Question 1

In 1949,which law increased state funding and established the Texas Education Agency (TEA),which carries out the state's educational program?

Accepted Answer

A) No Child Left Behind 
B) Gilmer Aikin 
C) Top 10 percent plan 
D) Texas Education Agency 
A) No Child Left Behind 
B) Gilmer Aikin 
C) Top 10 percent plan 
D) Texas Education Agency B

Question 2

When did the state of Texas initiate the top 10 percent plan?

Accepted Answer

A) When the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that race could not be considered in affirmative action admission policies 
B) When the colleges and universities noticed a decline in the enrollment of women and minority ethnic groups 
C) When colleges and universities realized they failed to meet standard admission criteria 
D) When Latino,low-income,and rural student admission to state universities began to stabilize 
A) When the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that race could not be considered in affirmative action admission policies 
B) When the colleges and universities noticed a decline in the enrollment of women and minority ethnic groups 
C) When colleges and universities realized they failed to meet standard admission criteria 
D) When Latino,low-income,and rural student admission to state universities began to stabilize A

Question 3

Which of the following has occurred because of Texas's state government-imposed mandates on local governments?

Accepted Answer

A) Both state and local taxes have remained high. 
B) State taxes have remained high,but local taxes are lower than in many states. 
C) State taxes have remained low,but local taxes are higher than in many states. 
D) Texas does not impose unfunded mandates on local governments. 
A) Both state and local taxes have remained high. 
B) State taxes have remained high,but local taxes are lower than in many states. 
C) State taxes have remained low,but local taxes are higher than in many states. 
D) Texas does not impose unfunded mandates on local governments. C

Question 4

During the 2014-2015 fiscal year,what percentage of estimated Texas revenues came from the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A) 44 
B) 35.5 
C) 50 
D) 25 
A) 44 
B) 35.5 
C) 50 
D) 25

Question 5

At the beginning of each legislative session,the _________ reports to the legislature the total amount of revenues expected from current taxes and other sources.

Accepted Answer

A) secretary of state 
B) comptroller of public accounts 
C) state clerk 
D) state auditor 
A) secretary of state 
B) comptroller of public accounts 
C) state clerk 
D) state auditor

Question 6

Explain the concept of ability to pay and why it is important for understanding taxation.​

Accepted Answer

The concept of ability to pay is a funda

Question 7

Individual and corporate income taxes immediately became the national government's major source of funding and today,they constitute approximately _________ percent of federal tax revenue.

Accepted Answer

A) 57 
B) 35 
C) 26 
D) 45 
A) 57 
B) 35 
C) 26 
D) 45

Question 8

All of the following are seldom taxed with the exception of

Accepted Answer

A) stocks. 
B) real estate. 
C) bonds. 
D) securities. 
A) stocks. 
B) real estate. 
C) bonds. 
D) securities.

Question 9

How does the data collected on public opinion toward public education funding suggest complex,even contradictory,sentiments?

Accepted Answer

The data collected on public opinion tow

Question 10

Which of the following is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive property taxes could discourage construction and repair of buildings. 
B) High income taxes can discourage general economic activity. 
C) Raising the tax rate guarantees increased revenues. 
D) To raise necessary revenue,a tax must not discourage too much of the activity that produces the income. 
A) Excessive property taxes could discourage construction and repair of buildings. 
B) High income taxes can discourage general economic activity. 
C) Raising the tax rate guarantees increased revenues. 
D) To raise necessary revenue,a tax must not discourage too much of the activity that produces the income.

Question 11

Describe the role of the THECB in Texas.​

Accepted Answer

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating

Question 12

Which of the following income groups in Texas paid the highest percentage in effective taxes?

Accepted Answer

A) Lower 
B) Middle 
C) Upper middle 
D) Upper 
A) Lower 
B) Middle 
C) Upper middle 
D) Upper

Question 13

Which method is most often employed to recapture property tax dollars for poorer school districts?

Accepted Answer

A) Combing school districts 
B) Busing 
C) State redistribution 
D) School reassignment 
A) Combing school districts 
B) Busing 
C) State redistribution 
D) School reassignment

Question 14

Contrast progressive and regressive taxation.Construct a supported argument advocating one or the other.​

Accepted Answer

Progressive taxation is a system where t

Question 15

What taxes are the major source of revenue for virtually all local government,cities,counties,and special duties?

Accepted Answer

A) Property 
B) Ad valorem 
C) Severance 
D) Selective sales 
A) Property 
B) Ad valorem 
C) Severance 
D) Selective sales

Question 16

Ad valorem means

Accepted Answer

A) "according to the location." 
B) "according to the homestead." 
C) "according to value." 
D) "according to the square mileage." 
A) "according to the location." 
B) "according to the homestead." 
C) "according to value." 
D) "according to the square mileage."

Question 17

What are the issues surrounding curriculum in Texas?​

Accepted Answer

The issues surrounding curriculum in Tex

Question 18

Regulatory taxes are sometimes called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) sin tax. 
B) use tax. 
C) selective tax. 
D) objected tax. 
A) sin tax. 
B) use tax. 
C) selective tax. 
D) objected tax.

Question 19

Contrast TANF benefits in Texas with the national average.How does the rate of insured in Texas differ from the national average? What are the potential long-term costs of these differences?​

Accepted Answer

In Texas, the Temporary Assistance for N

Question 20

What kinds of taxes are included in the retail prices of the goods and services?

Accepted Answer

A) General sales tax 
B) Selective sales tax 
C) Hidden taxes 
D) Gross receipt tax 
A) General sales tax 
B) Selective sales tax 
C) Hidden taxes 
D) Gross receipt tax

In 1949,which law increased state funding and established the Texas Education Agency (TEA),which carries out the state's educational program?

When did the state of Texas initiate the top 10 percent plan?

Which of the following has occurred because of Texas's state government-imposed mandates on local governments?

During the 2014-2015 fiscal year,what percentage of estimated Texas revenues came from the federal government?

At the beginning of each legislative session,the _________ reports to the legislature the total amount of revenues expected from current taxes and other sources.

Explain the concept of ability to pay and why it is important for understanding taxation.

Individual and corporate income taxes immediately became the national government's major source of funding and today,they constitute approximately _________ percent of federal tax revenue.

All of the following are seldom taxed with the exception of

How does the data collected on public opinion toward public education funding suggest complex,even contradictory,sentiments?

Which of the following is incorrect?

Describe the role of the THECB in Texas.

Which of the following income groups in Texas paid the highest percentage in effective taxes?

Which method is most often employed to recapture property tax dollars for poorer school districts?

Contrast progressive and regressive taxation.Construct a supported argument advocating one or the other.

What taxes are the major source of revenue for virtually all local government,cities,counties,and special duties?

Ad valorem means

What are the issues surrounding curriculum in Texas?

Regulatory taxes are sometimes called a(n)

Contrast TANF benefits in Texas with the national average.How does the rate of insured in Texas differ from the national average? What are the potential long-term costs of these differences?

What kinds of taxes are included in the retail prices of the goods and services?

Texas Culture and Diversity

Texas in the Federal System

The Texas Constitution in Perspective

Voting and Elections

Political Parties

Interest Groups

The Legislature: Organization and Structure

The Executive

The Judiciary

Law and Due Process

Local Government

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Exam 12: Public Policy in Texas

In 1949,which law increased state funding and established the Texas Education Agency (TEA),which carries out the state's educational program?

When did the state of Texas initiate the top 10 percent plan?

Which of the following has occurred because of Texas's state government-imposed mandates on local governments?

During the 2014-2015 fiscal year,what percentage of estimated Texas revenues came from the federal government?

At the beginning of each legislative session,the _________ reports to the legislature the total amount of revenues expected from current taxes and other sources.

Explain the concept of ability to pay and why it is important for understanding taxation.​

Individual and corporate income taxes immediately became the national government's major source of funding and today,they constitute approximately _________ percent of federal tax revenue.

All of the following are seldom taxed with the exception of

How does the data collected on public opinion toward public education funding suggest complex,even contradictory,sentiments?

Which of the following is incorrect?

Describe the role of the THECB in Texas.​

Which of the following income groups in Texas paid the highest percentage in effective taxes?

Which method is most often employed to recapture property tax dollars for poorer school districts?

Contrast progressive and regressive taxation.Construct a supported argument advocating one or the other.​

What taxes are the major source of revenue for virtually all local government,cities,counties,and special duties?

Ad valorem means

What are the issues surrounding curriculum in Texas?​

Regulatory taxes are sometimes called a(n)

Contrast TANF benefits in Texas with the national average.How does the rate of insured in Texas differ from the national average? What are the potential long-term costs of these differences?​

What kinds of taxes are included in the retail prices of the goods and services?

Texas Culture and Diversity

Texas in the Federal System

The Texas Constitution in Perspective

Voting and Elections

Political Parties

Interest Groups

The Legislature: Organization and Structure

The Executive

The Judiciary

Law and Due Process

Local Government

Filters

Explain the concept of ability to pay and why it is important for understanding taxation.

Describe the role of the THECB in Texas.

Contrast progressive and regressive taxation.Construct a supported argument advocating one or the other.

What are the issues surrounding curriculum in Texas?

Contrast TANF benefits in Texas with the national average.How does the rate of insured in Texas differ from the national average? What are the potential long-term costs of these differences?