Question 1

The largest share of public land revenue in Texas is derived from

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A)  the sale of land to private individuals. 
B)  the sale of timber. 
C)  oil lease fees and royalties. 
D)  recreational use fees. 
A)  the sale of land to private individuals. 
B)  the sale of timber. 
C)  oil lease fees and royalties. 
D)  recreational use fees.

Question 2

Parents may lock in the cost of future tuition and fees at a state university or college through

Accepted Answer

A)  Teach for Texas Fund. 
B)  Texas Tomorrow Fund. 
C)  Available University Fund. 
D)  Texas Grant towards Excellence Fund. 
A)  Teach for Texas Fund. 
B)  Texas Tomorrow Fund. 
C)  Available University Fund. 
D)  Texas Grant towards Excellence Fund.

Question 3

According to the Texas Transportation Commission, the newest means of financing Texas highways is the use of

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A)  money from the sale of bonds. 
B)  money collected from tolls. 
C)  increased gas taxes. 
D)  a state income tax. 
A)  money from the sale of bonds. 
B)  money collected from tolls. 
C)  increased gas taxes. 
D)  a state income tax.

Question 4

Which statement best characterizes the status of Texas highways?

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A)  Many highways are in disrepair, but there are adequate funds for their repair. 
B)  Large sums of money are currently needed for highway repair and maintenance. 
C)  It probably makes more sense to build new highways than to repair old ones. 
D)  The state has more than adequately maintained its highways since 1984. 
A)  Many highways are in disrepair, but there are adequate funds for their repair. 
B)  Large sums of money are currently needed for highway repair and maintenance. 
C)  It probably makes more sense to build new highways than to repair old ones. 
D)  The state has more than adequately maintained its highways since 1984.

Question 5

Describe the system of public school (K-12) funding in Texas. Why is unequal funding such a problem for public schools? Evaluate the "Robin Hood"plan for funding equalization.

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The system of public school funding in T

Question 6

Most non-farm jobs in Texas are in the general area of

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A)  manufacturing. 
B)  service providing. 
C)  food processing. 
D)  local government. 
A)  manufacturing. 
B)  service providing. 
C)  food processing. 
D)  local government.

Question 7

Identify and describe the non-tax sources of revenue on which Texas relies. What are the positive and negative aspects of relying on these revenue sources? Which of these non-tax revenues could Texas least afford to lose, and why?

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The answer of Identify and describe the non-tax sources of...

Question 8

The state's Economic Stabilization Fund is

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A)  funded by proceeds from the state lottery. 
B)  used to fund local government operations. 
C)  used to supplement federal grants when those decline. 
D)  sometimes called the "rainy day" fund. 
A)  funded by proceeds from the state lottery. 
B)  used to fund local government operations. 
C)  used to supplement federal grants when those decline. 
D)  sometimes called the "rainy day" fund.

Question 9

Where does Texas rank among the states in the tax burden on its citizens?

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A)  Near the top 
B)  About twentieth 
C)  About thirty-fifth 
D)  Near the bottom 
A)  Near the top 
B)  About twentieth 
C)  About thirty-fifth 
D)  Near the bottom

Question 10

Which of the following is not a source of revenue for Texas state government?

Accepted Answer

A)  State income tax 
B)  General sales tax 
C)  Franchise tax 
D)  Severance tax 
A)  State income tax 
B)  General sales tax 
C)  Franchise tax 
D)  Severance tax

Question 11

Most Texans have indicated in numerous polls that they prefer __________ taxation.

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A)  regressive 
B)  progressive 
C)  flat 
D)  neutral 
A)  regressive 
B)  progressive 
C)  flat 
D)  neutral

Question 12

Describe the procedure for developing and approving a state budget in Texas. Include the roles played by those involved from both the executive and legislative branches. What are the positive and negative aspects of using a two-year budget cycle?

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The procedure for developing and approvi

Question 13

Texas has a regressive system of taxation. Describe the difference between progressive and regressive revenues, and which groups in society benefit from each. Explain why you think Texas should or should not adopt a more progressive system of taxation.

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A regressive system of taxation means th

Question 14

The Robin Hood Plan is an attempt to equalize funding among

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A)  charter schools. 
B)  public schools. 
C)  private universities. 
D)  public universities. 
A)  charter schools. 
B)  public schools. 
C)  private universities. 
D)  public universities.

Question 15

The unemployment compensation system is supported by

Accepted Answer

A)  a special sales tax. 
B)  an excise tax. 
C)  a payroll tax. 
D)  a severance tax. 
A)  a special sales tax. 
B)  an excise tax. 
C)  a payroll tax. 
D)  a severance tax.

