Exam 12: Public Policy and Administration

What are some reasons for the state's poor environmental "report card"? Why has there been so much conflict between the national and Texas governments over environmental regulation?

Which of the following statements regarding the elite model of policymaking is true?

Which of the following statements regarding tourism,parks,and recreation is true?

Which of the following statements regarding insurance in Texas is true?

What Texas agencies seem to be examples of "agency capture" and why?

Why did Texas legislators mandate the top 10 percent rule? Summarize the rule,and tell if you think it should be maintained or abandoned.Explain your reasoning.

Which interests tend to benefit most from Texas business and regulatory policies?

What is the name of the joint federal-state program that provides medical care to the poor?

What is one responsibility of the Texas Workforce Commission?

Parents are responsible for their children's education in which alternative to traditional public schools?

In the case of University of California v.Bakke (1978),the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that which factor could be considered along with other criteria to achieve diversity in higher education?

What is a good definition of the term public policy?

How did the national Affordable Care Act impact Texas?

Which Texas agency regulates electric providers?

Identify and explain the significance of TANF,SNAP,Medicaid,and Medicare.

Summarize the services provided by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP,formerly known as food stamps).Describe the qualifications necessary to receive aid under these programs.Do you believe these qualifications need to be revised? Why or why not?

In recent years,Texas's poverty rate has been about what percentage of the population?

Which policymaking model focuses attention on the structure and processes of government?

Why is the participatory democracy model rarely used in Texas?

Race or ethnicity and testing are major issues in Texas education.Summarize the controversies surrounding one of these issues.Are the actions taken by the Texas government sufficient to address the issue you chose? Why or why not?