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During this period, African American men participated in the government of Texas and many white men were prevented from government due to their confederate leanings

Someone who supports government regulation of the economy but opposes government interference in personal decisions is called a 

Common Cause and the League of Women Voters would be examples of this type of interest group 

A citizen who encourages participation, strongly supports civil rights and activity on the behalf of the common good is part of this political culture

The Equal Protection Clause requires state governments to treat all citizens the same. This clause is found in which U.S. Constitutional Amendment? 

The election held within the Democratic Party in Texas that excluded minority voters was called the 

Beginning in the 1690s, this country starting establishing missions in the area of Texas to gain influence and convert native peoples

A TV news anchor reports acts of torture against several inmates at a state prison. The anchor also talks with a lawyer over the phone who claims the rights of the inmates were violated. What amendment to the Constitution was the lawyer referring to?

An organization that collects money and uses it to try to influence public opinion mainly through the media and mainly during election campaigns is called a 

Supporters of this party in the 1890s believed ordinary people had lost control of their government to special interests like the banks and railroads