Question 16

What is the purpose of the Economic Stabilization Fund in Texas? Describe how it was created and isutilized.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Economic Stabilizatio

Question 17

In response to pressure from small businesses, the state legislature recently

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced the franchise tax for many businesses. 
B)  increased the taxes on tobacco products. 
C)  instituted a state income tax. 
D)  abolished the general sales tax. 
A)  reduced the franchise tax for many businesses. 
B)  increased the taxes on tobacco products. 
C)  instituted a state income tax. 
D)  abolished the general sales tax.

Question 18

In order for Texas to increase its bond debt, approval must be given by the

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A)  Texas legislature. 
B)  Texas governor. 
C)  voters of Texas. 
D)  comptroller of public accounts. 
A)  Texas legislature. 
B)  Texas governor. 
C)  voters of Texas. 
D)  comptroller of public accounts.

Question 19

Describe the history of highway funding in Texas. Identify problems associated with the current system and possible solutions. Should more funding in Texas go to public transportation? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The history of highway funding in Texas

Question 20

Texas has generally resisted using all of the following to balance the budget, except

Accepted Answer

A)  enacting a state income tax. 
B)  increasing various state taxes. 
C)  reducing agency funding. 
D)  borrowing from the "rainy day" fund. 
A)  enacting a state income tax. 
B)  increasing various state taxes. 
C)  reducing agency funding. 
D)  borrowing from the "rainy day" fund.

The largest share of public land revenue in Texas is derived from

Parents may lock in the cost of future tuition and fees at a state university or college through

According to the Texas Transportation Commission, the newest means of financing Texas highways is the use of

Which statement best characterizes the status of Texas highways?

Describe the system of public school (K-12) funding in Texas. Why is unequal funding such a problem for public schools? Evaluate the "Robin Hood"plan for funding equalization.

Most non-farm jobs in Texas are in the general area of

Identify and describe the non-tax sources of revenue on which Texas relies. What are the positive and negative aspects of relying on these revenue sources? Which of these non-tax revenues could Texas least afford to lose, and why?

The state's Economic Stabilization Fund is

Where does Texas rank among the states in the tax burden on its citizens?

Which of the following is not a source of revenue for Texas state government?

Most Texans have indicated in numerous polls that they prefer __________ taxation.

Describe the procedure for developing and approving a state budget in Texas. Include the roles played by those involved from both the executive and legislative branches. What are the positive and negative aspects of using a two-year budget cycle?

Texas has a regressive system of taxation. Describe the difference between progressive and regressive revenues, and which groups in society benefit from each. Explain why you think Texas should or should not adopt a more progressive system of taxation.

The Robin Hood Plan is an attempt to equalize funding among

The unemployment compensation system is supported by

What is the purpose of the Economic Stabilization Fund in Texas? Describe how it was created and isutilized.

In response to pressure from small businesses, the state legislature recently

In order for Texas to increase its bond debt, approval must be given by the

Describe the history of highway funding in Texas. Identify problems associated with the current system and possible solutions. Should more funding in Texas go to public transportation? Why or why not?

Texas has generally resisted using all of the following to balance the budget, except

The Environment of Texas Politics

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

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Exam 13: Finance and Fiscal Policy

The largest share of public land revenue in Texas is derived from

Parents may lock in the cost of future tuition and fees at a state university or college through

According to the Texas Transportation Commission, the newest means of financing Texas highways is the use of

Which statement best characterizes the status of Texas highways?

Describe the system of public school (K-12) funding in Texas. Why is unequal funding such a problem for public schools? Evaluate the "Robin Hood"plan for funding equalization.

Most non-farm jobs in Texas are in the general area of

Identify and describe the non-tax sources of revenue on which Texas relies. What are the positive and negative aspects of relying on these revenue sources? Which of these non-tax revenues could Texas least afford to lose, and why?

The state's Economic Stabilization Fund is

Where does Texas rank among the states in the tax burden on its citizens?

Which of the following is not a source of revenue for Texas state government?

Most Texans have indicated in numerous polls that they prefer __________ taxation.

Describe the procedure for developing and approving a state budget in Texas. Include the roles played by those involved from both the executive and legislative branches. What are the positive and negative aspects of using a two-year budget cycle?

Texas has a regressive system of taxation. Describe the difference between progressive and regressive revenues, and which groups in society benefit from each. Explain why you think Texas should or should not adopt a more progressive system of taxation.

The Robin Hood Plan is an attempt to equalize funding among

The unemployment compensation system is supported by

What is the purpose of the Economic Stabilization Fund in Texas? Describe how it was created and isutilized.

In response to pressure from small businesses, the state legislature recently

In order for Texas to increase its bond debt, approval must be given by the

Describe the history of highway funding in Texas. Identify problems associated with the current system and possible solutions. Should more funding in Texas go to public transportation? Why or why not?

Texas has generally resisted using all of the following to balance the budget, except

The Environment of Texas Politics

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

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