Politics of the United States Questions

In a primary election, a candidate must receive a majority of votes, rather than a plurality, in order to become the party's nominee (t/f)

Texan politics is currently dominated bu the Republican party (t/f)

A short, quotable phrase by a public official or political candidate that may sound good on television or radio, but often lacks depth and is often meaningless

From the reconstruction period to the second half of the 20th century, Texas Politics was effectively dominated by

Correlation is another word for causation (t/f)

The idea that political power is primarily held by a few individuals who derive such power from leadership in business, civic, or governmental institutions is the theory/concept of:

The presentation of information in the best possible light for a public official or political candidate:

An example of a contemporary voting restriction in Texas would be:

In statistics, the probability that observed results occurred due to random change is the:

In Texas, the most successful third party in recent decades has been:

The ability of interest groups to remain focuses on a particular issue, even as the public's attention shifts away during the media cycle refers to the power of

Family is a pretty strong predictor of party identification (t/f)

All of the following are party organizations/positions except:

A perception, sometimes real and sometimes not, that reporters and news organizations slant their news coverage to favor one side or the other in particular issues or disputes is:

Right to a speedy and public trial, impartial jury and right to counsel

Protection against cruel and unusual punishment. No excessive bail imposed

The enumeration of right in the Constitution won't be used against people

Established VP as successor if P is unable to serve. P can nominate a VP if there is a VP vacancy

Freedom of religion, speech, petition, and assembly

Granted former slaves citizenship and equal protection, established principle of selective incorporation