Question 1 The period of Texas\' political independence has contributed to the state\'s political culture because it fostered individualistic beliefs...

Question 1

The period of Texas' political independence has contributed to the state's political culture because

• it fostered individualistic beliefs that make Texans less reliant on the national government for assistance.
• Texans learned how difficult it was to survive without the protection of the U. S. government.
• this period of the state's history was when cultural diversity became evident in Texas.
• it ensured the dominance of Roman Catholicism in the state.

Question 2

Although its responsibilities are primarily executive and legislative, the county commissioners court has important judicial functions as well.Answers:

• True
• False

Question 3

George W. Bush is known as the Father of Texas Education.Answers:

• True
• False

Question 4

Population trends in Texas indicate that

• Hispanics will become Texas's largest single population by 2030 if migration trends remain as they were over the past 20 years.
• Anglos will remain the majority population group in Texas through at least 2060.
• African-Americans will become the population majority by 2020.
• Texas will witness steadily rising standards of living.

Question 5

The county tax assessor-collector

• appraises all real estate in the county for taxation by all taxing authorities in the county.
• collects license fees for motor vehicles.
• appraises all real estate in the county for taxation by the county government only.
• collects a state property tax.

Question 6

The State of Texas gets most of its state revenue from a state income tax.

• True
• False

Question 7

As a reaction to E. J. Davis's abuse of power, Texas judges are now appointed by the State Legislature.

• True
• False

Question 8

The ____ theory of economic and social development holds that if business flourishes, everyone will benefit from the prosperity that follows.

• hidden hand
• golden rule
• trickle-down
• big brother
• basic needs

Question 9

The Texas political culture has been heavily influenced by

• the migration of people to Texas from the North and Northeast.
• the military industrial complex that is so important to the Texas economy.
• the early settlers of the state, which included Baptists, farmers, and slave owners.
• an early influx of British colonists.

Question 10

The second largest area of expenditure in the Texas state budget is for transportation costs.

• True
• False

Question 11

A progressive tax is one that

• levies a flat rate for all taxpayers, regardless of income.
• taxes those at higher income levels at a higher rate.
• places a greater tax burden on those at lower income levels.
• taxes those at lower income levels at a higher rate.

Question 12

• In Texas counties, the county clerk's office is responsible forAnswers:maintaining the county jail.
• registering voters.
• maintaining public records.
• prosecuting civil and criminal cases.
• collecting property taxes.

Question 13

Constitutions written during the post-Reconstruction era severely weakened the powers of the Governor.

• True
• False

Question 14

• Which of the following nations is not represented among the Six Flags of Texas?
• A. Spain
• B. Republic of Texas
• C. Great Britain
• D. Confederate States of America
• E. Mexico

Question 15

Under the Texas Constitution, counties are administrative extensions of the state.

• True
• False

Question 16

Elazar's "traditionalistic" political culture is characterized byAnswers:a belief in elite rule.

• the promotion of racist policies.
• a high level of voter participation.
• historic dominance by the Democratic Party.
• intolerance of political corruption.

Question 17

A primary motive of the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention of 1875 was

• to provide adequate representation of the urban interests in the state.
• to continue support for the policies of the E. J. Davis administration.
• to be protective of big-business interests.
• to limit the powers, salaries, and terms of office of statewide officials.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the reasoning of the people who drafted the 1876 Constitution?

• the delegates were more interested in correcting Reconstruction problems than in future challenges.
• the delegates only intended to make slight changes in the 1869 Constitution.
• urban interests were of utmost importance in the considerations of the delegates.
• the delegates were determined to protect the interests of black citizens.

Question 19

The empresario system was used to

• protect Spanish and Mexican land titles during the Civil War.
• offer cheap land to Americans who agreed to colonize the Mexican colony of Tejas.
• negotiate treaties with Native Americans for the purpose of giving their land to Anglo settlers.
• create the separation of powers under our current state constituiton.

Question 20

Because of the many amendments to the Texas Constitution, it is a very up-to-date document.

• True
• False

Question 21

The Texas State Constitution has been amended to include many of the policies that are part of the Progressive Era.

• True
• False

Question 22

The most common type of municipal election in Texas is single member district and partisan.

• True
• False

Question 23

General obligation bonds

• A. Are used to finance routine government projects that do not generate incom