Division of Social Work Behavioral and Political Sciences
Texas Government
Final (Chapters 4, 5, 6)
STUDY GUIDE
1.
You need to know these terms
:
incumbency, partisan
polarization, precinct, Dixiecrats, first-past the post-election
system, Duverger’s Law, Blue Dog Democrats, primary election
runoff elections, an open primary, a closed primary, the
franchise, the white primary, poll tax,
reapportionment,
interest group, political party, a pluralistic society, the free rider
problem, bundling, professional interest group, civil rights
interest group, single-issue interest group, PACs (Political Action
Committees), issue advocacy, dark money
.
2.
The Republican Party in Texas for the most part appears to have two major
factions. What are they?
3.
The support base of the Democratic Party in Texas includes what voting
blocs?
4.
Party organization in Texas is found at what levels? Which one is the lowest
level?
5.
Why is the Tea Party in Texas popular?
6.
Since the 1970s - 1980s one of the most important developments in Texas
politics has been what?
7.
The Republican Party receives much of its support from which groups?
8.
“White flight” can be associated with what consequences?
9.
What is the sequence of order in elections in Texas after primary election?
10.What does civic engagement involve?
11.Is a university identification card acceptable in order to vote in Texas?
12.What are the qualifications in order to vote in Texas?
13.What are the reasons why Texas ranks last among the states in voter
participation?
