For 20 Privileges and Immunities Citizen visitors from other states have to be given the same rights and protection as that states citizens 18 1876 Texas Constitution 2 year government terms Texas grange really influential elected judges plural exec Bi annual sessions 8 Gonzales v Oregon Death with Dignity 15 day waiting period Die by lethal injection 9 Party Column Ballot You can vote by party For example all the democrats in one column all the republicans in one etc 50 Federal Mandate A requirement the federal government imposes as a condition for receiving federal funds 17 Help More 2013 STUDYBLUE INC Hide ads Pro 4 of 5 AIM HIGH 10 3 13 12 39 AM STUDYBLUE Flashcards Exam 1 http www studyblue com flashcard view 7862156 5 Radical Republicans in Washington after Civil War Their most important measures were contained in the Reconstruction Acts which placed the Southern states under military government and required universal manhood su rage 43 Voter ID Laws Democrats Against Republicans For 31 E J Davis Texas republican but fought for the union Many Texans disliked him and he did not last long Texas when into debt cause public spending increase and property tax decrease during his term 10 O ice Block Ballot Each position is listed and the democrat and republican nominee are listed under it There is a place at the top where you can vote by party 2 Motor Voter Laws Started in 93 When you get license you re o ered to register to vote 6 Party History Texas began with democrats The democrats be came conservative democrats They were not liberal at all The democrats in Texas are less liberal then most 12 Block Grants Fed gives state a block of money and designates it to a certain area then states decide where to use the money 38 Religion in Schools Democrats Against Republicans For Help More 2013 STUDYBLUE INC Hide ads Pro 5 of 5 AIM HIGH 10 3 13 12 39 AM