Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  elite access, vigor and vision of their leadership, and resources. 
B)  vigor and vision of the leadership, elite access, and the governor's support. 
C)  money, political power, and who you know. 
D)  elitist power, mission of the agency, and the speaker's support. 
A)  elite access, vigor and vision of their leadership, and resources. 
B)  vigor and vision of the leadership, elite access, and the governor's support. 
C)  money, political power, and who you know. 
D)  elitist power, mission of the agency, and the speaker's support.

Question 2

State agencies are occasionally reorganized, merged, or abolished under a process called

Accepted Answer

A)  sunset review. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  deregulation. 
D)  performance review. 
A)  sunset review. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  deregulation. 
D)  performance review.

Question 3

The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has constructed and maintains more than __________ miles of roads and highways.

Accepted Answer

A)  200,000 
B)  80,000 
C)  150,000 
D)  1,000,000 
A)  200,000 
B)  80,000 
C)  150,000 
D)  1,000,000

Question 4

The largest single employer in Texas is

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government. 
B)  the state of Texas. 
C)  Texas Instruments. 
D)  Dell Computers. 
A)  the federal government. 
B)  the state of Texas. 
C)  Texas Instruments. 
D)  Dell Computers.

Question 5

The state-federal program that provides direct cash payments to poor children and their families is

Accepted Answer

A)  Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program. 
B)  Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. 
C)  SNAP (formerly the food stamp program). 
D)  Medicaid and Tri-Care. 
A)  Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program. 
B)  Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. 
C)  SNAP (formerly the food stamp program). 
D)  Medicaid and Tri-Care.

Question 6

How many employees did the state of Texas have, as of 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  85,000 
B)  125,000 
C)  215,000 
D)  318,000 
A)  85,000 
B)  125,000 
C)  215,000 
D)  318,000

Question 7

The Lone Star Card is used by a recipient of public assistance

Accepted Answer

A)  to obtain food items in a grocery store. 
B)  to obtain emergency medical treatment at a hospital. 
C)  to obtain cash from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. 
D)  as proof of state citizenship to renew a driving license or obtain a marriage license. 
A)  to obtain food items in a grocery store. 
B)  to obtain emergency medical treatment at a hospital. 
C)  to obtain cash from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. 
D)  as proof of state citizenship to renew a driving license or obtain a marriage license.

Question 8

Decisions by local school boards and superintendents are primarily shaped by

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government. 
B)  state rules. 
C)  the Texas Senate. 
D)  county rules. 
A)  the federal government. 
B)  state rules. 
C)  the Texas Senate. 
D)  county rules.

Question 9

Tourism is the __________ largest industry in the Lone Star State.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The governance of Texas community colleges is performed mainly by

Accepted Answer

A)  local boards of trustees. 
B)  the Texas Education Agency. 
C)  county commissioners courts. 
D)  the State Board of Education. 
A)  local boards of trustees. 
B)  the Texas Education Agency. 
C)  county commissioners courts. 
D)  the State Board of Education.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  merit system. 
B)  patronage system. 
C)  free market system. 
D)  crony system. 
A)  merit system. 
B)  patronage system. 
C)  free market system. 
D)  crony system.

Question 12

The system that replaced the merit system in Texas was a

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized testing system. 
B)  centralized compensation and classification system. 
C)  decentralized compensation plan. 
D)  fragmented classification system under a plural executive. 
A)  centralized testing system. 
B)  centralized compensation and classification system. 
C)  decentralized compensation plan. 
D)  fragmented classification system under a plural executive.

Question 13

Describe the methods of funding and administrative control of public higher education in Texas. What are some of the issues confronting non-flagship institutions? How would you resolve the issue of equitable funding for all higher education institutions?

Accepted Answer

In Texas, public higher education instit

Question 14

The Health and Human Services Commission in Texas administers all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
B)  Social Security benefits 
C)  Medicare assistance 
D)  Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program 
A)  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
B)  Social Security benefits 
C)  Medicare assistance 
D)  Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program

Question 15

Which of the following is not considered a "tier-one" research school in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  University of Texas 
B)  Texas A&M University 
C)  Baylor University 
D)  Rice University 
A)  University of Texas 
B)  Texas A&M University 
C)  Baylor University 
D)  Rice University

Question 16

The Texas Education Agency is headed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  State Board of Education. 
B)  superintendent of schools. 
C)  local school boards. 
D)  commissioner of education. 
A)  State Board of Education. 
B)  superintendent of schools. 
C)  local school boards. 
D)  commissioner of education.

Question 17

The ability of the Public Utilities Commission to regulate communication in Texas is somewhat limited by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Constitution. 
B)  pressures of the market. 
C)  policies of the national government. 
D)  office of the Texas governor. 
A)  Texas Constitution. 
B)  pressures of the market. 
C)  policies of the national government. 
D)  office of the Texas governor.

Question 18

The approximate number of independent school districts in Texas is

Accepted Answer

A)  254. 
B)  181. 
C)  1,237. 
D)  4,600. 
A)  254. 
B)  181. 
C)  1,237. 
D)  4,600.

Question 19

The State Board of Education has caused embarrassment across the state and with the legislature due to its

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of educational expertise. 
B)  refusal to support teacher unions. 
C)  lack of courtesy toward fellow members. 
D)  extremist ideological positions. 
A)  lack of educational expertise. 
B)  refusal to support teacher unions. 
C)  lack of courtesy toward fellow members. 
D)  extremist ideological positions.

Question 20

As 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?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of the Lone Star Card for obtaining subsidized food 
B)  The possible closing of the only hospital in rural Van Zandt County 
C)  The cap on consecutive and lifetime receipt of cash public assistance benefits 
D)  The possibility that eligibility screening for public assistance would be contracted out to a private business 
A)  The use of the Lone Star Card for obtaining subsidized food 
B)  The possible closing of the only hospital in rural Van Zandt County 
C)  The cap on consecutive and lifetime receipt of cash public assistance benefits 
D)  The possibility that eligibility screening for public assistance would be contracted out to a private business

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

State agencies are occasionally reorganized, merged, or abolished under a process called

The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has constructed and maintains more than __________ miles of roads and highways.

The largest single employer in Texas is

The state-federal program that provides direct cash payments to poor children and their families is

How many employees did the state of Texas have, as of 2010?

The Lone Star Card is used by a recipient of public assistance

Decisions by local school boards and superintendents are primarily shaped by

Tourism is the __________ largest industry in the Lone Star State.

The governance of Texas community colleges is performed mainly by

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

The system that replaced the merit system in Texas was a

Describe the methods of funding and administrative control of public higher education in Texas. What are some of the issues confronting non-flagship institutions? How would you resolve the issue of equitable funding for all higher education institutions?

The Health and Human Services Commission in Texas administers all the following except

Which of the following is not considered a "tier-one" research school in Texas?

The Texas Education Agency is headed by the

The ability of the Public Utilities Commission to regulate communication in Texas is somewhat limited by the

The approximate number of independent school districts in Texas is

The State Board of Education has caused embarrassment across the state and with the legislature due to its

As 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?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislature

The Executive

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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Exam 9: Public Policy and Administration

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

State agencies are occasionally reorganized, merged, or abolished under a process called

The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has constructed and maintains more than __________ miles of roads and highways.

The largest single employer in Texas is

The state-federal program that provides direct cash payments to poor children and their families is

How many employees did the state of Texas have, as of 2010?

The Lone Star Card is used by a recipient of public assistance

Decisions by local school boards and superintendents are primarily shaped by

Tourism is the __________ largest industry in the Lone Star State.

The governance of Texas community colleges is performed mainly by

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

The system that replaced the merit system in Texas was a

Describe the methods of funding and administrative control of public higher education in Texas. What are some of the issues confronting non-flagship institutions? How would you resolve the issue of equitable funding for all higher education institutions?

The Health and Human Services Commission in Texas administers all the following except

Which of the following is not considered a "tier-one" research school in Texas?

The Texas Education Agency is headed by the

The ability of the Public Utilities Commission to regulate communication in Texas is somewhat limited by the

The approximate number of independent school districts in Texas is

The State Board of Education has caused embarrassment across the state and with the legislature due to its

As 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?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislature

The Executive

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters