a tax paid for registering to vote (no longer exists)
What is the poll tax?
100
a group of people who share common goals and attempt to control government by winning elections.
What is a political party
100
groups with decision making widely dispersed.
What are decentralized groups?
100
First African American woman elected to Texas State Senate since 1883
Who is Barbara Jordan
100
Joshua Barber penned THIS ESSAY that is the subject for chapter 4's "my turn"
What is "Why I am a Republican"?
200
an election held to fill a vacancy, ratify a state constitutional amendment, or approve a local bond issue.
What is a special election
200
Formal party meetings to select leadership, delegates, and create a platform.
What are conventions?
200
groups with decision making concentrated near the top.
What are centralized groups?
200
Father if the modern Republican Party in Texas.
Who is John Tower
200
This Austin native is a political consultant and lawyer. He was also legislative aide to State Senator Ray Farabee.
Who is George S. Christian?
300
the process through which major parties choose their nominees for the general election
What is the primary election
300
divisions within a political party
What are factions.
300
a person who works on behalf of an interest group and who serves as a point of contact between the group and policymakers.
What is a lobbyist?
300
GOP extremists tried to deny former Senator Tower a seat at THIS convention.
What is the 1988 Republican National Convention?
300
Work the members, be prepared, don't de partisan, and compromise is the name of the game, are some examples
What are a few things a lobbyist has to do or understand if they hope to adequately represent a client?
400
The process through which officeholders are elected from among party nominees.
What is the general election?
400
the statement of principles passed by a political party's convention.
What is a platform?
400
refers ti a professional, outside lobbyists employed by an interest group to represent its interests on a particular issue. The relationship lasts until the issue is settled. synonymous to "assassin"
What is a "hired gun" regarding politics?
400
This man is one of the most active and successful lobbyests in Austin today.
Who is Mike Toomey?
400
This woman wrote "Why I am a Democrat" in chapter 4's "my turn".
Who is Kelly Becker
500
percentage if registered voters who cast ballots.
What is a turnout?
500
Proposed planks in the party platform; formed and submitted through the convention system.
What are resolutions?
500
Abbreviated as PAC, this group is a voluntary association of individuals who band together for the purpose of raising and distributing money for political campaigns.
What is Political Action Committee?
500
AT&T, Texas Instruments, and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. are some examples