Question 1

Texas's rank among the states on expenditures for such things as spending on arts and welfare places it in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  top one-quarter of the states 
B)  the second quartile (one-quarter) 
C)  the third quartile 
D)  the bottom quartile 
A)  top one-quarter of the states 
B)  the second quartile (one-quarter) 
C)  the third quartile 
D)  the bottom quartile D

Question 2

How did the events preceeding the admission of Texas into the Union in 1845 affect the development of the political culture of Texas?

Accepted Answer

The events preceding the admission of Texas into the Union in 1845 had a significant impact on the development of the political culture of Texas.

Firstly, the Texas Revolution and the subsequent annexation into the United States created a sense of independence and self-determination among the people of Texas. This led to a strong emphasis on individualism and a distrust of centralized government, which has become a defining characteristic of the political culture in Texas.

Additionally, the annexation of Texas sparked debates and tensions over the issue of slavery, as Texas was admitted as a slave state. This further shaped the political culture of Texas, leading to a strong emphasis on states' rights and a resistance to federal government intervention.

Furthermore, the events leading up to Texas's admission into the Union also solidified the influence of the Democratic Party in the state, as many Texans supported annexation and aligned themselves with the Democratic Party's pro-slavery and states' rights platform.

Overall, the events preceding the admission of Texas into the Union in 1845 played a crucial role in shaping the political culture of Texas, fostering a sense of independence, individualism, and a strong emphasis on states' rights and limited government intervention.

Question 3

The North American Free Trade Agreement was designed to increase trade between Latin America and the U.S. and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Describe the current demographics of Texas. If current trends continue, what will be the demographic distribution of the population by the year 2040?

Accepted Answer

As of the most recent data, Texas has a

Question 5

Which of the following was not a major factor in the placement of cities in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation 
B)  economic development 
C)  political action by the state government 
D)  economic interaction with other regions of the nation 
A)  transportation 
B)  economic development 
C)  political action by the state government 
D)  economic interaction with other regions of the nation

Question 6

The fact that a government conducts elections is enough to convey legitimacy on that government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If current trends continue, the majority of Texans in 2040 will be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Afro American 
B)  Anglo 
C)  Asian American 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  Afro American 
B)  Anglo 
C)  Asian American 
D)  Hispanic

Question 8

The population of Texas is primarily located in which region of the state?

Accepted Answer

A)  North Texas 
B)  East Texas 
C)  South Texas 
D)  West Texas 
A)  North Texas 
B)  East Texas 
C)  South Texas 
D)  West Texas

Question 9

As a result of the population changes over the past forty years, the Texas political culture has become more liberal.

Accepted Answer

Over the past forty years, Texas has exp

Question 10

In a legitimate democracy people believe that their government is moral, fair, and just. As a result, they believe that they must obey the laws of the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to conservative defenders of Texas government, lack of governmental spending on social programs is not the main reason that Texas ranks low in quality of life indexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following have significantly altered the racist Old South political culture in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  time 
B)  immigration from Northern states 
C)  federal governmental activity 
D)  all of the above 
A)  time 
B)  immigration from Northern states 
C)  federal governmental activity 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

As of 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the Anglo population of Texas has become a minority of the people in Texas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The federal government makes a significant impact on Texas in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  nearly one-third of the state's revenues come from the federal government 
B)  the federal courts oversee many of the actions of state government 
C)  Congress passes laws which mandate actions by state government 
D)  all of the above are significant 
A)  nearly one-third of the state's revenues come from the federal government 
B)  the federal courts oversee many of the actions of state government 
C)  Congress passes laws which mandate actions by state government 
D)  all of the above are significant

Question 15

The fact that the Hispanic population of Texas is primarily concentrated in the South and West Texas area is the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  laws which restricted the areas in which Hispanics could live 
B)  the economic opportunity available to Hispanics 
C)  initial patterns of immigration 
D)  economic incentives offered by the local governments 
A)  laws which restricted the areas in which Hispanics could live 
B)  the economic opportunity available to Hispanics 
C)  initial patterns of immigration 
D)  economic incentives offered by the local governments

Question 16

The primary difference between the philosophy of laissiz-faire conservatism and pseudo-laissez faire conservatism is a belief that governmental assistance to solve problems should be directed to assist the wealthy, not the poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The political culture of a society	 is defined by

Accepted Answer

A)  the history of the dominant group (largely Anglo) 
B)  the shared beliefs, values, and habits of the dominant group in a society 
C)  the laws and constitution adopted by the dominant group 
D)  the political philosophy adopted by the dominant group 
A)  the history of the dominant group (largely Anglo) 
B)  the shared beliefs, values, and habits of the dominant group in a society 
C)  the laws and constitution adopted by the dominant group 
D)  the political philosophy adopted by the dominant group

