CHAPTER #3 POLSCI LAB1. Texas get around the band on poll taxes and federal elections? Texas instituted the dual-ballot system in which poll taxes were collected for state elections2. Arnold, a political science student, argues that the white primary that was introduced in the early 20th century was not unconstitutional because it onlyaffected the primary elections of the Democratic Party. Which of the followingstatements, if true, disproves Arnold's argument? The state of Texas was effectively a one-party state for a major part of the 20th century3. Patrick, a political scientist, argues that the scarcely funded candidates of the Republican Party have an equally good chance of winning the general elections. His argument is based on the observation that Texas elections are dominated by the Republican Party. Which of the following statements weakens Patrick's argument?Political parties in Texas nominate candidates to the general election by means of party primaries and runoff elections if required4. Mandy, an interest group member, argues that although the Internet is a viable option to attract potential voters, political candidates cannot abandon traditional campaigning means, yet. Which of the following statements validates Mandy's argument? Many low- to moderate-income voters do not have access to computers5. In 2010, which of the following groups accounted for the largest voter turnout in the Texas? Non Hispanic whites6. What is the irony of elections in the United States? Despite fighting for voting rights, relatively few people turn out to vote.7. How did the white primary system differ from the caucus system in Texas? The white primary system shifted nomination power to some, but not all, Texas citizens.8. One reason George W. Bush was able to defeat Ann Richards in 1994 was because __of his positive campaign style______9. The motor voter law _______ allows citizens who apply for driver's licenses to register to vote 10. Raul observes that if the Supreme Court had carefully reviewed the election system in Texas, then it would have overturned the white primary system in 1925. Raul’s observation is based on the fact that ___ the Supreme Court ignored the domination of the Texas government by the Democratic Party_____.11. Abigail, an intern assisting at an election campaign, argues that all candidatesin Texas, irrespective of the office, are eligible to receive any amount of contributions from sponsors. Which of the following statements proves that Abigail is incorrect? Candidates contesting judicial races have a limit on the contributions that they can receive12. Why does the Voting Rights Act require all states and municipalities to submitredistricting plans to the U.S. Justice Department or a federal court for approval? prevent racial gerrymandering13. In order to cut down on election expenses, the Texas government ________. 14. Why are Hispanic Texans less likely to vote than other white Texans in the United States? Hispanic Texans are influenced by their past of being discriminated against 15. Which of the following was a major factor in overturning the white primary in 1944? Supreme court became more liberal overtime16. When people cannot vote or believe that their votes don't count, ____they feel disenfranchised____. 17. The reason top-of-the-ticket races use television ads and down-ballot races do not is that ___ top-of-the-ticket candidates have more money in their campaign chests____18. Clay argues that the effectiveness of the current government impacts voter turnout during elections. Theresa argues that voter turnout is only a function of state regulations governing voter registrations. Who in the argument is correct and why? Clay is correct because people tend to vote in more numbers when they are dissatisfied with the government 19. Benjamin, a political science student, argues that the effect of the white primary was limited to the primary elections of the Democratic party. Which of the following statements weakens Benjamin's argument? In Texas, from the end of Reconstruction until the early 1960s, Democratic nomination was tantamount to election20. Which of the following is a cause for lower voter turnout among minority populations? Have general distrust for government 21. Percy, a Texan farmer, dreads long ballots. He does not know all the candidates up for election. Although an avid supporter of the Democratic Party, he wants to avoid picking the wrong candidates even if they are from the Democratic Party. Which of the following options should Percy exercise?>>22. In Texas, an instance of voter fraud would occur when ________ a staff memberat a nursing home fills out an absentee ballot for a sick patientCHAPTER #41. Terrence has been elected as the state chair at his party’s state convention. Which of the following is true about his position? There is no limit to the number of terms Terrence can serve2. What is the implication of the fact that every chair of every Senate committeeis a Democrat? The Democrats control the Senate 3. Shyanne has been trying to join the government of her state for two years. She belongs to an urban county in Texas. She has been attending precinct conventions each year and has finally been selected as a delegate this year. What type of convention will Shyanne attend next? District convention4. In a democracy, the easiest way for citizens to get involved in the political system and share their views is by __voting______ 5. Felicia has just been selected as a delegate at her state senatorial district convention. Where will she be sent next? State convention6. The statement of principles passed by a political party’s convention is knownas a ___platform____7. Joan is chosen as a delegate at her party's county convention. She wants to encourage the state to make more funds available for freeway improvements,so she introduces a __resolution____8. Divisions within a political party are known as ____factions____9. Differentiate between county conventions and district conventions in Texas: County conventions are held by rural counties; district conventions are held by urban counties10. Political scientists believe that third parties, in a “perfect storm” scenario, may someday capture a seat in the state legislature in Texas. In what circumstances can a perfect storm scenario occur? If a third-party candidate raised a reasonable amount of contributions, or self-funds11. What are the implications of the fact that the state