The term midterm election refers to those :

The term midterm election refers to those
 
  A) elections held by a political party to nominate candidates.
  B) general elections held in non-presidential election years.
  C) elections for purpose of filling office vacancies.
  D) elections for purposes of recalling a government official.

 Q. 2

According to the ________ theory, government restriction on speech must be kept to a minimum because only through a free exchange of arguments can the truth prevail.
 
  A) marketplace of ideas
  B) self-governance
  C) safety valve
  D) self-fulfillment
  E) clear and present danger

 Q. 3

In Texas's general elections involving candidates for state, district, and county offices, the candidate who receives a ________ in a contest is the winner.
 
  A) plurality
  B) simple majority
  C) two-thirds majority
  D) three-fourths majority

 Q. 4

The Supreme Court continues to use the __________ test as its legal standard for determining whether a government action is in violation of the establishment clause.
 
  A) SLAPS
  B) Lemon
  C) Incitement
  D) Katz
  E) Clear and Present Danger

 Q. 5

The date of congressional elections in Texas is the
 
  A) first Tuesday in December of even-numbered years.
  B) first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.
  C) second Tuesday in March of even-numbered years.
  D) date set by the state legislature after every regular session.

 Q. 6

The issue of prayers at school graduations and ball games has been addressed by the Supreme Court as recently as 2000 in Santa Fe v. Doe. What is the stance of the Court in regard to prayers at such events?
 
  A) Prayers at school football games and graduation ceremonies do not violate the Constitution's protections.
  B) The prayers are allowed because these events are attended by more adults than minors.
  C) The Court failed to rule on the specific issue of prayer but discouraged it because of the public nature of the event.
  D) The prayer was ruled unconstitutional because all were required to participate and it appeared to be an endorsement of prayer.
  E) The prayers are unconstitutional because not all religions have equal time allotted to offer their prayers.