Question 1

The Permanent University Fund (PUF) can only be used by the University of Texas and the Texas A&M System.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the authors, Texas has shown stinginess in trying to mitigate poverty, inconsistency in funding higher education, and a cavalier attitude toward the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Higher education funding in Texas suffers because it is the largest source of money not protected by dedication of revenues in the budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Whenever the government attempts to alleviate the problems of the poor by taking money from the wealthy and providing benefits for the poor, it is engaging in ___________ actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive public policy 
B)  redistributive public policy 
C)  regressive public policy 
D)  none of the above 
A)  progressive public policy 
B)  redistributive public policy 
C)  regressive public policy 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Based on your reading of chapter 11, what can we expect from the legislature in policy toward higher education in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Based on my reading of chapter 11, we ca

Question 6

The cost of funding buildings and other facilities for institutions of higher education outside of the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems was provided by constitutional amendment in 1984 by the creation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Foundation School Fund 
B)  Permanent University Fund 
C)  Higher Education Assistance Fund 
D)  Highway Fund 
A)  Foundation School Fund 
B)  Permanent University Fund 
C)  Higher Education Assistance Fund 
D)  Highway Fund

Question 7

Which of the following is not true concerning recent efforts in public assistance in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sharp drop in the number of welfare recipients has occurred 
B)  Texas is not spending all of the federal money to which it is entitled 
C)  educational programs for persons who have learning disabilities have been increased 
D)  the state's revenue is frequently on a down-turn when those who need assistance are on the increase 
A)  a sharp drop in the number of welfare recipients has occurred 
B)  Texas is not spending all of the federal money to which it is entitled 
C)  educational programs for persons who have learning disabilities have been increased 
D)  the state's revenue is frequently on a down-turn when those who need assistance are on the increase

Question 8

Issues are placed on the public policy agenda as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  the attention of elected officials such as legislators and the governor 
B)  attention by the media 
C)  mandates by higher level governments 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the attention of elected officials such as legislators and the governor 
B)  attention by the media 
C)  mandates by higher level governments 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements more closely reflects the actions of the Texas legislature in the sessions of 2003 and 2005?

Accepted Answer

A)  the legislature increased funding to accommodate increased enrollment and inflation costs 
B)  the legislature gave the colleges and universities permission to increase tuition and fees 
C)  the legislature established a funding formula to provide for future revenue needs of the colleges and universities 
D)  the legislature established a dedicated tax to pay for future college and university costs 
A)  the legislature increased funding to accommodate increased enrollment and inflation costs 
B)  the legislature gave the colleges and universities permission to increase tuition and fees 
C)  the legislature established a funding formula to provide for future revenue needs of the colleges and universities 
D)  the legislature established a dedicated tax to pay for future college and university costs

Question 10

The main obstacle to the solution what to do with wastes is primarily technological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Texas Higher Education Assistance Fund (HEAF) is designed to fund capital expenditures for institutions of higher education not eligible for PUF.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Under recent federal legislation, states have been allowed to reduce welfare with no loss of federal funds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Interest groups seldom are effective in placing items on the public policy agenda.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

With regard to water quality, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas is blessed with a plentiful supply of pure water 
B)  Texas has limited supplies of water, particularly in the western part of the state, and that is often of relatively poor quality 
C)  Texans have traditionally been very careful not to pollute the rivers and streams of the state 
D)  Texas has had effective and careful supervision of its natural resources for the past fifty years 
A)  Texas is blessed with a plentiful supply of pure water 
B)  Texas has limited supplies of water, particularly in the western part of the state, and that is often of relatively poor quality 
C)  Texans have traditionally been very careful not to pollute the rivers and streams of the state 
D)  Texas has had effective and careful supervision of its natural resources for the past fifty years

Question 15

Texas has met the air attainment standards established by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The primary reason that Texas has failed to cope efficiently with environmental problems is cited by the authors of your text as

Accepted Answer

A)  legislators are bribed by polluters 
B)  the economic costs of environmentally safe operations are greater than the perceived benefits 
C)  the lack of federal legislation 
D)  the lack of technology to deal with environmental problems 
A)  legislators are bribed by polluters 
B)  the economic costs of environmentally safe operations are greater than the perceived benefits 
C)  the lack of federal legislation 
D)  the lack of technology to deal with environmental problems

Question 17

Texas, like most of the other states, is spending all of the federal funds to which it would be entitled under federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Unemployment compensation programs are paid for out of general tax revenues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A mandate is an order by a higher level of government which requires a lower unit of government to make or enforce a particular action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Whenever government seeks to improve the quality of life for the poor, it is producing a redistributive public policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Permanent University Fund (PUF) can only be used by the University of Texas and the Texas A&M System.

