Question 1

Based on current trends, some demographers project that by 2040 Texas Latinos will make up approximately ___________ of the state's population.

Accepted Answer

A)  28 percent 
B)  38 percent 
C)  48percent 
D)  58 percent 
A)  28 percent 
B)  38 percent 
C)  48percent 
D)  58 percent

Question 2

As a result of current immigration policies

Accepted Answer

A)  politicians of both major parties agree on proper naturalization law. 
B)  immigration has declined sharply because Texas employers are unwilling to hire this class of workers. 
C)  many families are separated as undocumented immigrants are arrested, detained, or deported. 
D)  immigration rates have tripled. 
A)  politicians of both major parties agree on proper naturalization law. 
B)  immigration has declined sharply because Texas employers are unwilling to hire this class of workers. 
C)  many families are separated as undocumented immigrants are arrested, detained, or deported. 
D)  immigration rates have tripled.

Question 3

The development of which industry transformed Texas from a predominantly agricultural culture into an industrial society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cotton 
B)  Cattle 
C)  Timber 
D)  Oil 
A)  Cotton 
B)  Cattle 
C)  Timber 
D)  Oil

Question 4

Complete the following sentence: The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Accepted Answer

A)  has seen decades of economic decline as timber and cotton production become less profitable. 
B)  has seen decades of economic decline as businesses continue to move to other regions. 
C)  has seen decades of strong economic growth as major corporations move their headquarters there. 
D)  has seen decades of strong economic growth as agriculture has become the basis of the local economy. 
A)  has seen decades of economic decline as timber and cotton production become less profitable. 
B)  has seen decades of economic decline as businesses continue to move to other regions. 
C)  has seen decades of strong economic growth as major corporations move their headquarters there. 
D)  has seen decades of strong economic growth as agriculture has become the basis of the local economy.

Question 5

Trace the history of conflict among racial and ethnic groups throughout Texas history. What are the sources of the conflicts? How have relations among racial and ethnic groups changed over time in the state and why? How do you think these relations will change in the future?

Accepted Answer

The history of conflict among racial and

Question 6

The Texas DREAM Act

Accepted Answer

A)  granted amnesty and citizenship to millions of undocumented immigrants in Texas. 
B)  allows certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to Texas as children to pay in-state tuition at public colleges. 
C)  illegal immigration is no longer a problem for Texas. 
D)  authorized the creation of a border fence with a moat along the Texas-Mexico border. 
A)  granted amnesty and citizenship to millions of undocumented immigrants in Texas. 
B)  allows certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to Texas as children to pay in-state tuition at public colleges. 
C)  illegal immigration is no longer a problem for Texas. 
D)  authorized the creation of a border fence with a moat along the Texas-Mexico border.

Question 7

Imagine that a separate state was created for each of Texas's six principal regions. Choose two regions to compare and explain the potential differences between them in political culture, policy decisions, and economic conditions. Explain the potential impact of dividing Texas into separate states on national politics and the U.S. government.

Accepted Answer

If Texas were to be divided into separat

Question 8

The "values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics of a particular region," are collectively referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  political culture. 
B)  political socialization. 
C)  political economics. 
D)  political geography. 
A)  political culture. 
B)  political socialization. 
C)  political economics. 
D)  political geography.

Question 9

Imagine that you have been given autocratic power over Texas. It comes with one condition: you must reduce the percentage of persons living in poverty to 5 percent or less. What would you do? In your discussion, explore the causes and incidence of poverty. You may also want to speculate on whether a high degree of poverty is inevitable.

Accepted Answer

As the autocratic ruler of Texas with th

Question 10

The process of mixing chemicals with sand and water and injecting them into the ground to force out oil and gas from the shale below, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  pumping. 
B)  fracking. 
C)  hydroplaning. 
D)  turbining. 
A)  pumping. 
B)  fracking. 
C)  hydroplaning. 
D)  turbining.

Question 11

Describe the main challenges facing education in Texas and what you think should be done to meet those challenges.

Accepted Answer

The main challenges facing education in

Question 12

The adoption of "right to work"law in Texas demonstrates that the state government maintains a climate friendly to

Accepted Answer

A)  business owners. 
B)  labor unions. 
C)  immigrant laborers. 
D)  women and minorities. 
A)  business owners. 
B)  labor unions. 
C)  immigrant laborers. 
D)  women and minorities.

Question 13

By 2014, 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 four (1/4) 
D)  One in two (1/2) 
A)  One in twenty (1/20) 
B)  One in ten (1/10) 
C)  One in four (1/4) 
D)  One in two (1/2)

Question 14

"A public institution with authority to formulate, adopt, implement, and enforce public policies for a society" defines

Accepted Answer

A)  politics. 
B)  public policy. 
C)  government. 
D)  justice. 
A)  politics. 
B)  public policy. 
C)  government. 
D)  justice.

Question 15

NAFTA has been criticized because of

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of clothing manufacturers in the United States. 
B)  increased air pollution. 
C)  economic damage to fruit and vegetable producers in Texas. 
D)  all of these choices are common criticisms of NAFTA. 
A)  loss of clothing manufacturers in the United States. 
B)  increased air pollution. 
C)  economic damage to fruit and vegetable producers in Texas. 
D)  all of these choices are common criticisms of NAFTA.

Based on current trends, some demographers project that by 2040 Texas Latinos will make up approximately ___________ of the state's population.

As a result of current immigration policies

The development of which industry transformed Texas from a predominantly agricultural culture into an industrial society?

Complete the following sentence: The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Trace the history of conflict among racial and ethnic groups throughout Texas history. What are the sources of the conflicts? How have relations among racial and ethnic groups changed over time in the state and why? How do you think these relations will change in the future?

The Texas DREAM Act

The "values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics of a particular region," are collectively referred to as

The process of mixing chemicals with sand and water and injecting them into the ground to force out oil and gas from the shale below, is referred to as

Describe the main challenges facing education in Texas and what you think should be done to meet those challenges.

The adoption of "right to work"law in Texas demonstrates that the state government maintains a climate friendly to

By 2014, approximately what proportion of Texas children were living in poverty?

"A public institution with authority to formulate, adopt, implement, and enforce public policies for a society" defines

NAFTA has been criticized because of

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 1: The Environment of Texas Politics

Based on current trends, some demographers project that by 2040 Texas Latinos will make up approximately ___________ of the state's population.

As a result of current immigration policies

The development of which industry transformed Texas from a predominantly agricultural culture into an industrial society?

Complete the following sentence: The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Trace the history of conflict among racial and ethnic groups throughout Texas history. What are the sources of the conflicts? How have relations among racial and ethnic groups changed over time in the state and why? How do you think these relations will change in the future?

The Texas DREAM Act

The "values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics of a particular region," are collectively referred to as

The process of mixing chemicals with sand and water and injecting them into the ground to force out oil and gas from the shale below, is referred to as

Describe the main challenges facing education in Texas and what you think should be done to meet those challenges.

The adoption of "right to work"law in Texas demonstrates that the state government maintains a climate friendly to

By 2014, approximately what proportion of Texas children were living in poverty?

"A public institution with authority to formulate, adopt, implement, and enforce public policies for a society" defines

NAFTA has been criticized because of

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters