How do voting rates differ across social and demographic groups in Texas? Why do so many Texans not vote in elections? Does it matter that voter turnout is low?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Compare and contrast voting rates as a function of education, income, gender, and race and ethnicity.
2. Identify potential reasons for nonvoting, such as lack of information, not caring, cynicism, distrust, alienation, cost-benefit calculations, and busyness.
3. State and defend a position regarding low voter turnout.
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A) it increases incrementally on an annual basis. B) those with more income pay higher rates of tax on their income. C) those with more income pay more in taxes than those with less income. D) it is a newer form of taxation than excise and sales taxes. E) it is better than a flat tax.
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a. A witness's testimony about hearing defendant's brother says that two years ago defendant committed the offenses. b. A plumber's testimony as to the likelihood that a pipe will fail under certain conditions c. The original copy of plaintiff's birth certificate d. None of the above is correct.