Question 1

Describe the system of public assistance in Texas, particularly as it applies to healthcare. Explain the degree to which Texas has made children a priority.

Accepted Answer

The system of public assistance in Texas

Question 2

Which of the following is not a state-imposed revenue in Texas?

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 3

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 4

The "dual budgeting" system in Texas means that both

Accepted Answer

A)  revenues and expenditures are equal. 
B)  the house and senate must pass the budget. 
C)  the comptroller and treasurer authorize spending. 
D)  the governor and the legislature draw up budget proposals. 
A)  revenues and expenditures are equal. 
B)  the house and senate must pass the budget. 
C)  the comptroller and treasurer authorize spending. 
D)  the governor and the legislature draw up budget proposals.

Question 5

A state tax levied on a natural resource taken from the earth is the

Accepted Answer

A)  franchise tax. 
B)  severance tax. 
C)  special sales tax. 
D)  corporate user tax. 
A)  franchise tax. 
B)  severance tax. 
C)  special sales tax. 
D)  corporate user tax.

Question 6

Arguably the most influential budgeting organization in Texas is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Treasurer's Office. 
B)  Legislative Budget Board. 
C)  State Auditor's Office. 
D)  Governor's Office of Budget and Planning. 
A)  Treasurer's Office. 
B)  Legislative Budget Board. 
C)  State Auditor's Office. 
D)  Governor's Office of Budget and Planning.

Question 7

The investment of state funds is currently handled by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Comptroller of Public Accounts. 
B)  State Auditor's Office. 
C)  State Treasurer. 
D)  Legislative Budget Board. 
A)  Comptroller of Public Accounts. 
B)  State Auditor's Office. 
C)  State Treasurer. 
D)  Legislative Budget Board.

Question 8

Which of the following classes of corporations has the least business tax burden?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oil companies 
B)  Banking companies 
C)  Insurance companies 
D)  Public utility companies 
A)  Oil companies 
B)  Banking companies 
C)  Insurance companies 
D)  Public utility companies

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

Describe the system of public school (K-12) funding in Texas. Describe the historic struggle between local school districts and the state to craft an acceptable system of school funding.

Accepted Answer

The system of public school (K-12) fundi

Question 11

Another name for the state's Economic Stabilization Fund is the

Accepted Answer

A)  general obligation fund. 
B)  "pork barrel fund." 
C)  "rainy day" fund. 
D)  general revenue fund. 
A)  general obligation fund. 
B)  "pork barrel fund." 
C)  "rainy day" fund. 
D)  general revenue fund.

Question 12

Most taxes in Texas are administered by the

Accepted Answer

A)  commissioner of insurance. 
B)  comptroller of public accounts. 
C)  secretary of the treasury. 
D)  county tax assessor-collector. 
A)  commissioner of insurance. 
B)  comptroller of public accounts. 
C)  secretary of the treasury. 
D)  county tax assessor-collector.

Question 13

Which of the following determines if state agencies have spent public funds in accordance with law?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Comptroller of Public Accounts 
B)  The State Auditor's Office 
C)  The Legislative Budget Board 
D)  The Secretary of State 
A)  The Comptroller of Public Accounts 
B)  The State Auditor's Office 
C)  The Legislative Budget Board 
D)  The Secretary of State

Question 14

The operation of instructional programs at most state universities is funded primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  student tuition. 
B)  legislative appropriations. 
C)  the Permanent University Fund. 
D)  the Available University Fund. 
A)  student tuition. 
B)  legislative appropriations. 
C)  the Permanent University Fund. 
D)  the Available University Fund.

Question 15

Texas is said to have a regressive system of taxation. Explain the difference between progressive and regressive revenues. Give an example of each and explain their impact on different segments of society.

Accepted Answer

A regressive system of taxation refers t

Question 16

Unlike the federal budget, a budget passed by the Texas Legislature

Accepted Answer

A)  must pass both the house and senate. 
B)  requires a four-fifths vote to override a veto. 
C)  authorizes spending for a two-year period. 
D)  must go to the chief executive for approval. 
A)  must pass both the house and senate. 
B)  requires a four-fifths vote to override a veto. 
C)  authorizes spending for a two-year period. 
D)  must go to the chief executive for approval.

Question 17

Grants-in-aid are defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  money from the federal government to the state. 
B)  state matching of federal funds. 
C)  money from private foundations to the state. 
D)  federal money to states based on income tax ratios. 
A)  money from the federal government to the state. 
B)  state matching of federal funds. 
C)  money from private foundations to the state. 
D)  federal money to states based on income tax ratios.

Question 18

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 19

The problem with denying CHIP benefits to children is that it involves

Accepted Answer

A)  a reduction of federal money to the state. 
B)  an increase in taxes for the wealthy. 
C)  an increase in the state's debt. 
D)  a reduction in hospital taxes for the needy. 
A)  a reduction of federal money to the state. 
B)  an increase in taxes for the wealthy. 
C)  an increase in the state's debt. 
D)  a reduction in hospital taxes for the needy.

Question 20

Describe in detail 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.

Accepted Answer

The process for developing and approving

Describe the system of public assistance in Texas, particularly as it applies to healthcare. Explain the degree to which Texas has made children a priority.

Which of the following is not a state-imposed revenue in Texas?

The unemployment compensation system is supported by

The "dual budgeting" system in Texas means that both

A state tax levied on a natural resource taken from the earth is the

Arguably the most influential budgeting organization in Texas is the

The investment of state funds is currently handled by the

Which of the following classes of corporations has the least business tax burden?

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

Describe the system of public school (K-12) funding in Texas. Describe the historic struggle between local school districts and the state to craft an acceptable system of school funding.

Another name for the state's Economic Stabilization Fund is the

Most taxes in Texas are administered by the

Which of the following determines if state agencies have spent public funds in accordance with law?

The operation of instructional programs at most state universities is funded primarily by

Texas is said to have a regressive system of taxation. Explain the difference between progressive and regressive revenues. Give an example of each and explain their impact on different segments of society.

Unlike the federal budget, a budget passed by the Texas Legislature

Grants-in-aid are defined as

In response to pressure from small businesses the state legislature recently

The problem with denying CHIP benefits to children is that it involves

Describe in detail 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.

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

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Political Parties

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The Politics of Interest Groups

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Exam 11: Finance and Fiscal Policy

Describe the system of public assistance in Texas, particularly as it applies to healthcare. Explain the degree to which Texas has made children a priority.

Which of the following is not a state-imposed revenue in Texas?

The unemployment compensation system is supported by

The "dual budgeting" system in Texas means that both

A state tax levied on a natural resource taken from the earth is the

Arguably the most influential budgeting organization in Texas is the

The investment of state funds is currently handled by the

Which of the following classes of corporations has the least business tax burden?

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

Describe the system of public school (K-12) funding in Texas. Describe the historic struggle between local school districts and the state to craft an acceptable system of school funding.

Another name for the state's Economic Stabilization Fund is the

Most taxes in Texas are administered by the

Which of the following determines if state agencies have spent public funds in accordance with law?

The operation of instructional programs at most state universities is funded primarily by

Texas is said to have a regressive system of taxation. Explain the difference between progressive and regressive revenues. Give an example of each and explain their impact on different segments of society.

Unlike the federal budget, a budget passed by the Texas Legislature

Grants-in-aid are defined as

In response to pressure from small businesses the state legislature recently

The problem with denying CHIP benefits to children is that it involves

Describe in detail 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.

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

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Filters