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| reflects the political values and beliefs of a people and explains how people feel about their government. |
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| a major oil find near Beaumont, has led to continuous growth. |
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| quasi-feudal system whereby property owners give workers protection and employment in return for their loyalty and service. |
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| Mexican factories owned by American corporations |
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| the incorporation of a territory into a larger political unit. |
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| The separation of a territory from a larger political unit. |
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| The practice of excluding Africans from Democratic party elections in Texans |
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| A white supremacists organization founded during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War |
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The North American Free Trade Agreement
Went into effect in 1994
Makes trade easier (less restrictive) between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. |
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Religion
Peer Group
Family
School |
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| views government as a positive force that values the individual, but functions to the benefit of the general public |
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| views government as a practical institution that should further business, but rarely intervene in people’s lives |
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| views government as an institution to maintain the dominant social and religious values. |
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| having family or business interests in two or more nations. |
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General public acceptance of government’s right to govern.
We obey the rules of our government because we believe they are legitimate |
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| The granting of certain powers to the national government and others to regional or state governments. |
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powers explicitly granted by the US Constitution to the national government. Also known as enumerated powers.
Expressed powers include the right to wage war, raise and support armies, conduct international relations, et. al. |
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| powers delegated to the national government as a result of the ‘necessary and proper clause’ in the US Constitution |
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| All powers not delegated to the national government are reserved for states. |
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| the power of the courts to rule on the constitutionality of government actions. |
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| an executive branch with power divided among several independent officers and a weak chief executive |
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| powers shared by the national and state government. Example: powers of taxation |
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| government where they primary authority is in the central government, and the subordinate governments only have rights as permitted by the central government |
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| Law passed by the legislature and written into code books. |
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| Consisting of two houses or chambers, such a senate and a house of representatives. |
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| Judicial Branch Judges run as Democrats or Republicans |
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| Texas Constitution of 1876 |
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| Biennial Legislative Sessions |
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Scheduled by the constitution
Means they are held once every two years
Limited to 140 days |
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| US Constitutional amendment that places restrictions on the states and set national standards for state action. |
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| Special Legislative Sessions |
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The Governor can. May last not more than 30 days.
Only the governor’s issues can be discussed. |
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| How many members are in the Texas Senate? |
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| Preamble to the Texas Constition |
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| "Humbly invoking the blessings of Almight God" |
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| The total number of persons in the United States who are 18 years of age or older regardless of citizenship, military status, felony conviction, or mental state. |
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| reduces the voting age from 21 to 18. |
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| : a method of selecting the nominees from a political party where party members elect the candidates that represent them in the general election. |
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| When members of one political party vote in the other party’s primary to influence who is selection. |
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| voters decide at the polls (election day) in which primary they will participate in. |
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| : A voter can only participate in the primary of which they are a member. |
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| Legal requirements to vote in Texas |
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(1) citizen of the United States
(2) at least 18 years of age
(3) a resident of Texas |
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| Can register in person by mail up until 30 days before election |
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| Reasons for low voter turnout in Texas |
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1. Legal Constraints
2. Soceoeconomic factors
3. Political Structure
4. Politcal Culture: Individualistic |
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1. Declared 'mentally incompetent' by court
2. Convicted Felons |
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Ideas should be judged by their results than their practical behaviors.
“If it works, we really don’t care why" |
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Prefer government regulation of the economy be kept to a minimum
Do support government involvement in promoting business
Support the Trickle Down Theory
Emphasize traditional moral values
Skeptical of human nature
Tougher on crime, personal safety, and public order |
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Government power should be used to protect the disadvantaged and promote equality.
Supportive of social welfare programs
Support progressive taxes
More optimistic view of human nature
Believe legislating morality will interfere with individual rights |
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| A political system characterized by two dominant parties competing for political offices, where minor or third parties have little chance of winning. |
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| Functions of Political Parties |
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1. Nominate and elect members to office
2. Simplify the issues for voters
3. Mobilizes voters (encourages participation)
4. Run the government where active |
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| Saying one thing, but meaning another. Causing your answer to be vague |
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| the exercise of power in political parties by state and local party organizations rather than by national party institutions |
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| 1906 Party Primary Reforms |
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Voters not had direct vote for primary candidates
Meant the Democratic primary was the only game in town |
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| Article VI of the US Constitution. Makes the national constitution and laws supreme when they conflict with states rules |
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