Chapter 7 – GOVT 2

According to a recent survey, which of the following types of political participation is most common?

According to a recent survey, which of the following types of political participation is least common?

An individual who is an active voter but avoids the combat and controversy of partisan campaigns is which type of political activist?

John is upset that the power company is planning to build several wind turbines on the property next to his home. He writes letters to his elected representative and the local newspaper, voicing his displeasure with the project. According to Verba and Nie, what type of political participation is John demonstrating?

In Verba and Nie's typology of political participation, which category contains the highest percentage of the population?

What is the voter participation measure used most often by political scientists?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding "same-day" voter registration?

Of the following, which are NOT considered part of the voting population using VAP?

Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the higher figures?

Which of the three measures for voter turnout consistently shows the lower figures?

How does Texas compare to the rest of the country in terms of percentage of eligible voters who actually vote?

What is the impact of Texas political culture on political participation?

In Texas, how long prior to an election must you register in order to be eligible to vote?

The expansion of political participation in the southern U.S. states has come about largely because of

If the post office in Texas is unable to deliver a voter registration card, it will be returned to the voter registrar, and

Why was Texas's 2011 voter ID law rejected by the U.S. Justice Department?

The National Voter Registration Act is also known as the

The state of Texas's history of restricting access to voting is very much in keeping with its

Which group was the primary target of the poll tax?

In what decade was the poll tax abolished in Texas?

The annual registration system for Texas voters

Which group was the primary supporter of the white primary in Texas?

The Supreme Court's 1944 Smith v. Allwright decision

Which group had the highest turnout rate in Texas in the 2012 presidential election?

Which group had the lowest turnout rate in Texas in the 2012 presidential election?

Which state does NOT limit the voting rights of persons convicted of a felony?

Which of the following helps increase voter turnout in an election?

Which of the following elections would typically have a higher voter turnout?

The Texas Constitution allows cities and school boards to cancel elections if

Which of the following is a rational reason for why some people choose not to vote?

What is the most common form of political participation?

In a recent survey of Texas adults, approximately ________ of respondents reported encouraging others to vote for a particular candidate.

With the growth of the Internet, what has become one of the easiest ways to participate in politics?