Question 1

Between 2000 and 2010, Texas's population grew by approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  4 percent. 
B)  20 percent. 
C)  8 percent. 
D)  32 percent. 
A)  4 percent. 
B)  20 percent. 
C)  8 percent. 
D)  32 percent. B

Question 2

In the 1980s and 1990s, population shifts in Texas

Accepted Answer

A)  were much different than the national pattern. 
B)  indicated movement from rural to urban areas. 
C)  showed movement from suburbs to cities. 
D)  revealed movement primarily toward areas dependent on oil and agriculture. 
A)  were much different than the national pattern. 
B)  indicated movement from rural to urban areas. 
C)  showed movement from suburbs to cities. 
D)  revealed movement primarily toward areas dependent on oil and agriculture. B

Question 3

Which of the following is currently responsible for federal oversight of immigration issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). 
B)  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 
C)  Drug Enforcement Administration (DE
A) . 
D)  Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC
E) . 
A)  Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). 
B)  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 
C)  Drug Enforcement Administration (DE
A) . 
D)  Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC
E) . D

Question 4

Which statement defines the concept of public policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is set in motion by the media. 
B)  It rarely involves conflict. 
C)  It is of no importance to most citizens. 
D)  It often involves governmental and nongovernmental groups. 
A)  It is set in motion by the media. 
B)  It rarely involves conflict. 
C)  It is of no importance to most citizens. 
D)  It often involves governmental and nongovernmental groups.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding the population of Texas is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The state population has grown at a rate faster than the national average. 
B)  Urbanization has occurred. 
C)  During the twentieth century the state shifted from an urban to a rural society. 
D)  Texas is experiencing suburbanization on a very large scale. 
A)  The state population has grown at a rate faster than the national average. 
B)  Urbanization has occurred. 
C)  During the twentieth century the state shifted from an urban to a rural society. 
D)  Texas is experiencing suburbanization on a very large scale.

Question 6

The North American Free Trade Agreement (1993)

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 
B)  created a superhighway from Mexico to Canada. 
C)  lowered vehicle emission standards for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 
D)  opened trade relations between the U.S. and Cuba. 
A)  reduced tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 
B)  created a superhighway from Mexico to Canada. 
C)  lowered vehicle emission standards for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 
D)  opened trade relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

Question 7

Before the Civil War, the hill country west and north of San Antonio was settled by

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexican immigrants. 
B)  German immigrants. 
C)  Irish immigrants. 
D)  Anglo immigrants. 
A)  Mexican immigrants. 
B)  German immigrants. 
C)  Irish immigrants. 
D)  Anglo immigrants.

Question 8

Discuss the political culture of Texas. From where did it come? What have been its implications for state policy regarding race relations and government regulation of the economy? Do you accept what Professor Elazar has identified as the dominant political culture in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The political culture of Texas is often

Question 9

German immigrants to Texas opposed slavery and the Confederacy, and as a result voted __________ against secession in 1861.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 percent or higher 
B)  50 percent or lower 
C)  35 percent or lower 
D)  61 percent or lower 
A)  40 percent or higher 
B)  50 percent or lower 
C)  35 percent or lower 
D)  61 percent or lower

Question 10

Among the 50 states, Texas currently ranks __________ in population.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fifth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fifth

Question 11

More than __________ percent of U.S. exports to Mexico are produced in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  50 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  80

Question 12

Which is a true statement regarding agriculture in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is hampered by poor rail, road, and harbor facilities. 
B)  It sells most of its output in Texas grocery stores. 
C)  It produces commodities that are largely processed outside the state. 
D)  It is characterized by an increasing number of farms with small acreages. 
A)  It is hampered by poor rail, road, and harbor facilities. 
B)  It sells most of its output in Texas grocery stores. 
C)  It produces commodities that are largely processed outside the state. 
D)  It is characterized by an increasing number of farms with small acreages.

Question 13

Assume 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 leader of Texas with t

Question 14

Some of the criticism over NAFTA has included

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of clothing manufacturers. 
B)  increased air pollution. 
C)  damage to fruit and vegetable producers. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  loss of clothing manufacturers. 
B)  increased air pollution. 
C)  damage to fruit and vegetable producers. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 15

The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently under the Department of

Accepted Answer

A)  State. 
B)  Defense. 
C)  Homeland Security. 
D)  Texas Immigration. 
A)  State. 
B)  Defense. 
C)  Homeland Security. 
D)  Texas Immigration.

