Question 1

Approximately what proportion of Texans speak a language other than English at home?

Accepted Answer

A)  One-tenth (1/10) 
B)  One-fifth (1/5) 
C)  One-third (1/3) 
D)  One-half (1/2) 
E)  One-fourth (1/2) 
A)  One-tenth (1/10) 
B)  One-fifth (1/5) 
C)  One-third (1/3) 
D)  One-half (1/2) 
E)  One-fourth (1/2)

Question 2

Explain the difference between politics and government.​

Accepted Answer

Politics and government are two terms th

Question 3

By 2018,approximately what proportion of Texas children were living in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  One in twenty (1/20) 
B)  One in ten (1/10) 
C)  One in five (1/5) 
D)  One in two (1/2) 
E)  One in Six (1/6) 
A)  One in twenty (1/20) 
B)  One in ten (1/10) 
C)  One in five (1/5) 
D)  One in two (1/2) 
E)  One in Six (1/6)

Question 4

Which of the following was created in 1957 for purposes of state mandated water planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Education Agency 
B)  Texas Department of Water 
C)  Texas Environmental Protection Agency 
D)  Texas Water Development Board 
E)  Texas Water Planning Commission 
A)  Texas Education Agency 
B)  Texas Department of Water 
C)  Texas Environmental Protection Agency 
D)  Texas Water Development Board 
E)  Texas Water Planning Commission

Question 5

Why did the Native American population in Texas decline in the centuries following European colonization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Europeans paid native peoples for their land and encouraged them to leave the area. 
B)  Marriage between native peoples and European settlers quickly diffused the native population. 
C)  Native American tribes wiped each other out fighting over land unclaimed by European settlers. 
D)  Nothing in particular contributed to the decline of the Native American population. 
E)  Diseases decimated native communities and violence between native peoples and Europeans was frequent. 
A)  Europeans paid native peoples for their land and encouraged them to leave the area. 
B)  Marriage between native peoples and European settlers quickly diffused the native population. 
C)  Native American tribes wiped each other out fighting over land unclaimed by European settlers. 
D)  Nothing in particular contributed to the decline of the Native American population. 
E)  Diseases decimated native communities and violence between native peoples and Europeans was frequent.

Question 6

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education in Texas has produced the highest literacy rate among adults of any of the 50 states. 
B)  Texas schools are focused mainly on preparing Texas's citizens for careers in science and technology. 
C)  The state of Texas spends more on education per pupil than any other state. 
D)  College educators complain many students are poorly prepared for higher education,and employers express concern about a decline in reading and writing skills among young Texans. 
E)  Admission to high schools in Texas is based on standardized test results. 
A)  Education in Texas has produced the highest literacy rate among adults of any of the 50 states. 
B)  Texas schools are focused mainly on preparing Texas's citizens for careers in science and technology. 
C)  The state of Texas spends more on education per pupil than any other state. 
D)  College educators complain many students are poorly prepared for higher education,and employers express concern about a decline in reading and writing skills among young Texans. 
E)  Admission to high schools in Texas is based on standardized test results.

Question 7

Which of the following regions is most likely to elect Democratic representatives today?

Accepted Answer

A)  East Texas 
B)  West Texas 
C)  South Texas 
D)  The Panhandle 
E)  German Hill Country 
A)  East Texas 
B)  West Texas 
C)  South Texas 
D)  The Panhandle 
E)  German Hill Country

Question 8

What is the political culture of Texas dominated by,according to Professor Daniel Elazar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualistic subculture 
B)  Individualistic and traditionalistic subcultures 
C)  Moralistic and traditionalistic subcultures 
D)  Moralistic and individualistic subcultures 
E)  Traditionalistic subculture 
A)  Individualistic subculture 
B)  Individualistic and traditionalistic subcultures 
C)  Moralistic and traditionalistic subcultures 
D)  Moralistic and individualistic subcultures 
E)  Traditionalistic subculture

Question 9

How many of the thirteen fastest-growing cities in the United States in 2018 were in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Three 
C)  Seven 
D)  Fourteen 
E)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Three 
C)  Seven 
D)  Fourteen 
E)  Four

