The Texas Supreme Court found in the case of Edgewood Independent School District v. Kirby that ...

The Texas Supreme Court found in the case of Edgewood Independent School District v. Kirby that
 
  A) the existence of charter schools violated the Texas Constitution.
  B) the school district was within its right to have differences in per-student spending levels.
  C) the method of financing the state's public schools violated the Texas Constitution.
  D) judges serving as arbiters in education system disputes violated the Texas Constitution.

 Q. 2

The period just prior to the national party conventions in the summer of the presidential election year and the actual election in November is referred to as the ________________.
 
  A) nomination campaign
  B) general election campaign
  C) prenomination campaign
  D) presidential debates
  E) electoral wrap-up

 Q. 3

Texas gives its voters the power to do which of the following?
 
  A) participate in a popular recall
  B) ratify constitutional amendments
  C) take part in initiatives
  D) pass referendums

 Q. 4

In today's American society, what is the primary purpose of the national party conventions that are held in the summer prior to the presidential elections?
 
  A) to showcase the party's presidential candidate and garner momentum for the upcoming election
  B) to interview and narrow the field of candidates for the upcoming primary elections
  C) to appoint cabinet members and other officeholders in case the party's candidate wins the election
  D) to seek balance and a cooperative spirit between the two major parties on major issues prior to the election
  E) to introduce new legislation to Congress in order to satisfy campaign promises

 Q. 5

Which election method allows citizens to place proposals on the ballot for voter approval? If the measure passes, it becomes law.
 
  A) referendum
  B) initiative
  C) popular recall
  D) electoral vote

 Q. 6

How did the District of Columbia obtain the ability to play a role in the presidential selection process?
 
  A) The original wording of the constitution recognized District of Columbia as a state.
  B) The District of Columbia became a state in 1961 and, as a result, gained electoral votes.
  C) The U.S. Constitution was amended to include the District of Columbia in the electoral college.
  D) The District of Columbia's representatives in the U.S. House and Senate introduced legislation to make the change.
  E) A federal law was created that extended the right to vote to citizens of the District of Columbia.

 Q. 7

Which method of election permits voters to determine if an ordinance or statute will go into effect?
 
  A) initiative
  B) referendum
  C) popular recall
  D) electoral vote