Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the Interior Lowlands region of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the greenest region of the state. 
B)  It is home to the state's chief petrochemical industries. 
C)  It includes Dallas and Fort Worth. 
D)  It is mostly known for its large-scale cotton and grain production. 
A)  It is the greenest region of the state. 
B)  It is home to the state's chief petrochemical industries. 
C)  It includes Dallas and Fort Worth. 
D)  It is mostly known for its large-scale cotton and grain production.

Question 2

Approximately what percent of Texans currently live in metropolitan areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  51 percent 
C)  69 percent 
D)  85 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  51 percent 
C)  69 percent 
D)  85 percent

Question 3

Complete the following sentence regarding Maquiladoras. They

Accepted Answer

A)  were eliminated by NAFTA. 
B)  take advantage of low-wage Texas and high-wage Mexican labor. 
C)  are confined largely to food-processing industries. 
D)  enabled U.S. goods to be made with cheaper labor. 
A)  were eliminated by NAFTA. 
B)  take advantage of low-wage Texas and high-wage Mexican labor. 
C)  are confined largely to food-processing industries. 
D)  enabled U.S. goods to be made with cheaper labor.

Question 4

The "values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics of a particular region," is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  political culture. 
B)  political socialization. 
C)  political economics. 
D)  political geography. 
A)  political culture. 
B)  political socialization. 
C)  political economics. 
D)  political geography.

Question 5

By 2010, Texas Latinos made up more than ___________ of the state's population.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-half 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-fourth 
D)  four-fifths 
A)  one-half 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-fourth 
D)  four-fifths

Question 6

The Environmental Protection Agency has required that

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas create its own emissions standards. 
B)  plants in Texas upgrade their equipment to reduce toxic emissions. 
C)  all emissions in Texas must stop by 2020. 
D)  Texas be exempt from the Clean Air Act. 
A)  Texas create its own emissions standards. 
B)  plants in Texas upgrade their equipment to reduce toxic emissions. 
C)  all emissions in Texas must stop by 2020. 
D)  Texas be exempt from the Clean Air Act.

Question 7

The process that involves conflict by groups seeking to influence public policy, is referred to as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Migration of people from rural regions to cities is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriation. 
B)  metropolitanization. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  urbanization. 
A)  appropriation. 
B)  metropolitanization. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  urbanization.

Question 9

Texas faces water challenges due to which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased population 
B)  Urbanization 
C)  Fracking 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Increased population 
B)  Urbanization 
C)  Fracking 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 10

The __________ were the most important Native American tribe shaping Texas history.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipan Apaches 
B)  Cherokee 
C)  Comanche 
D)  Tonkawa 
A)  Lipan Apaches 
B)  Cherokee 
C)  Comanche 
D)  Tonkawa

Question 11

Prior to the Civil War, more than one-half of the Anglo residents in Texas had migrated from

Accepted Answer

A)  Southern states. 
B)  Mexico. 
C)  California. 
D)  New England. 
A)  Southern states. 
B)  Mexico. 
C)  California. 
D)  New England.

Question 12

The collapse of Enron occurred because of

Accepted Answer

A)  a glut of electricity. 
B)  the fall in grain prices. 
C)  a major pipeline disaster on its network. 
D)  improper accounting and business practices. 
A)  a glut of electricity. 
B)  the fall in grain prices. 
C)  a major pipeline disaster on its network. 
D)  improper accounting and business practices.

Question 13

The interior lowlands of Texas includes the cities of

Accepted Answer

A)  San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston. 
B)  Houston, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, and Austin. 
C)  Wichita Falls, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas. 
D)  Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, and Wichita Falls. 
A)  San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston. 
B)  Houston, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, and Austin. 
C)  Wichita Falls, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas. 
D)  Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, and Wichita Falls.

Question 14

The development of which industry transformed Texas from a predominantly agricultural culture into an industrial society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cotton 
B)  Cattle 
C)  Steel 
D)  Oil 
A)  Cotton 
B)  Cattle 
C)  Steel 
D)  Oil

Question 15

When the Texas legislature increases the tax on cigarettes, it is implementing

Accepted Answer

A)  public policy. 
B)  a federal mandate. 
C)  justice. 
D)  regulatory authority. 
A)  public policy. 
B)  a federal mandate. 
C)  justice. 
D)  regulatory authority.

Question 16

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was created in order to lower tariffs between three trading partners (the United States, Canada, and Mexico). Provide an explanation of the advantages/benefits of the agreement, followed by an understanding of the disadvantages/criticism of the agreement.

Accepted Answer

The North American Free Trade Agreement

Question 17

Immigration is currently a hot topic in the United States, and particularly in the state of Texas. Discuss the different state and federal actions over the years to address immigration issues. Identify your political position on immigration laws and assess each action (i.e., 1994 lawsuit by Texas to recover various costs, Immigration Control and Financial Responsibility Act of 1996, Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002, and Secure Fence Act of 2006) in light of your political views on the issue.

Accepted Answer

Immigration has been a contentious issue

Question 18

Texas ranks __________in addressing poverty and social problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  in the top ten states 
B)  first in the nation 
C)  near the bottom of the fifty states 
D)  fifth in the country 
A)  in the top ten states 
B)  first in the nation 
C)  near the bottom of the fifty states 
D)  fifth in the country

Question 19

According to Fortune's 2010 listing, three of the four largest private corporations in Texas were

Accepted Answer

A)  energy related. 
B)  technology related. 
C)  cotton related. 
D)  manufacturing related. 
A)  energy related. 
B)  technology related. 
C)  cotton related. 
D)  manufacturing related.

Question 20

Cotton production in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains is possible because of

Accepted Answer

A)  a substantial increase in rainfall there since 1950. 
B)  the development of hybrid strains that require minimal water. 
C)  the Ogallala Aquifer. 
D)  water brought from the Gulf of Mexico. 
A)  a substantial increase in rainfall there since 1950. 
B)  the development of hybrid strains that require minimal water. 
C)  the Ogallala Aquifer. 
D)  water brought from the Gulf of Mexico.

Which of the following is true regarding the Interior Lowlands region of Texas?

Approximately what percent of Texans currently live in metropolitan areas?

Complete the following sentence regarding Maquiladoras. They

The "values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics of a particular region," is referred to as

By 2010, Texas Latinos made up more than ___________ of the state's population.

The Environmental Protection Agency has required that

The process that involves conflict by groups seeking to influence public policy, is referred to as

Migration of people from rural regions to cities is referred to as

Texas faces water challenges due to which of the following factors?

The __________ were the most important Native American tribe shaping Texas history.

Prior to the Civil War, more than one-half of the Anglo residents in Texas had migrated from

The collapse of Enron occurred because of

The interior lowlands of Texas includes the cities of

The development of which industry transformed Texas from a predominantly agricultural culture into an industrial society?

When the Texas legislature increases the tax on cigarettes, it is implementing

Texas ranks __________in addressing poverty and social problems.

According to Fortune's 2010 listing, three of the four largest private corporations in Texas were

Cotton production in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains is possible because of

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

Which of the following is true regarding the Interior Lowlands region of Texas?

Approximately what percent of Texans currently live in metropolitan areas?

Complete the following sentence regarding Maquiladoras. They

The "values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics of a particular region," is referred to as

By 2010, Texas Latinos made up more than ___________ of the state's population.

The Environmental Protection Agency has required that

The process that involves conflict by groups seeking to influence public policy, is referred to as

Migration of people from rural regions to cities is referred to as

Texas faces water challenges due to which of the following factors?

The __________ were the most important Native American tribe shaping Texas history.

Prior to the Civil War, more than one-half of the Anglo residents in Texas had migrated from

The collapse of Enron occurred because of

The interior lowlands of Texas includes the cities of

The development of which industry transformed Texas from a predominantly agricultural culture into an industrial society?

When the Texas legislature increases the tax on cigarettes, it is implementing

Texas ranks __________in addressing poverty and social problems.

According to Fortune's 2010 listing, three of the four largest private corporations in Texas were

Cotton production in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains is possible because of

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