Question 10

What is Texas implementing when the legislature increases taxes to meet the goal of improving streets and highways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public policy 
B)  A federal mandate 
C)  Justice 
D)  Regulatory authority 
E)  Socialism 
A)  Public policy 
B)  A federal mandate 
C)  Justice 
D)  Regulatory authority 
E)  Socialism

Question 11

Critically examine the controversy over hydraulic fracturing (fracking)in Texas.In your response,outline the benefits and challenges that fracking brings to the state;describe the role that you would like to see the government play in supporting,regulating,or ending fracking;and specify which energy sources you would want the state to invest in for the future and why.

Accepted Answer

The controversy over hydraulic fracturin

Question 12

About what percentage of U.S.exports to Mexico are produced in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  80 
E)  90 
A)  50 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  80 
E)  90

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the service industry in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  It pays lower wages and salaries than manufacturing firms. 
B)  It is one of the slowest growing economic sectors in Texas. 
C)  It has created genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 
D)  It employs over one-half of all Texas workers. 
E)  It is being replaced by robots and automation. 
A)  It pays lower wages and salaries than manufacturing firms. 
B)  It is one of the slowest growing economic sectors in Texas. 
C)  It has created genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 
D)  It employs over one-half of all Texas workers. 
E)  It is being replaced by robots and automation.

Question 14

What is the process of policymaking that involves conﬂict and cooperation between political parties and other groups that seek to elect government ofﬁcials or to inﬂuence those ofﬁcials when they make public policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Politics 
B)  Public opinion 
C)  Government 
D)  Justice 
E)  Compromise 
A)  Politics 
B)  Public opinion 
C)  Government 
D)  Justice 
E)  Compromise

Question 15

Approximately how much did the Texas population grow between 2000 and 2018?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 percent 
B)  27 percent 
C)  11 percent 
D)  38 percent 
E)  42 percent 
A)  4 percent 
B)  27 percent 
C)  11 percent 
D)  38 percent 
E)  42 percent

Approximately what proportion of Texans speak a language other than English at home?

Explain the difference between politics and government.

By 2018,approximately what proportion of Texas children were living in poverty?

Which of the following was created in 1957 for purposes of state mandated water planning?

Why did the Native American population in Texas decline in the centuries following European colonization?

Which of the following is a true statement?

Which of the following regions is most likely to elect Democratic representatives today?

What is the political culture of Texas dominated by,according to Professor Daniel Elazar?

How many of the thirteen fastest-growing cities in the United States in 2018 were in Texas?

What is Texas implementing when the legislature increases taxes to meet the goal of improving streets and highways?

About what percentage of U.S.exports to Mexico are produced in Texas?

Which of the following is true about the service industry in Texas?

What is the process of policymaking that involves conﬂict and cooperation between political parties and other groups that seek to elect government ofﬁcials or to inﬂuence those ofﬁcials when they make public policy?

Approximately how much did the Texas population grow between 2000 and 2018?

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

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

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Exam 1: The Environment of Texas Politics

Approximately what proportion of Texans speak a language other than English at home?

Explain the difference between politics and government.​

By 2018,approximately what proportion of Texas children were living in poverty?

Which of the following was created in 1957 for purposes of state mandated water planning?

Why did the Native American population in Texas decline in the centuries following European colonization?

Which of the following is a true statement?

Which of the following regions is most likely to elect Democratic representatives today?

What is the political culture of Texas dominated by,according to Professor Daniel Elazar?

How many of the thirteen fastest-growing cities in the United States in 2018 were in Texas?

What is Texas implementing when the legislature increases taxes to meet the goal of improving streets and highways?

About what percentage of U.S.exports to Mexico are produced in Texas?

Which of the following is true about the service industry in Texas?

What is the process of policymaking that involves conﬂict and cooperation between political parties and other groups that seek to elect government ofﬁcials or to inﬂuence those ofﬁcials when they make public policy?

Approximately how much did the Texas population grow between 2000 and 2018?

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

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

Filters

Explain the difference between politics and government.