Question 16

The approximate land area of Texas, in square miles, is

Accepted Answer

A)  167,000,000. 
B)  267,000. 
C)  65,000. 
D)  949. 
A)  167,000,000. 
B)  267,000. 
C)  65,000. 
D)  949.

Question 17

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, which of the following is the about percentage of individuals that identify themselves as Hispanic/Latino in the state of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  45%. 
B)  38%. 
C)  11.5%. 
D)  4%. 
A)  45%. 
B)  38%. 
C)  11.5%. 
D)  4%.

Question 18

"A public institution that is authorized to allocate values in a society" defines

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education in Texas has produced the highest literacy rate among adults of any of the fifty states. 
B)  Education in Texas is adequately preparing Texas's citizens for careers in science and technology. 
C)  Education in Texas could probably get by on about one-half of the state funds now spent on it. 
D)  Education in Texas confronts shortages of certified personnel to instruct at elementary and secondary schools. 
A)  Education in Texas has produced the highest literacy rate among adults of any of the fifty states. 
B)  Education in Texas is adequately preparing Texas's citizens for careers in science and technology. 
C)  Education in Texas could probably get by on about one-half of the state funds now spent on it. 
D)  Education in Texas confronts shortages of certified personnel to instruct at elementary and secondary schools.

Question 20

Which one of the following products would be classified as high technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Farm tractor 
B)  Spatula 
C)  Portable compact disc player 
D)  Gas space heater 
A)  Farm tractor 
B)  Spatula 
C)  Portable compact disc player 
D)  Gas space heater

Between 2000 and 2010, Texas's population grew by approximately

In the 1980s and 1990s, population shifts in Texas

Which of the following is currently responsible for federal oversight of immigration issues?

Which statement defines the concept of public policy?

Which of the following statements regarding the population of Texas is false?

The North American Free Trade Agreement (1993)

Before the Civil War, the hill country west and north of San Antonio was settled by

Discuss the political culture of Texas. From where did it come? What have been its implications for state policy regarding race relations and government regulation of the economy? Do you accept what Professor Elazar has identified as the dominant political culture in Texas?

German immigrants to Texas opposed slavery and the Confederacy, and as a result voted __________ against secession in 1861.

Among the 50 states, Texas currently ranks __________ in population.

More than __________ percent of U.S. exports to Mexico are produced in Texas.

Which is a true statement regarding agriculture in Texas?

Some of the criticism over NAFTA has included

The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently under the Department of

The approximate land area of Texas, in square miles, is

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, which of the following is the about percentage of individuals that identify themselves as Hispanic/Latino in the state of Texas?

"A public institution that is authorized to allocate values in a society" defines

Which of the following is a true statement?

Which one of the following products would be classified as high technology?

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislature

The Executive

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 1: The Environment of Texas Politics

Between 2000 and 2010, Texas's population grew by approximately

In the 1980s and 1990s, population shifts in Texas

Which of the following is currently responsible for federal oversight of immigration issues?

Which statement defines the concept of public policy?

Which of the following statements regarding the population of Texas is false?

The North American Free Trade Agreement (1993)

Before the Civil War, the hill country west and north of San Antonio was settled by

Discuss the political culture of Texas. From where did it come? What have been its implications for state policy regarding race relations and government regulation of the economy? Do you accept what Professor Elazar has identified as the dominant political culture in Texas?

German immigrants to Texas opposed slavery and the Confederacy, and as a result voted __________ against secession in 1861.

Among the 50 states, Texas currently ranks __________ in population.

More than __________ percent of U.S. exports to Mexico are produced in Texas.

Which is a true statement regarding agriculture in Texas?

Some of the criticism over NAFTA has included

The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently under the Department of

The approximate land area of Texas, in square miles, is

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, which of the following is the about percentage of individuals that identify themselves as Hispanic/Latino in the state of Texas?

"A public institution that is authorized to allocate values in a society" defines

Which of the following is a true statement?

Which one of the following products would be classified as high technology?

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislature

The Executive

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters