Question 1

In 2016, the Texas Supreme Court held that the existing system for funding public schools met the minimum constitutional provisions for

Accepted Answer

A)  fairness. 
B)  efficiency. 
C)  general diffusion of knowledge. 
D)  acceptability. 
A)  fairness. 
B)  efficiency. 
C)  general diffusion of knowledge. 
D)  acceptability.

Question 2

The Supplemental Security Income program provides assistance to individuals in need who have disabilities or are aged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following was a goal of the Affordable Care Act of 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  to increase access to health insurance coverage for people with preexisting conditions 
B)  to create a single payer healthcare system across the United States 
C)  to eliminate private insurance companies 
D)  to ration expensive healthcare services in order to make healthcare more affordable for the country as a whole 
A)  to increase access to health insurance coverage for people with preexisting conditions 
B)  to create a single payer healthcare system across the United States 
C)  to eliminate private insurance companies 
D)  to ration expensive healthcare services in order to make healthcare more affordable for the country as a whole

Question 4

Since the late 1960s, de facto segregation

Accepted Answer

A)  has been completely eliminated. 
B)  continues to be a problem, particularly in urban public schools with large minority populations. 
C)  has been ruled illegal and, therefore, is no longer an issue in public education. 
D)  has resulted in all federal funds being withheld from the public schools in Texas. 
A)  has been completely eliminated. 
B)  continues to be a problem, particularly in urban public schools with large minority populations. 
C)  has been ruled illegal and, therefore, is no longer an issue in public education. 
D)  has resulted in all federal funds being withheld from the public schools in Texas.

Question 5

In Edgewood ISD v. Kirby, the key constitutional issue was

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the Brown v. Board of Education decision applied to Texas students. 
B)  whether the phrase "an efficient system of free public schools" included school financing. 
C)  de facto segregation. 
D)  the continuing effects of Roe v. Wade on public education. 
A)  whether the Brown v. Board of Education decision applied to Texas students. 
B)  whether the phrase "an efficient system of free public schools" included school financing. 
C)  de facto segregation. 
D)  the continuing effects of Roe v. Wade on public education.

Question 6

In the 1960s, welfare policy in Texas reflected

Accepted Answer

A)  a policy of minimizing the cost to Texas while maximizing the use of federal dollars. 
B)  a policy of maximizing welfare benefits paid by the state of Texas. 
C)  very generous state-funded benefits. 
D)  noncompliance with all federal welfare programs. 
A)  a policy of minimizing the cost to Texas while maximizing the use of federal dollars. 
B)  a policy of maximizing welfare benefits paid by the state of Texas. 
C)  very generous state-funded benefits. 
D)  noncompliance with all federal welfare programs.

Question 7

The 2011 legislative session achieved a balanced budget without raising taxes and without any cuts in primary and secondary education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following occurred during the 2017 legislative session?

Accepted Answer

A)  The legislature passed a law requiring that the state boost per capita spending on education to remain ahead of inflation. 
B)  The legislature introduced new requirements mandating additional training post-bachelor's degree to receive a permanent teaching certificate. 
C)  The legislature shifted more of the responsibility for education funding onto local governments. 
D)  The legislature proposed the creation of a new dedicated budget fund for capital improvements for school districts. 
A)  The legislature passed a law requiring that the state boost per capita spending on education to remain ahead of inflation. 
B)  The legislature introduced new requirements mandating additional training post-bachelor's degree to receive a permanent teaching certificate. 
C)  The legislature shifted more of the responsibility for education funding onto local governments. 
D)  The legislature proposed the creation of a new dedicated budget fund for capital improvements for school districts.

Question 9

The Texas case Edgewood ISD v. Kirby involved the funding of schools using the property tax system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Public policy refers to the outputs of governmental institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain how controversies over issues such as abortion and Affordable Health Care services for Texas residents arose.

Accepted Answer

a. Political controversy over abortion:

Question 12

________ calls for wealthy districts to transfer funds to poorer districts in order to equalize funds available to all public schools across the state.

Accepted Answer

A)  The equalization plan 
B)  The Edgewood IV plan 
C)  The Robin Hood plan 
D)  Senate Bill 7 
A)  The equalization plan 
B)  The Edgewood IV plan 
C)  The Robin Hood plan 
D)  Senate Bill 7

Question 13

According to a 2015 study by the Episcopal Health Foundation, Texas has registered more people for Affordable Care Act coverage than any other state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How has Texas addressed the issue of poverty? How have national policies affected the state's effort to address poverty?

Accepted Answer

a. Welfare: The Department of Public Wel

Question 15

How do policy-makers define poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their basic needs including food, shelter, health care, transportation, and clothing 
B)  when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their survival needs including food and water 
C)  when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their fundamental needs including food, shelter, and clothing 
D)  when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their vital needs including food, water, and shelter 
A)  when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their basic needs including food, shelter, health care, transportation, and clothing 
B)  when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their survival needs including food and water 
C)  when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their fundamental needs including food, shelter, and clothing 
D)  when an individual or family does not have the resources necessary to meet their vital needs including food, water, and shelter

Question 16

One effective way to improve public education in Texas that a majority of Democrats, Republicans, and Tea Party supporters would accept is

Accepted Answer

A)  literacy tests for teachers. 
B)  issuing vouchers. 
C)  reducing the number of required end-of-course tests from 15 to 5. 
D)  increasing pay for teachers. 
A)  literacy tests for teachers. 
B)  issuing vouchers. 
C)  reducing the number of required end-of-course tests from 15 to 5. 
D)  increasing pay for teachers.

Question 17

Since the program's creation, Medicaid's participation rates have remained fairly constant throughout the nation and in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The 1983 report by the National Commission on Education had no effect on Texas because of its existing excellent system of public education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In 1965, Congress created the Medicaid program, a state-federal program, to

Accepted Answer

A)  direct cash payments to citizens living in poverty. 
B)  provide welfare benefits to the general public regardless of income. 
C)  assist Texans with their prescription medications. 
D)  provide health care for the poor. 
A)  direct cash payments to citizens living in poverty. 
B)  provide welfare benefits to the general public regardless of income. 
C)  assist Texans with their prescription medications. 
D)  provide health care for the poor.

Question 20

Among the most important findings of the 1983 report A Nation at Risk were that

Accepted Answer

A)  graduation rates were improving and dropout rates were increasing. 
B)  dropout rates were increasing and test scores were improving. 
C)  test scores were declining and functional illiteracy was increasing. 
D)  functional illiteracy was decreasing and test scores were improving. 
A)  graduation rates were improving and dropout rates were increasing. 
B)  dropout rates were increasing and test scores were improving. 
C)  test scores were declining and functional illiteracy was increasing. 
D)  functional illiteracy was decreasing and test scores were improving.

In 2016, the Texas Supreme Court held that the existing system for funding public schools met the minimum constitutional provisions for

The Supplemental Security Income program provides assistance to individuals in need who have disabilities or are aged.

Which of the following was a goal of the Affordable Care Act of 2010?

Since the late 1960s, de facto segregation

In Edgewood ISD v. Kirby, the key constitutional issue was

In the 1960s, welfare policy in Texas reflected

The 2011 legislative session achieved a balanced budget without raising taxes and without any cuts in primary and secondary education.

Which of the following occurred during the 2017 legislative session?

The Texas case Edgewood ISD v. Kirby involved the funding of schools using the property tax system.

Public policy refers to the outputs of governmental institutions.

Explain how controversies over issues such as abortion and Affordable Health Care services for Texas residents arose.

________ calls for wealthy districts to transfer funds to poorer districts in order to equalize funds available to all public schools across the state.

According to a 2015 study by the Episcopal Health Foundation, Texas has registered more people for Affordable Care Act coverage than any other state.

How has Texas addressed the issue of poverty? How have national policies affected the state's effort to address poverty?

How do policy-makers define poverty?

One effective way to improve public education in Texas that a majority of Democrats, Republicans, and Tea Party supporters would accept is

Since the program's creation, Medicaid's participation rates have remained fairly constant throughout the nation and in Texas.

The 1983 report by the National Commission on Education had no effect on Texas because of its existing excellent system of public education.

In 1965, Congress created the Medicaid program, a state-federal program, to

Among the most important findings of the 1983 report A Nation at Risk were that

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Crime and Corrections Policy

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

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Exam 12: Public Policy

In 2016, the Texas Supreme Court held that the existing system for funding public schools met the minimum constitutional provisions for

The Supplemental Security Income program provides assistance to individuals in need who have disabilities or are aged.

Which of the following was a goal of the Affordable Care Act of 2010?

Since the late 1960s, de facto segregation

In Edgewood ISD v. Kirby, the key constitutional issue was

In the 1960s, welfare policy in Texas reflected

The 2011 legislative session achieved a balanced budget without raising taxes and without any cuts in primary and secondary education.

Which of the following occurred during the 2017 legislative session?

The Texas case Edgewood ISD v. Kirby involved the funding of schools using the property tax system.

Public policy refers to the outputs of governmental institutions.

Explain how controversies over issues such as abortion and Affordable Health Care services for Texas residents arose.

________ calls for wealthy districts to transfer funds to poorer districts in order to equalize funds available to all public schools across the state.

According to a 2015 study by the Episcopal Health Foundation, Texas has registered more people for Affordable Care Act coverage than any other state.

How has Texas addressed the issue of poverty? How have national policies affected the state's effort to address poverty?

How do policy-makers define poverty?

One effective way to improve public education in Texas that a majority of Democrats, Republicans, and Tea Party supporters would accept is

Since the program's creation, Medicaid's participation rates have remained fairly constant throughout the nation and in Texas.

The 1983 report by the National Commission on Education had no effect on Texas because of its existing excellent system of public education.

In 1965, Congress created the Medicaid program, a state-federal program, to

Among the most important findings of the 1983 report A Nation at Risk were that

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Crime and Corrections Policy

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

Filters