Democratic Principles
Individual Participation
Political Parties in Texas
Running for Political Office & SIG’s
Directly Influencing Government
100
Citizens should ______ in the government.
participate
100
You can write a letter to _______ to express your feelings.
Goverment
100
How can citizens affect government decision making?
Taking part in political parties
100
What does SIG’s stand for?
Special Interest Groups
100
What are Lobbyist?
People that try to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest.
200
Do Texans have the right to support their government or do they have a duty to support their government?
Both (Trick Question ;P)
200
How are people involved in their government?
How are people involved in their government?
200
When voters elect government leaders at the national level its called _____ elections.
General elections
200
Name a critical task the SIG’s do to help state and local government .
Get federal grants
200
What do Lobbyist do?
•Appear before a legislative committee •testify in court hearings •Visit legislatures •Campaign for their special interest
300
Who believes our values, needs, and opinions are important?
Democratic Government
300
What must you be in order to vote?
In Texas elections you must be native-born or naturalized citizen of the U.S. and 18 year older on election day.
300
What are primary elections?
Same political running against each other.
300
What is the SIG’s main goal?
To influence public officials
300
How do interest groups advertise?
•Radio •Television •Magazines/ Newspapers
400
Both the U.S. and Texas were founded on the principle that citizens should ______ themselves.
Govern
400
Name a way you can participate in government.
Vote!
400
What types of elections are there?
•Primary Elections- Same political running against each other. •General Elections-Voters elect government leaders at the national and state level •Special Elections- To approve local bonds, proposals, taxes, and unconstitutional amendments •Local Elections- To elect city councils, mayors, school boards, community college
400
What do some government officials do with their salaries?
Donate to help others
400
How do interest groups work for their goals?
Gaining public support.
500
The founders fought for and established __________ for nation and state.
Democratic Government
500
Name 2 ways you can learn about the government.
•Watch Television •Listen to Radio •Read newspaper and magazines •Talking to friends and family
500
What happens in nonpartisan elections?
Candidates aren’t identified by any party.
500
Why might SIG’s form to promote?
•Influence particular political matters •Environmental Protections
500
Why are interest groups formed?
When individuals have common interest. It makes sense for them to join together in pursuit of those interests.
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