Unit Two

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Unit Two Lessons


Community Involvement
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Media and Public Agenda
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Interest Groups
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Political Parties
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Third Parties
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Campaigns
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The Ballot Box
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Exam 2 Review

Exam II Review Questions

1. How do lobbyists go about trying to influence the legislative process? What restrictions does Texas law place on the activities of lobbyists? How do these restrictions affect the way interest groups operate in the state?

2. Trace the extension of suffrage in the United States.

3. Assess the current state of voter turnout, campaigns, and elections in Texas in relation to democratic theory and practice.

4. What do the terms A liberal @ and A conservative @ mean in the context of American and Texas politics? What are some of the problems associated with the use of these terms in public?

5. Describe the structure and functions of the temporary and permanent party organizations in Texas.

 

 

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