What type of primary allows a voter to choose on Election Day which party they will vote for?
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open primary
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Photo ID cards issued by colleges and universities are acceptable forms of identification to cast a vote.
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False
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What is the main purpose of a primary election?
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to select a party's candidate for the general election
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Primary elections in Texas are generally held in March.
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True
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In Texas, the ________ Party usually experiences higher voter turnout than the ________ Party.
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Republican; Democratic
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Which of the following is a deterrent to higher voter turnout in Texas?
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at-large races
the presence of broken voting machines
misleading information provided to voters
***All of these are correct.***
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In Texas, special elections are used to
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ratify amendments to the Texas Constitution.
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Why should it matter who is mayor?
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Mayors often have important national stature.
They sometimes become cabinet secretaries.
They sometimes move to statewide offices.
**All of these are correct.***
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One possible solution to reforming redistricting in Texas is to
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take the process away from the legislature.
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Redistricting in Texas occurs
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every 10 years
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Which individuals are legally disqualified from voting?
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individuals who have been legally declared mentally incompetent
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Texas instituted early voting in order to expand participation.
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True
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What is the significance of the Supreme Court case Smith v. Allwright?
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It announced that in primary elections states could not restrict voters on account of race.
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General elections for all national, state, and local offices must be held in November.
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False
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The Texas Constitution and election laws call the Texas system a closed primary, because one must declare one's party affiliation before voting.
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True
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In Texas, ________ is/are responsible for redistricting.
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the legislature
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Texas?
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being a resident of Tyler
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The primary enforcement of regulations of state campaign laws is the responsibility of the
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Texas Ethnics Cmmission
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The Texas Constitution and election laws call the Texas primary system an open primary.
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False
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Each state decides its own requirements for getting on the ballot.
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True
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