Question 18

The most recent census of Texas's population shows that the largest segment of the population is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Hispanic population of Texas 
B)  the Asian American population 
C)  the Anglo population 
D)  the Afro American population 
A)  the Hispanic population of Texas 
B)  the Asian American population 
C)  the Anglo population 
D)  the Afro American population

Question 19

The dominant political culture of Texas for the 19th and 20th Centuries has been that of the Anglo population of the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Crucial to a democratic system of government is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a belief by the people that their government is moral, fair, and just 
B)  protection of minority rights to participate in the political process 
C)  open, honest, and public debate of the critical issues confronting the society 
D)  all of the above are crucial 
A)  a belief by the people that their government is moral, fair, and just 
B)  protection of minority rights to participate in the political process 
C)  open, honest, and public debate of the critical issues confronting the society 
D)  all of the above are crucial

Texas's rank among the states on expenditures for such things as spending on arts and welfare places it in the:

How did the events preceeding the admission of Texas into the Union in 1845 affect the development of the political culture of Texas?

The North American Free Trade Agreement was designed to increase trade between Latin America and the U.S. and Canada.

Describe the current demographics of Texas. If current trends continue, what will be the demographic distribution of the population by the year 2040?

Which of the following was not a major factor in the placement of cities in Texas?

The fact that a government conducts elections is enough to convey legitimacy on that government.

If current trends continue, the majority of Texans in 2040 will be:

The population of Texas is primarily located in which region of the state?

As a result of the population changes over the past forty years, the Texas political culture has become more liberal.

In a legitimate democracy people believe that their government is moral, fair, and just. As a result, they believe that they must obey the laws of the government.

According to conservative defenders of Texas government, lack of governmental spending on social programs is not the main reason that Texas ranks low in quality of life indexes.

Which of the following have significantly altered the racist Old South political culture in Texas?

As of 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the Anglo population of Texas has become a minority of the people in Texas.

The federal government makes a significant impact on Texas in which of the following ways?

The fact that the Hispanic population of Texas is primarily concentrated in the South and West Texas area is the result of:

The primary difference between the philosophy of laissiz-faire conservatism and pseudo-laissez faire conservatism is a belief that governmental assistance to solve problems should be directed to assist the wealthy, not the poor.

The political culture of a society is defined by

The most recent census of Texas's population shows that the largest segment of the population is:

The dominant political culture of Texas for the 19^th and 20^th Centuries has been that of the Anglo population of the state.

Crucial to a democratic system of government is which of the following?

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

Issues in Public Policy

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Exam 1: The Context of Texas Politics

Texas's rank among the states on expenditures for such things as spending on arts and welfare places it in the:

How did the events preceeding the admission of Texas into the Union in 1845 affect the development of the political culture of Texas?

The North American Free Trade Agreement was designed to increase trade between Latin America and the U.S. and Canada.

Describe the current demographics of Texas. If current trends continue, what will be the demographic distribution of the population by the year 2040?

Which of the following was not a major factor in the placement of cities in Texas?

The fact that a government conducts elections is enough to convey legitimacy on that government.

If current trends continue, the majority of Texans in 2040 will be:

The population of Texas is primarily located in which region of the state?

As a result of the population changes over the past forty years, the Texas political culture has become more liberal.

In a legitimate democracy people believe that their government is moral, fair, and just. As a result, they believe that they must obey the laws of the government.

According to conservative defenders of Texas government, lack of governmental spending on social programs is not the main reason that Texas ranks low in quality of life indexes.

Which of the following have significantly altered the racist Old South political culture in Texas?

As of 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the Anglo population of Texas has become a minority of the people in Texas.

The federal government makes a significant impact on Texas in which of the following ways?

The fact that the Hispanic population of Texas is primarily concentrated in the South and West Texas area is the result of:

The primary difference between the philosophy of laissiz-faire conservatism and pseudo-laissez faire conservatism is a belief that governmental assistance to solve problems should be directed to assist the wealthy, not the poor.

The political culture of a society is defined by

The most recent census of Texas's population shows that the largest segment of the population is:

The dominant political culture of Texas for the 19th and 20th Centuries has been that of the Anglo population of the state.

Crucial to a democratic system of government is which of the following?

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

Issues in Public Policy

Filters

The dominant political culture of Texas for the 19^th and 20^th Centuries has been that of the Anglo population of the state.