27.MoralisticPoliticians serve their community as a civil duty. Not in politics for the drama. Usually tend to be more lenient on registrationlaws.33.Opened primariesDo not have to register as a Republican or Democrat. But can't vote in other parties run-off26.What impacts state government.CultureEconomyGeographyPeople23.Elections in a 1 party stateOne party controls the whole election process24.IncumbentWhen a candidate has a lot of success and has already proven themselves.29.TraditionalisticElite class, citizens don't matter, want to maintain the status quo. Law to promote traditional religious values34.Closed PrimariesRegister as a party member, can only vote in your parties primary46.Size of Texas economy by gross state productRanked 3rd in the U.S.14.Texas GrangeReally influential Texas judges.49.General Revenue SharingHide ads. Pro©2013 STUDYBLUE INC.AIM HIGH.MoreHelpSTUDYBLUE | Flashcards | Exam 1 http://www.studyblue.com/#flashcard/view/78621561 of 5 10/3/13 12:39 AMGay RightsDemocrats: ForRepublicans: Against48.Concurrent PowerPowers shared by the gov't and the state.28.IndividualisticFocus on what is good for business. Pro-business laws, lower business taxes, right to work. Politicians looking foradvancements.21.U.S. v Texas1966, Poll taxes are eliminated.32.Fletcher v. PeckBrings judicial review to the State Level36.Sanctuary CitiesDemocrats: ForRepublicans: against45.Sam Houston's position on secessionArgued against secession. Thought that if Texas did separate from the Union, It would fare better as an independent republicthan as a member of the Confederacy.40.Bilingual EducaitonDemocrats: ForRepublicans: Against41.Private School VouchersDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: For22.How to predict the outcome of an electionParty ID: Look what the house district is make up of.Incumbency: High rates of success, candidates that have already proven themselves.Hide ads. Pro©2013 STUDYBLUE INC.AIM HIGH.MoreHelpSTUDYBLUE | Flashcards | Exam 1 http://www.studyblue.com/#flashcard/view/78621562 of 5 10/3/13 12:39 AMEminent DomainDemocrats: ForRepublicans: For51.how to solve budget shorfallraise tax rate to increase revenue or cut spending by offering lower benefits to citizens like older retirement age or reducespending on national defense.1.Entitlement ProgramsProvide service by citizens. If you meet standards you cannot be denied.19.Gitlow v. New YorkBrings Bill of Rights to the State level and uses the 14th amendment13.Grant in AidFed 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?OilLivestockCotton7.Amending the ConstitutionLaw makers introduce constitution to the State House. The legislature votes on it. 2/3 majority vote in order to be ratified. Onlyneed a simple majority from voters.4.Rules for winning party primary electionsYou 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 LawsDemocrats: ForRepublicans: AgainstHide ads. Pro©2013 STUDYBLUE INC.AIM HIGH.MoreHelpSTUDYBLUE | Flashcards | Exam 1 http://www.studyblue.com/#flashcard/view/78621563 of 5 10/3/13 12:39 AMMade adjustments to the abortion laws. "Undo Burden Case" Says that you must wait 24 hours and have parental consent. Musthave a sonogram and must hear the heart beat. Procedures are only allowed in Surgical facilities25.What kind of people are more likely to vote?Those who have a higher income, and high education. Older people.16.Defense of Marriage ActStates not required to recognize same sex marriages from other states. The law was passed by Clinton47.Reserved PowerState government. (10th amendment)11.Effects of holding simultaneous state and national electionsCandidates will ride the Coat tails (similar unknown candidates go off bigger, more known ones)44.Gun LawsDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: For20.Privileges and ImmunitiesCitizen visitors from other states have to be given the same rights and protection as that states citizens.18.1876 Texas Constitution2 year government terms, Texas grange: really influential elected judges, plural exec. Bi-annual sessions.8.Gonzales v. OregonDeath with Dignity. 15 day waiting period. Die by lethal injection.9.Party Column BallotYou can vote by party. For example all the democrats in one column, all the republicans in one, etc.50.Federal MandateA requirement the federal government imposes as a condition for receiving federal funds.17.Hide ads. Pro©2013 STUDYBLUE INC.AIM HIGH.MoreHelpSTUDYBLUE | Flashcards | Exam 1 http://www.studyblue.com/#flashcard/view/78621564 of 5 10/3/13 12:39 AM5.Radical Republicans in Washington after Civil War.Their most important measures were contained in the Reconstruction Acts, which placed the Southern states under militarygovernment and required universal manhood suffrage.43.Voter ID LawsDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: For31.E.J. DavisTexas republican but fought for the union. Many Texans disliked him, and he did not last long. Texas when into debt causepublic spending increase and property tax decrease during his term.10.Office Block BallotEach position is listed and the democrat and republican nominee are listed under it. There is a place at the top where you canvote by party.2.Motor Voter LawsStarted in '93. When you get license, you're offered to register to vote.6.Party HistoryTexas began with democrats. The democrats be came conservative democrats. They were not liberal at all. The democrats inTexas are less liberal then most.12.Block GrantsFed gives state a block of money and designates it to a certain area, then states decide where to use the money.38.Religion in SchoolsDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: ForHide ads. Pro©2013 STUDYBLUE INC.AIM HIGH.MoreHelpSTUDYBLUE | Flashcards | Exam 1 http://www.studyblue.com/#flashcard/view/78621565 of 5 10/3/13 12:39