Tarleton State University Texas Government Exam #3 | Questions & Answers (100
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The process in which individuals acquire political values and behaviors that have a strong influence on
future voting behavior, is referred to as: - Political socialization
Agents of socialization that has "very little direct influence on a child" are - Political parties
In adulthood, the most common source of political information is - Fictional entertainment
Although some people are concerned about narrow-casting, or news media outlets targeting a specific
audience, another interpretation is media enhances stability and homogeneity because it - helps create
a broad consensus on basic U.S. democratic principles
The belief that your participation can influence the political system, is referred to as - political efficacy
Values arise from _________________, while opinions are often based on _________________. - deeply
held principles; reactions to particular events
Political ideologies are often - difficult to change
The most common form of political participation is - voting
As compared to other states in 2016, Texas ranks ______________ in voter turnout. - 47th
Barriers to political participation in Texas include - all answers are correct
In order to vote in a Texas election, a citizen must be a resident of Texas for at least _____ days. - 30
In general, Texans are least likely to vote in ______________ elections. - constitutional
, People are motivated to participate in politics when - all answers are correct
Voters should take a form of ID, such as _________________, to the polls in order to receive a ballot.
Otherwise, a Reasonable Impediment Declaration must be completed with supporting documents. -
Texas Driver License
Before scientific polling, political leaders might use ______________ to measure public opinion. - straw
polls
Public opinion is - used by politicians to shape policy.
According to opinion polls, women are - more likely to vote democratic
While Texas and other southern states have become more conservative and dominated by the
Republican party, the _______________ states have become more liberal and Democratic. -
northeastern
The importance attached to an issue or topic is its ______________________. - salience
A high degree of correspondence between public opinion and public policy suggests - marijuana will be
legalized in Texas
Which of the following accurately describes voter registration requirements in Texas? - Citizens must
register to vote at least thirty days before an election
Which of the following barriers to voting in post-Reconstruction Texas was rarely used? - literacy test
Which of the following was a contribution to eliminating barriers to voting for African Americans? - the
voting rights act of 1965
Which of the following barriers to voting was primarily used against Hispanics in Texas? - political
intimidation
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