Exam 1 Study GuidePolitical ScienceGonzales v. OregonDeath with Dignity. 15 day waiting period. Die by lethal injection.Fletcher v. PeckBrings judicial review to the State LevelU.S. v Texas1966, Poll taxes are eliminated.1869 ConstitutionWrote after the Civil war. Centralized state government power. Annual Legislative Sessions. Serve 4 year terms. Judicial appt. (not elections)General Revenue SharingMoney from congress to the states that could be spent however the states wanted. Grant in AidFed gibes states money for wale-fare programs, ect. There is a formula to generate the amount given to each state.Voter ID LawsDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: ForFederal MandateA requirement the federal government imposes as a condition for receiving federal funds.Size of Texas economy by gross state productRanked 3rd in the U.S.Closed PrimariesRegister as a party member, can only vote in your parties primaryPlan Parenthood v. CaseyMade 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 facilitiesGay Rights Democrats: ForRepublicans: AgainstIndividualisticFocus on what is good for business. Pro-business laws, lower business taxes, right to work. Politicians looking for advancements.How to solve budget shortfallraise tax rate to increase revenue or cut spending by offering lower benefits to citizens like older retirement age or reduce spending on national defense.Concurrent PowerPowers shared by the gov't and the state.E.J. DavisTexas 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.Texas GrangeReally influential Texas judges.Effects of holding simultaneous state and national electionsCandidates will ride the Coat tails (similar unknown candidates go off bigger, more known ones)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.Bilingual EducaitionDemocrats: ForRepublicans: AgainstGitlow v. New YorkBrings Bill of Rights to the State level and uses the 14th amendmentBlock GrantsFed gives state a block of money and designates it to a certain area, then states decide where to use the money.What impacts state government.CultureEconomyGeographyPeople33 %The percent of Texas budget funded by the federal government.TraditionalisticElite class, citizens don't matter, want to maintain the status quo. Law to promote traditional religious valuesEntitlement ProgramsProvide service by citizens. If you meet standards you cannot be denied.IncumbentWhen a candidate has a lot of success and has already proven themselves.Party Column BallotYou can vote by party. For example all the democrats in one column, all the republicans in one, etc.What kind of people are more likely to vote?Those who have a higher income, and high education. Older people.Privileges and Immunities Citizen visitors from other states have to be given the same rights and protection as that states citizens.Gun LawsDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: ForReligion in SchoolsDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: ForParty HistoryTexas began with democrats. The democrats be came conservative democrats. They were not liberal at all. The democrats in Texas are less liberal then most.Reserved PowerState government. (10th amendment)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 can vote by party.Motor Voter LawsStarted in '93. When you get license, you're offered to register to vote.Defense of Marriage ActStates not required to recognize same sex marriages from other states. The law was passed by ClintonMoralisticPoliticians serve their community as a civil duty. Not in politics for the drama. Usually tend to be more lenient on registration laws.Eminent DomainDemocrats: ForRepublicans: ForBecause of Texas geography, what are 3 industries that have flourished?OilLivestockCottonAbortion LawsDemocrats: ForRepublicans: AgainstSanctuary CitiesDemocrats: ForRepublicans: againstCapital PunishmentDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: ForOpened primariesDo not have to register as a Republican or Democrat. But can't vote in other parties run-off1876 Texas Constitution2 year government terms, Texas grange: really influential elected judges, plural exec. Bi-annual sessions.Private School VouchersDemocrats: AgainstRepublicans: ForAmending the ConstitutionLaw 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.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.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 suffrage.Elections in a 1 party stateOne party controls the whole election processSam Houston's position on secessionArgued 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