To Be Eligible to Run for the Texas House You

question 23

Multiple Choice

To be eligible to run for the Texas House you must

• A) be a registered voter.
• B) be at least 26 years of age.
• C) have resided in the district for two years.
• D) have resided in the state for three years.

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Definitions:

Institutional Action

Actions taken by established institutions aimed at achieving specific goals or enforcing policies.

Jim Crow Era

A period in American history marked by racial segregation and discriminatory laws against African Americans.

Legal and Institutional Change

Modifications made within laws and organizational structures aimed at reforming or improving systems for better societal outcomes.

William Julius Wilson

An influential American sociologist known for his research and writing on race, class, and inequality in the United States.