Texas Gov 2306 Chapter 5 Study Guide Graded A+

Who is the first Republican to become Texas governor since Reconstruction? {Ans: a. William clements}Which of the following do supporters of voter ID laws in Texas argue? {Ans: correct: There is public support for voter ID laws. Voter ID laws are necessary to ensure that Texas elections are free from fraud. Penalties are necessary to deter any attempts to commit fraud. incorrect: Student IDs will be accepted; hence, there is little burden on potential voters.}The most costly item for most political campaigns is {Ans: d. media.}which of the following is true? {Ans: c. The poll tax restricted the participation of poor people in the general election.}What are some of the characteristics of primary elections in Texas? {Ans: Correct Answer(s): held on the second Tuesday in March of an election year first elections held in an electoral cycle Incorrect Answer(s): held in odd-numbered years funded solely by the state}When are gubernatorial elections held? {Ans: c. during even-numbered years that are not presidential election years}