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In the 1990's companies like Dell and Sematech created a ____ advantage in the Austin area

Question 2

Employment tables, data, etc do not include Agricultural employment, due to

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Question 3

Currently (as of the 2010 Census estimate) over ____ of Texas population is non-Anglo*       Note:  * White or Caucasian is an overall category that includes Hispanics, while “Anglo” does not

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Question 4 Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description--reference is chapter 2matching_question   30572861

Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description--reference is chapter 2
Match the following:
concurrent power

powers that both state and federal governments share or provide at the same time

expressed power

powers specifically identified for the federal government

reserved power

established for states by 10th Amendment

interstate commerce

regulating inland waterways, air and highway transportation

police powers

governments responsibility to provide public safety, education, public health

intrastate commerce

regulating trucking industry, gas and oil production

Question 5 Utilities like CPS are classified as multiple_choice_question   30572863

Question 6 multiple_choice_question   30572864

Using table 1.1 in the cd text, which sub-sector of the GOODS sector experienced the highest rate (% of change from 2000-2010) of growth?

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Question 7 According to the 2006 federal Census estimate, which one of the following metropolitan areas is not included within the list of the 10 fastest growing in the United States multiple_choice_question   30572867

According to the 2006 federal Census estimate, which one of the following metropolitan areas is not included within the list of the 10 fastest growing in the United States?

Question 8 Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers.  This reflects the _____ subculture

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Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers.  This reflects the _____ subculture

Question 9 Match the political subculture with the correct attribute matching_question   30572869

Match the political subculture with the correct attribute

Match the following:

traditionalistic

embraces high rates of participation in community and public life

moralistic

more likely in urban areas or research university communities

Individualistic

political subculture would likely oppose immigration reform

moralistic

prefers informal alliances over organizations and bureaucracy

individualistic

would likely favor incentives

Question 10 The least economically developed area of Texas is: multiple_choice_question   30572870

The least economically developed area of Texas is:

Question 11 Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which system?

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Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which system?

Question 12 The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These were multiple_choice_question   30572872

The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These were

Question 13 Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power  multiple_choice_question   30572873

Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power 

Question 14 Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in multiple_choice_question   30572875

Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in

Question 15 High-Tech "clustering" is prominent in McAllen and El Paso

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High-Tech "clustering" is prominent in McAllen and El Paso

Question 16 High-technology industries multiple_choice_question   30572877

High-technology industries

Question 17 Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed? multiple_choice_question   30572837

Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed?

Question 18 The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

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The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

Question 19 Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?<br>

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Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?

 Question 20 The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral process

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The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral process

Question 21 The grandfather clause pertains to the _____ multiple_choice_question   30572841

The grandfather clause pertains to the _____

Question 22 The term grassroots refers to activity that multiple_choice_question   30572842

The term grassroots refers to activity that

Question 23 Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates true_false_question   30572843

Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates

Question 24 An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to those views is a(n) multiple_choice_question   30572844

An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to those views is a(n)

Question 25 The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?

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The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?

Question 26 Participating in the process of nominating and electing candidates to office by an interest group is called multiple_choice_question   30572846

Participating in the process of nominating and electing candidates to office by an interest group is called

Question 27 Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of 

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Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of 

Question 28 Which of these statements in NOT true, regarding primary elections in Texas

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Which of these statements in NOT true, regarding primary elections in Texas

Question 29 Which statement best depicts the effect of redistricting on representative democracy? multiple_choice_question   30572851

Which statement best depicts the effect of redistricting on representative democracy?

Question 30 The 1944 Supreme Court case of Smith v. Allwright was intended 

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The 1944 Supreme Court case of Smith v. Allwright was intended 

Question 31 Choose the election that best fits the description--use each response once

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Constitutional amendment elections must be held on the same day as these elections

bond

These are held to allow the government to sell public debt

general

In San Antonio, _____elections are usually conducted in May of odd-numbered years

local

In Texas, ______ elections require a majority of votes cast to win

primary

These are held in November of even-numbered years _____

special

Question 32 Choose the type of interest group, use each response at least once.  Use chapter 3 and/or chapter 21 for referencematching_question   30572856

Match the following:

United Farm Workers'

agribusiness

Mexican American Legal & Defense (MALDEF)

equality/ethnic/ideological

ConAgra Foods

labor

The Associations of Flight Attendants

miscellaneous/government

Public Citizen

professional/trade

Question 33

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These terms relate to de facto/de jure barriers to voting, and the elections system in Texas. You will use all the responses once. Remember that de jure barriers are the formal (constitutional) factors stated in section 1 & 2 of chapter 4.
Having a diagnosed, severe state of amnesia is a ____ barrier

de facto

Being denied a ballot because your married name differs from your voter registration card is a ____ barrier to vote

de jure

In a single-member system, the winner represents a____ for his/her term of office

district

Most states’ primary elections require a ____ of votes cast to win

majority

Being denied a ballot because you try to vote after living in Texas for 2 weeks is ____ barrier

plurality

One half of the votes cast, plus one vote is a _____

plurality

Question 34 BONUS Q--Which employment category (Texas non-farm) has the fewest jobs, relative to it’s production total (GSP chart), using the June / 2011 data? Note: The Texas non-farm employment table is posted on the homepage.

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