CHAPTER 1 1 politics is how you interact with the people around you 2 Political Science Degrees in this area expose students to history sociology and economics as well as government 3 Government is the framework that organizes our communities enforces our laws and reacts to our needs 4 A period of occupation by the federal government and reorganization so Texas could once again achieve statehood was known as Reconstruction 5 Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding Spanish settlement in Texas Missions built by the Spaniards provided cultural religious and linguistic centers that allowed them to dominate Native Americans in the area 6 What was the long term effect of Edmund J Davis s election as the governor of Texas The Republicans eventually lost power and failed to regain power for 100 years 7 The modern economic success of Texas Is rooted in both agriculture and oil production 8 Marcos Sanchez works for an Austin tech firm At the time of the state s annexation his ancestors owned a ranch on which oil was later discovered Marcos s family history reflects the broader wealth creation trends in Texas economic history 9 Many industries are attracted to Texas for its Low taxes and light regulation 10 The insurance and finance industries have significantly expanded their presence in recent decades in which Texas city Houston 11 in the Piney Woods area is an economic mainstay in East Texas Timber Production 12 Most of the West Texas Basin and Range area is Sparsely populated and wild 13 The Coastal Plains are ideally suited for cultivating Rice 14 Which of the following ethnic groups is facing the largest decline as a percentage of the population in Texas Anglos Whites 15 Which ethnic group has the highest median salary Asians 16 Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Hispanic population in Texas in 2050 The Hispanic population is projected to constitute a majority of the state s population by that time Political culture is the attitudes beliefs and behaviors in a given part of the nation Elazar defined an individualistic culture as one where private concerns are more important than public concerns 17 The individualistic political culture in Texas is best characterized by the notions of independence and limited government Elazar noted that moralistic political cultures elect leaders who push for the greater good as opposed to gratifying individual needs In a traditionalistic political culture Elazar saw an almost allergic reaction to change Political participation is lower in traditionalistic states than in all others and party power structures might as well be set in cement 18 The traditionalistic political culture of Texas is most clearly on display in its intense resistance to change 19 Which of the following least describes the attitudes habits and behaviors of Texans Moralistic QUIZ 1 1 Augustine is a farmer living near Lubbock His main source of income is the production of cotton The eventual depletion of the region s water resources threatens his livelihood Augustine is considering entering the timber industry and investing all his savings in a sawmill To which region should Augustine move Piney woods 2 David argues that while the political culture of Texas is individualistic to some extent it is definitely not traditionalistic Which of the following if true proves that David s argument is incorrect Historically Texas has worked to limit political participation and was reluctant to legalize gambling 3 Sofia is deeply influenced by the individualistic political culture Which of the following statements is she most likely to agree with The government should not regulate commerce and it should not impose heavy taxes 4 Why are Hispanics likely to play an increasingly important role in Texas politics and public policy debates The Hispanic population is growing rapidly and is projected to be a majority population in the future 5 Stephanie claims that Texas benefited economically from World War II Which of the following strengthens Stephanie s argument the growth of defense manufacturing in Texas 6 Which major city in Texas has become the nation s emerging silicon valley thanks to a growing tech presence in the area Austin 7 Which group was invited by the Mexican government to settle in what is now Texas to serve as a buffer against Native American attacks Anglo 8 When were the first massive deposits of oil found in Texas Early 1900s 9 When were the first massive deposits of oil found in Texas Areas of Southern Boarder 10 An in depth study of education demographics by the Texas Tribune revealed that more women than men in Texas complete their college degrees CHAPTER 2 Federalism involves the sharing of power between The national and state Under federalism the primary responsibility of the national government is Military and foreign policy The power of judicial review in the United States lies in the hands of Both state and national courts The is the portion of the Constitution aimed at limiting the government and empowering the individual Bill of Rights Under federalism one way the national government can force state and local compliance with its wishes is by Threatening to withhold government grants As a result of federal laws and the Fourteenth Amendment to the U S Constitution federal courts Often have jurisdiction in areas once completely under state control Why do state constitutions tend to be longer than the U S Constitution They blur constitutional law and legislative law A state s Bill of Rights protects Individuals from unreasonable state government action Legislative law in Texas refers to Bills passed by the legislature and enacted by the government Texas drafted its first constitution As a part of the Mexican Federation Which of the following statements is true of the constitution of 1845 It was written in order to gain admission to the United States Which of the following provisions was included in the 1869 Texas constitution The extension of voting rights to African Americans Which group had the greatest influence on the development of the 1876 Texas constitution The Texas Grange Which of the following is true of the 1876 Texas constitution It set greater limits on the power of State government Amendments to the Texas constitution require Majority approval by voters The last major attempt to revise the Texas constitution occurred In 1974 Which of the following is true of the proposed constitution submitted to the 1974 Texas
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