Based on the factors listed in your text for low voter turnout, which of the following developments might lead to an increase in voter participation rates in Texas?
a) a strengthening of the state's political parties
b) a change in election laws to hold state elections more frequently
c) an increase in immigration to the state
d) lowering the voting age to 17 years of age
e) reinstituting the poll tax
How do voter participation rates in Texas compare with participation rates in other states?
a) Participation rates are higher in Texas than any other state.
b) Participation rates in Texas are higher than the national average.
c) Participation rates in Texas are about average compared to other states.
d) Participation rates in Texas are below the national average.
e) Participation rates in Texas are lower than any other state.
State law allows which of the following individuals to vote early?
a) persons who expect to be out of town on election day
b) persons age 65 and older
c) persons who want to avoid election-day lines
d) All of the above.
e) None of the above.
In which of the following types of elections in Texas would you expect voting participation rates to be proportionally the highest?
a) a city council election
b) an election for the state legislature
c) an election for governor
d) a school board election
e) a presidential election
Which of the following is TRUE of election procedures in Texas?
a) Convicted criminals in Texas are eligible to vote again after they have fully completed their sentences, including time served on probation and parole.
b) Registration materials are printed in English and must be completed in English.
c) Voters can cast their ballot at any precinct in their county of residence.
d) Voters who moved since the previous election may register on election day.
e) Only county clerks may register people to vote.
Which of the following is a qualification to vote in Texas?
a) One must be at least 21 years of age.
b) One must be able to read English.
c) One must have lived in the state at least six months.
d) One must be an American citizen.
e) One must have paid the poll tax.
Which of the following is TRUE about voter registration in Texas?
a) The state of Texas automatically registers people to vote when they reach 18 years of age.
b) Prospective voters must register at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.
c) Both American citizens and resident aliens may legally register to vote.
d) Voters must re-register every four years regardless of whether or not they change residences.
e) Voter registration forms are only printed in English.
What is the minimum voting age in Texas?
a) 17
b) 16
c) 21
d) 25
e) 18
Through which of the following processes did women gain the right to vote in all elections in Texas?
a) a ruling by the Texas Supreme Court
b) a law passed by the U.S. Congress
c) an amendment to the Texas Constitution
d) a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court
e) an amendment to the U.S. Constitution
In Texas, voters as a group are wealthier, better educated, and older than the state's adult population.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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