According to the authors, Texas has shown stinginess in trying to mitigate poverty, inconsistency in funding higher education, and a cavalier attitude toward the environment.

Higher education funding in Texas suffers because it is the largest source of money not protected by dedication of revenues in the budget.

Whenever the government attempts to alleviate the problems of the poor by taking money from the wealthy and providing benefits for the poor, it is engaging in ___________ actions.

Based on your reading of chapter 11, what can we expect from the legislature in policy toward higher education in Texas?

The cost of funding buildings and other facilities for institutions of higher education outside of the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems was provided by constitutional amendment in 1984 by the creation of the

Which of the following is not true concerning recent efforts in public assistance in Texas?

Issues are placed on the public policy agenda as a result of

Which of the following statements more closely reflects the actions of the Texas legislature in the sessions of 2003 and 2005?

The main obstacle to the solution what to do with wastes is primarily technological.

The Texas Higher Education Assistance Fund (HEAF) is designed to fund capital expenditures for institutions of higher education not eligible for PUF.

Under recent federal legislation, states have been allowed to reduce welfare with no loss of federal funds.

Interest groups seldom are effective in placing items on the public policy agenda.

With regard to water quality, which of the following statements is true?

Texas has met the air attainment standards established by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

The primary reason that Texas has failed to cope efficiently with environmental problems is cited by the authors of your text as

Texas, like most of the other states, is spending all of the federal funds to which it would be entitled under federal law.

Unemployment compensation programs are paid for out of general tax revenues.

A mandate is an order by a higher level of government which requires a lower unit of government to make or enforce a particular action.

Whenever government seeks to improve the quality of life for the poor, it is producing a redistributive public policy.

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voters, Campaign, and Elections

The Legislature

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

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Exam 11: Issues in Public Policy

The Permanent University Fund (PUF) can only be used by the University of Texas and the Texas A&M System.

According to the authors, Texas has shown stinginess in trying to mitigate poverty, inconsistency in funding higher education, and a cavalier attitude toward the environment.

Higher education funding in Texas suffers because it is the largest source of money not protected by dedication of revenues in the budget.

Whenever the government attempts to alleviate the problems of the poor by taking money from the wealthy and providing benefits for the poor, it is engaging in ___________ actions.

Based on your reading of chapter 11, what can we expect from the legislature in policy toward higher education in Texas?

The cost of funding buildings and other facilities for institutions of higher education outside of the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems was provided by constitutional amendment in 1984 by the creation of the

Which of the following is not true concerning recent efforts in public assistance in Texas?

Issues are placed on the public policy agenda as a result of

Which of the following statements more closely reflects the actions of the Texas legislature in the sessions of 2003 and 2005?

The main obstacle to the solution what to do with wastes is primarily technological.

The Texas Higher Education Assistance Fund (HEAF) is designed to fund capital expenditures for institutions of higher education not eligible for PUF.

Under recent federal legislation, states have been allowed to reduce welfare with no loss of federal funds.

Interest groups seldom are effective in placing items on the public policy agenda.

With regard to water quality, which of the following statements is true?

Texas has met the air attainment standards established by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

The primary reason that Texas has failed to cope efficiently with environmental problems is cited by the authors of your text as

Texas, like most of the other states, is spending all of the federal funds to which it would be entitled under federal law.

Unemployment compensation programs are paid for out of general tax revenues.

A mandate is an order by a higher level of government which requires a lower unit of government to make or enforce a particular action.

Whenever government seeks to improve the quality of life for the poor, it is producing a redistributive public policy.

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voters, Campaign, and Elections

The Legislature

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Filters