Question 1

What is meant by initiative and referendum? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Would you support Texas adopting initiative and referendum?

Accepted Answer

Initiative and referendum are two forms

Question 2

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

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A)  denies all powers to the states except for those specifically granted to them. 
B)  makes no mention of the state governments. 
C)  grants all undesignated powers to the federal government. 
D)  reserves to the states those powers not delegated to the federal government. 
A)  denies all powers to the states except for those specifically granted to them. 
B)  makes no mention of the state governments. 
C)  grants all undesignated powers to the federal government. 
D)  reserves to the states those powers not delegated to the federal government.

Question 3

How may the state constitution be revised? If you were a member of a constitutional convention, what change would you propose regarding the structure and function of one of the three branches of government? If you would prefer to prevent change, choose one branch and explain why you think it is the best possible system for Texas.

Accepted Answer

The state constitution may be revised th

Question 4

The trend in federal-state relations since the 1980s can best be described as the

Accepted Answer

A)  federal government assuming more financial responsibility for state programs. 
B)  states assuming more responsibility for Social Security and Medicare. 
C)  federal government transferring more responsibility to the states but reducing funding. 
D)  states playing a larger role in the area of national defense and border security. 
A)  federal government assuming more financial responsibility for state programs. 
B)  states assuming more responsibility for Social Security and Medicare. 
C)  federal government transferring more responsibility to the states but reducing funding. 
D)  states playing a larger role in the area of national defense and border security.

Question 5

Which of the following is not part of the formal amendment process for state constitutional amendments?

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A)  Two-thirds vote of a joint resolution in the state legislature 
B)  Explanatory statements prepared and published in state newspapers 
C)  Signature of the governor 
D)  Simple majority of the voters who vote in the election 
A)  Two-thirds vote of a joint resolution in the state legislature 
B)  Explanatory statements prepared and published in state newspapers 
C)  Signature of the governor 
D)  Simple majority of the voters who vote in the election

Question 6

Texas _________ funds from the federal government for unemployment, Medicaid, and public school funding.

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A)  refused 
B)  accepted 
C)  matched 
D)  None of these choices is true. 
A)  refused 
B)  accepted 
C)  matched 
D)  None of these choices is true.

Question 7

After considering Texas'schallenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court ruled that

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A)  the U.S. government may penalize those without insurance, but may not withdraw Medicaid funding from states that refuse to expand the program. 
B)  the entire Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. 
C)  the U.S. government may withdraw Medicaid funding from states that refuse to expand the program, but may not penalize those without insurance. 
D)  the entire Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is constitutional. 
A)  the U.S. government may penalize those without insurance, but may not withdraw Medicaid funding from states that refuse to expand the program. 
B)  the entire Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. 
C)  the U.S. government may withdraw Medicaid funding from states that refuse to expand the program, but may not penalize those without insurance. 
D)  the entire Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is constitutional.

Question 8

Which situation would be covered by the "full faith and credit" clause of the U.S. Constitution?

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A)  Texas recognizes a Louisiana marriage license. 
B)  Texas returns a fugitive from Oklahoma. 
C)  Texas charges out-of-state tuition for a citizen of Iowa attending college in Texas. 
D)  Texas grants a corporation domiciled in Ohio the privilege of doing business in Texas. 
A)  Texas recognizes a Louisiana marriage license. 
B)  Texas returns a fugitive from Oklahoma. 
C)  Texas charges out-of-state tuition for a citizen of Iowa attending college in Texas. 
D)  Texas grants a corporation domiciled in Ohio the privilege of doing business in Texas.

Question 9

Which of the following does not describe the Texans elected to a state constitutional convention in the summer of 1875?

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A)  Mostly non-native Texans 
B)  Members of the Texas Grange 
C)  Texans dedicated to reducing government spending 
D)  Residents interested in strengthening the power of state government 
A)  Mostly non-native Texans 
B)  Members of the Texas Grange 
C)  Texans dedicated to reducing government spending 
D)  Residents interested in strengthening the power of state government

Question 10

The powers of the national government that are specifically stated in the U.S. Constitution are referred to as

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A)  delegated powers. 
B)  implied powers. 
C)  inherent powers. 
D)  reserved powers. 
A)  delegated powers. 
B)  implied powers. 
C)  inherent powers. 
D)  reserved powers.

Question 11

Because of the prevailing political philosophy among delegates in 1875, the Texas government mayexercise

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A)  any power it chooses. 
B)  any power not prohibited by the Texas Constitution. 
C)  only those powers specified in the Texas Constitution. 
D)  only those powers defined by the Texas Supreme Court. 
A)  any power it chooses. 
B)  any power not prohibited by the Texas Constitution. 
C)  only those powers specified in the Texas Constitution. 
D)  only those powers defined by the Texas Supreme Court.

Question 12

Proposed amendments to the state constitution are ratified by

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A)  the legislature. 
B)  the governor. 
C)  Texas voters. 
D)  county commissioners. 
A)  the legislature. 
B)  the governor. 
C)  Texas voters. 
D)  county commissioners.

Question 13

In which of the following ways can the federal government influence state policymaking?

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A)  Directly elect state officials 
B)  Directly legislate for the state 
C)  Place states in receivership 
D)  Offer federal grants-in-aid 
A)  Directly elect state officials 
B)  Directly legislate for the state 
C)  Place states in receivership 
D)  Offer federal grants-in-aid

Question 14

Trace the history of constitutional development in Texas between 1827 and 1845. Describe the historical and political events that led to the creation of the Republic of Texas, and then to the admission of Texas as a state within the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trace the history of constitutional development in...

