Question 1

Under the concept of federalism, welfare policy is largely separate from federal programs and policy making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Currently in the United States, welfare is considered a local issue and responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The poverty index is NOT adjusted for inflation; therefore, it is impossible to balance the state budget as mandated by the state constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement regarding water policy in Texas is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water rights are a complicated matter balancing private property considerations and the public good. 
B)  There is continuing conflict between Texas and Mexico on the rights to the water flowing as part of the Rio Grande. 
C)  The business community is usually at odds with the private property rights of water developers and the water processing and transportation rights of stockholders. 
D)  The regulatory environment in Texas does not pose a huge problem because landowners and water conservation groups promote the public interest. 
E)  In Texas, water demand is projected to decline substantially over the next century. 
A)  Water rights are a complicated matter balancing private property considerations and the public good. 
B)  There is continuing conflict between Texas and Mexico on the rights to the water flowing as part of the Rio Grande. 
C)  The business community is usually at odds with the private property rights of water developers and the water processing and transportation rights of stockholders. 
D)  The regulatory environment in Texas does not pose a huge problem because landowners and water conservation groups promote the public interest. 
E)  In Texas, water demand is projected to decline substantially over the next century.

Question 5

Under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, states were given more control over welfare policies for their citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The debate over public education in Texas goes back to the

Accepted Answer

A)  Constitution of 1876. 
B)  first decade of the twenty-first century. 
C)  post-World War II era and the returning military service members. 
D)  break with Mexico. 
E)  beginning of the American civil rights movement. 
A)  Constitution of 1876. 
B)  first decade of the twenty-first century. 
C)  post-World War II era and the returning military service members. 
D)  break with Mexico. 
E)  beginning of the American civil rights movement.

Question 7

How might the disparity in access to education present challenges for the state's citizens and economy?

Accepted Answer

The disparity in access to education can

Question 8

Explain some of the legal aspects of water policy in Texas, including the law of capture and important court decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain some of the legal aspects of...

Question 9

The constitutionality of using property tax revenues in school finance has been an issue in terms of providing equal opportunities for Texans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the impact that A Nation at Risk had upon education policy in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A Nation at Risk had a significant impac

Question 11

Aquifers are a significant source of water in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the law of capture, private property owners are NOT entitled to water taken from under the land they own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What stage of the policy-making process involves instituting incentives or sanctions?

Accepted Answer

A)  formulation 
B)  agenda setting 
C)  evaluation 
D)  problem identification 
E)  implementation 
A)  formulation 
B)  agenda setting 
C)  evaluation 
D)  problem identification 
E)  implementation

Question 14

In bounded rationality, ________ refers to reaching a decision that is satisfactory rather than optimal to the individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  satisficing 
B)  incrementalism 
C)  systemic agenda 
D)  policy incentive 
E)  legitimation 
A)  satisficing 
B)  incrementalism 
C)  systemic agenda 
D)  policy incentive 
E)  legitimation

Question 15

Which statement is true regarding poverty in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas has a lower rate of poverty than the rest of the United States. 
B)  In Texas, the poverty rate among children is much lower than in the rest of the United States. 
C)  In Texas, the rate of poverty is equal among all ethnic groups. 
D)  In Texas, the poverty rate among children is much higher than in the rest of the United States. 
E)  Poverty in Texas closely mirrors the rest of the nation. 
A)  Texas has a lower rate of poverty than the rest of the United States. 
B)  In Texas, the poverty rate among children is much lower than in the rest of the United States. 
C)  In Texas, the rate of poverty is equal among all ethnic groups. 
D)  In Texas, the poverty rate among children is much higher than in the rest of the United States. 
E)  Poverty in Texas closely mirrors the rest of the nation.

Question 16

Public policy refers to the outputs of governmental institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most of the water in Texas is for

Accepted Answer

A)  national defense purposes. 
B)  home consumption by households. 
C)  irrigation. 
D)  additional water supplies for neighboring states. 
E)  livestock consumption. 
A)  national defense purposes. 
B)  home consumption by households. 
C)  irrigation. 
D)  additional water supplies for neighboring states. 
E)  livestock consumption.

Question 18

In 1965, Congress created the Medicaid program, a state-federal program, to

Accepted Answer

A)  direct cash payments to citizens living in poverty. 
B)  provide welfare benefits to the general public regardless of income. 
C)  assist Texans with their prescription medications. 
D)  provide wellness checkups for all Texas children. 
E)  provide health care for the poor. 
A)  direct cash payments to citizens living in poverty. 
B)  provide welfare benefits to the general public regardless of income. 
C)  assist Texans with their prescription medications. 
D)  provide wellness checkups for all Texas children. 
E)  provide health care for the poor.

Question 19

The ________ transformed the way in which the United States handled poverty and implemented welfare policy.

Accepted Answer

A)  1865 post-Civil War National Poverty Reconstruction Act 
B)  1965 Great Society Reconstruction Act 
C)  1935 Social Security Act 
D)  1945 National Recovery Program Act 
E)  1996 welfare reform 
A)  1865 post-Civil War National Poverty Reconstruction Act 
B)  1965 Great Society Reconstruction Act 
C)  1935 Social Security Act 
D)  1945 National Recovery Program Act 
E)  1996 welfare reform

Question 20

The 2010 legislation passed under the Obama administration, dealing with national health care, has enjoyed unusually high levels of bipartisan support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Under the concept of federalism, welfare policy is largely separate from federal programs and policy making.

Currently in the United States, welfare is considered a local issue and responsibility.

The poverty index is NOT adjusted for inflation; therefore, it is impossible to balance the state budget as mandated by the state constitution.

Which statement regarding water policy in Texas is true?

Under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, states were given more control over welfare policies for their citizens.

The debate over public education in Texas goes back to the

How might the disparity in access to education present challenges for the state's citizens and economy?

Explain some of the legal aspects of water policy in Texas, including the law of capture and important court decisions.

The constitutionality of using property tax revenues in school finance has been an issue in terms of providing equal opportunities for Texans.

Explain the impact that A Nation at Risk had upon education policy in Texas.

Aquifers are a significant source of water in Texas.

According to the law of capture, private property owners are NOT entitled to water taken from under the land they own.

What stage of the policy-making process involves instituting incentives or sanctions?

In bounded rationality, ________ refers to reaching a decision that is satisfactory rather than optimal to the individual.

Which statement is true regarding poverty in Texas?

Public policy refers to the outputs of governmental institutions.

Most of the water in Texas is for

In 1965, Congress created the Medicaid program, a state-federal program, to

The ________ transformed the way in which the United States handled poverty and implemented welfare policy.

The 2010 legislation passed under the Obama administration, dealing with national health care, has enjoyed unusually high levels of bipartisan support.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Local Government in Texas

Public Finance in Texas

Crime and Corrections Policy in Texas

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Exam 12: Public Policy in Texas

Under the concept of federalism, welfare policy is largely separate from federal programs and policy making.

Currently in the United States, welfare is considered a local issue and responsibility.

The poverty index is NOT adjusted for inflation; therefore, it is impossible to balance the state budget as mandated by the state constitution.

Which statement regarding water policy in Texas is true?

Under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, states were given more control over welfare policies for their citizens.

The debate over public education in Texas goes back to the

How might the disparity in access to education present challenges for the state's citizens and economy?

Explain some of the legal aspects of water policy in Texas, including the law of capture and important court decisions.

The constitutionality of using property tax revenues in school finance has been an issue in terms of providing equal opportunities for Texans.

Explain the impact that A Nation at Risk had upon education policy in Texas.

Aquifers are a significant source of water in Texas.

According to the law of capture, private property owners are NOT entitled to water taken from under the land they own.

What stage of the policy-making process involves instituting incentives or sanctions?

In bounded rationality, ________ refers to reaching a decision that is satisfactory rather than optimal to the individual.

Which statement is true regarding poverty in Texas?

Public policy refers to the outputs of governmental institutions.

Most of the water in Texas is for

In 1965, Congress created the Medicaid program, a state-federal program, to

The ________ transformed the way in which the United States handled poverty and implemented welfare policy.

The 2010 legislation passed under the Obama administration, dealing with national health care, has enjoyed unusually high levels of bipartisan support.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Local Government in Texas

Public Finance in Texas

Crime and Corrections Policy in Texas

Filters