Exam 10: Public Policy and Administration

As a citizen, do you think your interests are better protected by programs and regulations made by the federal government, the state government, or by local government? Give some examples of programs better suited to each level.

How many community college districts are there in Texas?

Three factors that are important in determining a state agency's success in achieving its policy goalsare

The mission of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission is to

Over the years criticism has been leveled at the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas attorney general for

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

State agencies are sometimes created as a result of

A system that hires employees based on their expertise and competency is called a

In recent years, Texas's poverty rate has been

Electric providers in Texas are regulated by the

Which of the following sets human service policy in Texas for those agencies that administer such policy?

State agencies within Texas were created by the

Which policy regarding state employees is set by the legislature?

Which of the following is not true of charter schools in Texas?

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Imagine you are a 19-year-old mother of one child, a recipient of public assistance, and a resident of Dallas County. Which of the following most threatens you?

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

Which of the following is true?

The approximate number of independent school districts in Texas is

The two widely recognized ''flagship'' state universities in Texas are