Question 1

What was the issue at hand in the case of United States v.Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The legality of DAPA 
B)  The funding of border patrol guards 
C)  The legality of the ACA 
D)  The status of "sanctuary cities" 
E)  The right of immigrants to be paid a minimum wage 
A)  The legality of DAPA 
B)  The funding of border patrol guards 
C)  The legality of the ACA 
D)  The status of "sanctuary cities" 
E)  The right of immigrants to be paid a minimum wage

Question 2

The relationship between Texas and which Latin American nation complicates the state's immigration policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  El Salvador 
B)  Honduras 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Costa Rica 
E)  Nicaragua 
A)  El Salvador 
B)  Honduras 
C)  Mexico 
D)  Costa Rica 
E)  Nicaragua

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding bureaucracies and public policy in Texas is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bureaucracies simply implement the policies determined by the legislature and governor. 
B)  Bureaucracies make almost all public policy decisions. 
C)  Bureaucracies influence policy outcomes by the decisions they make. 
D)  Bureaucracies have little influence over policy because of the power centralized in the governor. 
E)  Bureaucracies need not build good working relations with elected leaders. 
A)  Bureaucracies simply implement the policies determined by the legislature and governor. 
B)  Bureaucracies make almost all public policy decisions. 
C)  Bureaucracies influence policy outcomes by the decisions they make. 
D)  Bureaucracies have little influence over policy because of the power centralized in the governor. 
E)  Bureaucracies need not build good working relations with elected leaders.

Question 4

Which of the following was a provision of House Bill 11?

Accepted Answer

A)  It declared English the "official language" of Texas. 
B)  It decreased penalties for human smuggling. 
C)  It allowed 100,000 people without lawful immigration status to remain in Texas. 
D)  It authorized money to hire more state troopers. 
E)  It increased the number of "sanctuary cities" in Texas. 
A)  It declared English the "official language" of Texas. 
B)  It decreased penalties for human smuggling. 
C)  It allowed 100,000 people without lawful immigration status to remain in Texas. 
D)  It authorized money to hire more state troopers. 
E)  It increased the number of "sanctuary cities" in Texas.

Question 5

How do the demographics of Texas impact the state's immigration policy?

Accepted Answer

The demographics of Texas play a signifi

Question 6

Which of these has been part of Governor Greg Abbott's immigration policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using the Texas National Guard to patrol the Texas-Mexico border 
B)  Creating so-called camps where the children of suspected illegal immigrants were sent 
C)  Increasing penalties for human smuggling 
D)  Using the Texas State Guard to round up and jail suspected illegal immigrants 
E)  Eliminating the ability of some immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates 
A)  Using the Texas National Guard to patrol the Texas-Mexico border 
B)  Creating so-called camps where the children of suspected illegal immigrants were sent 
C)  Increasing penalties for human smuggling 
D)  Using the Texas State Guard to round up and jail suspected illegal immigrants 
E)  Eliminating the ability of some immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates

Question 7

What is the name of the procedure whereby state agencies are reviewed every 12 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sunset process 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Deregulation 
D)  Performance review 
E)  Administrative oversight 
A)  Sunset process 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Deregulation 
D)  Performance review 
E)  Administrative oversight

Question 8

How does the way that Texas government is organized affect public policy? What other influences outside of the government itself affect how policy is made in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The way that the Texas government is org

Question 9

How does a recipient of public assistance use the Lone Star Card?

Accepted Answer

A)  To obtain food items in a grocery store 
B)  To obtain emergency medical treatment at a hospital 
C)  To obtain a loan from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program 
D)  As proof of state citizenship to renew a driving license or obtain a marriage license 
E)  As a way to establish credit at small,independent grocery stores 
A)  To obtain food items in a grocery store 
B)  To obtain emergency medical treatment at a hospital 
C)  To obtain a loan from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program 
D)  As proof of state citizenship to renew a driving license or obtain a marriage license 
E)  As a way to establish credit at small,independent grocery stores

Question 10

Under the rule of capture,which of these controls underground water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual landowners 
B)  Federal government 
C)  State government 
D)  County government 
E)  The public at large 
A)  Individual landowners 
B)  Federal government 
C)  State government 
D)  County government 
E)  The public at large

Question 11

What is one reason why the current Texas testing program (STAAR)is controversial?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not require end-of-course tests for some subjects. 
B)  It is used for evaluating teachers and schools. 
C)  In practice,it does not encourage teaching to the test. 
D)  It allows disabled students extra time to complete the tests. 
E)  The tests are not closely tied to college readiness. 
A)  It does not require end-of-course tests for some subjects. 
B)  It is used for evaluating teachers and schools. 
C)  In practice,it does not encourage teaching to the test. 
D)  It allows disabled students extra time to complete the tests. 
E)  The tests are not closely tied to college readiness.

Question 12

Which two issues have seen the most public policy attention in Texas's higher education in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  On-campus binge drinking and a resurgence of racism and sexism 
B)  Rising tuition costs and falling test scores 
C)  Political correctness and a lack of diversity in the classroom 
D)  Funding and providing access to the state's highly diverse population 
E)  Falling enrollment and school loan defaults 
A)  On-campus binge drinking and a resurgence of racism and sexism 
B)  Rising tuition costs and falling test scores 
C)  Political correctness and a lack of diversity in the classroom 
D)  Funding and providing access to the state's highly diverse population 
E)  Falling enrollment and school loan defaults

Question 13

Which of these entities coordinates environmental policies in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental Protection Agency 
B)  Department of Parks and Wildlife 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 
E)  The Texas Agriculture Department 
A)  Environmental Protection Agency 
B)  Department of Parks and Wildlife 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 
E)  The Texas Agriculture Department

Question 14

What is the role of lobbyists regarding public policy? In what ways do lobbyists work with the bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

Lobbyists play a significant role in sha

Question 15

Texas's commitment to education began with which state constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  1861 
B)  1845 
C)  1877 
D)  1836 
E)  1876 
A)  1861 
B)  1845 
C)  1877 
D)  1836 
E)  1876

Question 16

Which state has passed legislation that has been described as "harsh" toward immigrants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alaska 
B)  Texas 
C)  Alabama 
D)  Maine 
E)  Ohio 
A)  Alaska 
B)  Texas 
C)  Alabama 
D)  Maine 
E)  Ohio

Question 17

Identify the principal environmental issues in Texas.Which state agencies are responsible for addressing these issues?

Accepted Answer

The principal environmental issues in Te

Question 18

Which of these terms describes the elimination of government restrictions to allow free market forces to prevail?

Accepted Answer

A)  Devolution 
B)  Co-opting 
C)  Gerrymandering 
D)  Deregulation 
E)  Upsizing 
A)  Devolution 
B)  Co-opting 
C)  Gerrymandering 
D)  Deregulation 
E)  Upsizing

Question 19

Which interest group in Texas has argued forcefully that the United States needs comprehensive immigration policy reform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical groups 
B)  Voting rights groups 
C)  Gun rights groups 
D)  Business groups 
E)  Consumer advocacy groups 
A)  Medical groups 
B)  Voting rights groups 
C)  Gun rights groups 
D)  Business groups 
E)  Consumer advocacy groups

Question 20

Which of these is the most important factor shaping decisions made by local school boards and superintendents?

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal government 
B)  State authorities 
C)  The Texas Senate 
D)  County rules 
E)  The Texas Constitution 
A)  The federal government 
B)  State authorities 
C)  The Texas Senate 
D)  County rules 
E)  The Texas Constitution

What was the issue at hand in the case of United States v.Texas?

The relationship between Texas and which Latin American nation complicates the state's immigration policy?

Which of the following statements regarding bureaucracies and public policy in Texas is true?

Which of the following was a provision of House Bill 11?

How do the demographics of Texas impact the state's immigration policy?

Which of these has been part of Governor Greg Abbott's immigration policy?

What is the name of the procedure whereby state agencies are reviewed every 12 years?

How does the way that Texas government is organized affect public policy? What other influences outside of the government itself affect how policy is made in Texas?

How does a recipient of public assistance use the Lone Star Card?

Under the rule of capture,which of these controls underground water?

What is one reason why the current Texas testing program (STAAR)is controversial?

Which two issues have seen the most public policy attention in Texas's higher education in recent years?

Which of these entities coordinates environmental policies in Texas?

What is the role of lobbyists regarding public policy? In what ways do lobbyists work with the bureaucracy?

Texas's commitment to education began with which state constitution?

Which state has passed legislation that has been described as "harsh" toward immigrants?

Identify the principal environmental issues in Texas.Which state agencies are responsible for addressing these issues?

Which of these terms describes the elimination of government restrictions to allow free market forces to prevail?

Which interest group in Texas has argued forcefully that the United States needs comprehensive immigration policy reform?

Which of these is the most important factor shaping decisions made by local school boards and superintendents?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

The Criminal Justice System

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Exam 12: Public Policy and Administration

What was the issue at hand in the case of United States v.Texas?

The relationship between Texas and which Latin American nation complicates the state's immigration policy?

Which of the following statements regarding bureaucracies and public policy in Texas is true?

Which of the following was a provision of House Bill 11?

How do the demographics of Texas impact the state's immigration policy?

Which of these has been part of Governor Greg Abbott's immigration policy?

What is the name of the procedure whereby state agencies are reviewed every 12 years?

How does the way that Texas government is organized affect public policy? What other influences outside of the government itself affect how policy is made in Texas?

How does a recipient of public assistance use the Lone Star Card?

Under the rule of capture,which of these controls underground water?

What is one reason why the current Texas testing program (STAAR)is controversial?

Which two issues have seen the most public policy attention in Texas's higher education in recent years?

Which of these entities coordinates environmental policies in Texas?

What is the role of lobbyists regarding public policy? In what ways do lobbyists work with the bureaucracy?

Texas's commitment to education began with which state constitution?

Which state has passed legislation that has been described as "harsh" toward immigrants?

Identify the principal environmental issues in Texas.Which state agencies are responsible for addressing these issues?

Which of these terms describes the elimination of government restrictions to allow free market forces to prevail?

Which interest group in Texas has argued forcefully that the United States needs comprehensive immigration policy reform?

Which of these is the most important factor shaping decisions made by local school boards and superintendents?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

The Criminal Justice System

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