Question 1

As one moves from east to west in Texas the amount of rainfall:

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly increases at the rate of 5 inches per 100 miles 
B)  remains relatively constant 
C)  decreases at the rate of 5 inches per 100 miles 
D)  it generally depends on the year that the measurement is taken

Question 2

In democratic theory, participation in the governmental process creates a moral rightness and obligates citizens to obey its laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most rapidly growing segment of the population of Texas is the Hispanic or Latino population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How well does Texas meet the test of a "well-run democracy"? What evidence can you cite to demonstrate how Texas either meets the tests or doesn't meet the tests?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The principle purpose of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase commerce between the United States and Latin America 
B)  increase the political involvement of Latin American nations 
C)  improve transportation between the U.S. and Mexico 
D)  create a mechanism to solve the political rights of illegal immigrants in the U.S.

Exam 1: The Context of Texas Politics

As one moves from east to west in Texas the amount of rainfall:

In democratic theory, participation in the governmental process creates a moral rightness and obligates citizens to obey its laws.

The most rapidly growing segment of the population of Texas is the Hispanic or Latino population.

How well does Texas meet the test of a "well-run democracy"? What evidence can you cite to demonstrate how Texas either meets the tests or doesn't meet the tests?

The principle purpose of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) was to: