Question 1

The Texas Dream Act was signed into law by Governor George W. Bush.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When it was originally established, which institutions in Texas could receive funding from the Higher Education Fund (HEF)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Texas State Technical College, universities, and health-related institutions that are not eligible for or included in PUF funding could get funding from the HEF. 
B)  Any public college or university in Texas could receive funding from the HEF. 
C)  Funding from the HEF would be restricted to public two-year colleges in Texas. 
D)  Only colleges and universities that have an enrollment of over 8,000 could receive funding from the HEF. 
A)  The Texas State Technical College, universities, and health-related institutions that are not eligible for or included in PUF funding could get funding from the HEF. 
B)  Any public college or university in Texas could receive funding from the HEF. 
C)  Funding from the HEF would be restricted to public two-year colleges in Texas. 
D)  Only colleges and universities that have an enrollment of over 8,000 could receive funding from the HEF.

Question 3

The term "lane miles" is often used as an estimate of road usage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary source of funding for the Permanent University Fund (PUF) is from sales of lottery tickets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Attorney General Ken Paxton joined with other states in petitioning the federal government to continue the program known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Thirty-five percent of the total population in Texas is in the United States illegally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which public university in Texas can trace its origins to the Texas Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sam Houston State University 
B)  Texas A&M University 
C)  The University of North Texas 
D)  The University of Houston 
A)  Sam Houston State University 
B)  Texas A&M University 
C)  The University of North Texas 
D)  The University of Houston

Question 8

Taken together, the sprawling cities and ________________ make it difficult to develop public transportation in most areas in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A)  car-centric culture 
B)  political culture 
C)  pro-business culture 
D)  anti-business culture 
A)  car-centric culture 
B)  political culture 
C)  pro-business culture 
D)  anti-business culture

Question 9

Which agency is responsible for monitoring land crossings between Texas and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Border Patrol 
B)  U.S. Border Patrol 
C)  Texas National Guard 
D)  U.S. Border Enforcement Agency 
A)  Texas Border Patrol 
B)  U.S. Border Patrol 
C)  Texas National Guard 
D)  U.S. Border Enforcement Agency

The Texas Dream Act was signed into law by Governor George W. Bush.

When it was originally established, which institutions in Texas could receive funding from the Higher Education Fund (HEF)?

The term "lane miles" is often used as an estimate of road usage.

The primary source of funding for the Permanent University Fund (PUF) is from sales of lottery tickets.

Attorney General Ken Paxton joined with other states in petitioning the federal government to continue the program known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

Thirty-five percent of the total population in Texas is in the United States illegally.

Which public university in Texas can trace its origins to the Texas Constitution?

Taken together, the sprawling cities and ________________ make it difficult to develop public transportation in most areas in Texas.

Which agency is responsible for monitoring land crossings between Texas and Mexico?

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

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Exam 14: Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

The Texas Dream Act was signed into law by Governor George W. Bush.

When it was originally established, which institutions in Texas could receive funding from the Higher Education Fund (HEF)?

The term "lane miles" is often used as an estimate of road usage.

The primary source of funding for the Permanent University Fund (PUF) is from sales of lottery tickets.

Attorney General Ken Paxton joined with other states in petitioning the federal government to continue the program known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

Thirty-five percent of the total population in Texas is in the United States illegally.

Which public university in Texas can trace its origins to the Texas Constitution?

Taken together, the sprawling cities and ________________ make it difficult to develop public transportation in most areas in Texas.

Which agency is responsible for monitoring land crossings between Texas and Mexico?

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

Filters