Question 15

The federal government extended its power to regulate aspects of the economy such as railroads, worker safety, minimum wages, and maximum hours principally through

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A)  repeal of the Tenth Amendment. 
B)  broad interpretation of the interstate commerce clause. 
C)  state government secession. 
D)  a more restricted use of Article I power. 
A)  repeal of the Tenth Amendment. 
B)  broad interpretation of the interstate commerce clause. 
C)  state government secession. 
D)  a more restricted use of Article I power.

Question 16

Discuss the role of slavery, emancipation, and rights for freed slaves in the history of constitutional development in Texas between 1861 and 1876. Be certain to include in your discussion each of the constitutions and the people and historic events that had a hand in shaping them.

Accepted Answer

The role of slavery, emancipation, and r

Question 17

As a result of Thelma White's 1955 lawsuit against the state of Texas, the Court ruled that

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A)  the state laws requiring segregation in higher education were invalid. 
B)  Texas could not secede from the Union. 
C)  discriminatory sodomy laws were unconstitutional. 
D)  all of these choices were results of Thelma White's lawsuit. 
A)  the state laws requiring segregation in higher education were invalid. 
B)  Texas could not secede from the Union. 
C)  discriminatory sodomy laws were unconstitutional. 
D)  all of these choices were results of Thelma White's lawsuit.

Question 18

The "necessary and proper" clause, found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegated power 
B)  Implied power 
C)  Inherent power 
D)  Reserved power 
A)  Delegated power 
B)  Implied power 
C)  Inherent power 
D)  Reserved power

Question 19

The special election of 1975 on the proposed Texas Constitution resulted in

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A)  overwhelming voter approval for the document. 
B)  a 62 percent turnout of registered voters defeating the proposed constitution. 
C)  defeat of all eight submissions with a low voter-turnout. 
D)  approval of four of the eight submissions and defeat of the other four. 
A)  overwhelming voter approval for the document. 
B)  a 62 percent turnout of registered voters defeating the proposed constitution. 
C)  defeat of all eight submissions with a low voter-turnout. 
D)  approval of four of the eight submissions and defeat of the other four.

Question 20

The national supremacy clause is found in which article of the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Article I 
B)  Article V 
C)  Article VI 
D)  Article X 
A)  Article I 
B)  Article V 
C)  Article VI 
D)  Article X

What is meant by initiative and referendum? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Would you support Texas adopting initiative and referendum?

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

The trend in federal-state relations since the 1980s can best be described as the

Which of the following is not part of the formal amendment process for state constitutional amendments?

Texas _________ funds from the federal government for unemployment, Medicaid, and public school funding.

After considering Texas'schallenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court ruled that

Which situation would be covered by the "full faith and credit" clause of the U.S. Constitution?

Which of the following does not describe the Texans elected to a state constitutional convention in the summer of 1875?

The powers of the national government that are specifically stated in the U.S. Constitution are referred to as

Because of the prevailing political philosophy among delegates in 1875, the Texas government mayexercise

Proposed amendments to the state constitution are ratified by

In which of the following ways can the federal government influence state policymaking?

Trace the history of constitutional development in Texas between 1827 and 1845. Describe the historical and political events that led to the creation of the Republic of Texas, and then to the admission of Texas as a state within the United States.

The federal government extended its power to regulate aspects of the economy such as railroads, worker safety, minimum wages, and maximum hours principally through

Discuss the role of slavery, emancipation, and rights for freed slaves in the history of constitutional development in Texas between 1861 and 1876. Be certain to include in your discussion each of the constitutions and the people and historic events that had a hand in shaping them.

As a result of Thelma White's 1955 lawsuit against the state of Texas, the Court ruled that

The "necessary and proper" clause, found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, is an example of which of the following?

The special election of 1975 on the proposed Texas Constitution resulted in

The national supremacy clause is found in which article of the U.S. Constitution?

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Exam 2: Federalism and the Texas Constitution

What is meant by initiative and referendum? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Would you support Texas adopting initiative and referendum?

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

The trend in federal-state relations since the 1980s can best be described as the

Which of the following is not part of the formal amendment process for state constitutional amendments?

Texas _________ funds from the federal government for unemployment, Medicaid, and public school funding.

After considering Texas'schallenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court ruled that

Which situation would be covered by the "full faith and credit" clause of the U.S. Constitution?

Which of the following does not describe the Texans elected to a state constitutional convention in the summer of 1875?

The powers of the national government that are specifically stated in the U.S. Constitution are referred to as

Because of the prevailing political philosophy among delegates in 1875, the Texas government mayexercise

Proposed amendments to the state constitution are ratified by

In which of the following ways can the federal government influence state policymaking?

Trace the history of constitutional development in Texas between 1827 and 1845. Describe the historical and political events that led to the creation of the Republic of Texas, and then to the admission of Texas as a state within the United States.

The federal government extended its power to regulate aspects of the economy such as railroads, worker safety, minimum wages, and maximum hours principally through

Discuss the role of slavery, emancipation, and rights for freed slaves in the history of constitutional development in Texas between 1861 and 1876. Be certain to include in your discussion each of the constitutions and the people and historic events that had a hand in shaping them.

As a result of Thelma White's 1955 lawsuit against the state of Texas, the Court ruled that

The "necessary and proper" clause, found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, is an example of which of the following?

The special election of 1975 on the proposed Texas Constitution resulted in

The national supremacy clause is found in which article of the U.S. Constitution?

The Environment of Texas Politics

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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