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1. The process that involves conflict by groups seeking to influence public policy, is referred to
as
a. politics.
b. public policy.
c. government.
d. justice.
2. A public institution that is authorized to allocate values in a society defines
a. politics.
b. public policy.
c. government.
d. justice.
3. According to Karen OConner, the process by which policy decisions are made includes
a. legislative actions.
b. court proceedings.
c. lobbying activities.
d. All of the above are true.
4. Which statement defines the concept of public policy?
a. It is set in motion by the media.
b. It rarely involves conflict.
c. It is of no importance to most citizens.
d. It often involves governmental and nongovernmental groups.
5.When the Texas legislature increases the tax on cigarettes, it is implementing
a. public policy.
b. a federal mandate.
c. justice.
d. regulatory authority.
6. The values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over
time and shape the politics of a particular region, is referred to as
a. political culture.
b. political socialization.
c. political economics.
d. political geography.
7. According to Professor Daniel Elazar, the political culture of Texas is
a. individualistic.
b. individualistic and traditionalistic.
c. moralistic and traditionalistic.
d. moralistic and individualistic.
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8. Cotton production in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains is possible because of
a. a substantial increase in rainfall there since 1950.
b. the development of hybrid strains that require minimal water.
c. the Ogallala Aquifer.
d. water brought from the Gulf of Mexico.
9. The origin of the name of the State of Texas comes from
a. the Native American Caddo word tejas, which means friendly.
b. the Anglo settler movement.
c. the ideas of manifest destiny.
d. the Comanche word tejas, which means Texas.
10. According to Fortunes 2010 listing, three of the four largest private corporations in Texas
were
a. energy related.
b. technology related.
c. cotton related.
d. manufacturing related.
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The collapse of Enron occurred because of
a. a glut of electricity.
b. the fall in grain prices.
c. a major pipeline disaster on its network.
d. improper accounting and business practices.
12.
The process of mixing chemicals with sand and water and injecting them into the ground
to force out oil and gas from the shale below, is referred to as
a. pumping.
b. fracking.
c. hydroplaning.
d. turbining.
13. Which is a true statement regarding agriculture in Texas?
a. It is hampered by poor rail, road, and harbor facilities.
b. It sells most of its output in Texas grocery stores.
c. It produces commodities that are largely processed outside the state.
d. It is characterized by an increasing number of farms with small acreages.
14. The service industry in Texas
a. pays lower wages and salaries than manufacturing firms.
b. is one of the slowest growing economic sectors in Texas.
c. created genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
d. employs over one-half of all Texas workers.
15. The two sources for the powers of the Texas government to govern are the
a. U.S. Bill of Rights and the United Nations Charter.
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b.
c.
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53. The number of electoral voters each state receives is equal to the
a. number of seats each state has in Congress.
b. number of seats each state has in its state legislature.
c. number of voters who voted in the previous general election.
d. number of delegates the state had at the national party convention.
54. How many electoral voters will Texas have in the presidential election of 2016?
a. 181
b. 538
c. 38
d. 25
55. In 2008, one reason why Obama won in Harris, Travis, Bexar, and Dallas counties was
because of
a. strong Republican support.
b. strong conservative Tea Party support.
c. solid support from independents and right-wing Republicans.
d. solid support from Latino and African American voters.
56. In the 2010 Texas gubernatorial race, Kay Bailey Hutchison was defeated most likely due to
her
a. being a woman.
b. lack of political experience.
c. status as a Democrat.
d. being portrayed as a Washington insider.
57. In which case did the Supreme Court overturn a ban on unlimited independent expenditures
made by corporations, unions, and nonprofit organizations in federal elections?
a. Buckley v. Valeo (1976)
b. McConnell v. FEC (2003)
c. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)
d. Bush v. Gore (2000)
58. Which of the following does not describe Texas campaign finance regulations for state
offices?
a. There are no dollar limits on contributions.
b. There are no disclosure requirements by candidates.
c. Some contributions must be made through PACs.
d. The Texas Ethics Commission is responsible for enforcing state laws.
c. interest group.
d. political party.
74. The principal purpose of political party activity is to
a. achieve changes through the constitutional amendment process.
b. gain control of government by winning elections and thus achieve party goals.
c. influence public officials who are already in office to respond to the partys goals.
d. obtain favorable treatment for party members in governmental activities.
75. Which of the following would not be a goal of an interest group?
a. Getting its members elected to public office
b. Having government policies passed that benefit the group
c. Influencing government officials regarding legislation
d. Making policy preferences known to government officials
76. An interest group has as its primary objective the
a. electioneering support of candidates for public office.
b. influencing of government to respond to the groups objectives.
c. achievement of success as a national organization.
d. growth of its membership.
77. The Texas Association of Businesses and Chambers of Commerce is an example of
a. a trade association.
b. a trade union.
c. an umbrella organization.
d. a public interest group.
78. Which of the following goals would a business organization be least likely to pursue?
a. Lower state or federal taxes
b. Minimum government regulations
c. Fewer concessions to labor unions
d. Increased safety and environmental standards
79. Who would be most supportive of the Texas right-to-work law?
a. Business groups
b. Labor groups
c. Illegal immigrants
d. Ethnic groups
80. Which of the following interest groups would be an example of a professional group in
Texas?
a. Teamsters
b. National Rifle Association
c. Texas Trial Lawyers Association
d. League of United Latin American Citizens
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b. 40.
c. 150.
d. 400.
89. The only unicameral state legislature is that of
a. Ohio.
b. Nebraska.
c. Texas.
d. California.
90. The Texas House of Representatives consists of __________ members.
a. 31.
b. 55.
c. 150.
d. 400.
91. Legislative redistricting for both houses in Texas routinely occurs
a. every even-numbered year.
b. every odd-numbered year.
c. the first odd-numbered year in a decade.
d. the first even-numbered years in a decade.
92. The terms of office for members of the Texas legislature are
a. Senate, four years; House of Representatives, two years; no term limits.
b. House of Representatives, four years; Senate, four years; two-term limit.
c. Senate, four years, two terms; House of Representatives, two years, four terms.
d. Senate, six years; House of Representatives, two years; no limit.
93. Which of the following is a true statement regarding senators in the Texas legislature?
a. There are two from each state senate district.
b. They are limited to no more than two four-year terms.
c. They are limited to a total of ten years in office.
d. They all stand for election the year following redistricting.
94. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Texas legislature?
a. It does not recognize the party affiliation of its members.
b. It has no party organizationnot even informal caucuses.
c. It is dominated by the Democratic Party, with no Republican influence.
d. It has Democratic and Republican caucuses that are increasingly important.
95. The concerns of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus in the 1990s produced
a. the creation of an indigent health care system.
b. increasing funding from the lottery and gambling.
c. larger appropriations for state universities in South Texas.
d. electing district judges from single-member districts.
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101. Of the six women featured in Chicanas in Charge Part I which one was the first Chicana to
run for state representative?
a. Alicia Chacon
b. Rosa Tijerina
c. Virginia Muzquiz
d. Anita N. Martinez
102. Of the Chicanas in Part 2. which one became an appellate court judge?
a. Maria Jimenez
b. Rosie Castro
c. Severita Lara
d. Alma Canales
e. none of these
103. Of the Chicanas in Part 2. which one has a son serving as Secretary of HUD in 2014?
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a. Alma Canales
b. Rosie Castro
c. Irma Mireles
d. Linda Reyna Yanez
e. none of these
104. Which Chicana in Part 1. became the first woman elected to the Dallas City Council?
a. Olga Ramos Pena
b. Anita N. Martinez
c. Virginia Muzquiz
d. Alicia Chacon
e. Maria Escobar
105. Which Chicana in either Part 1 or 2 was a student walkout leader in her high school during
the heyday of the Chicano Movement?
a. Alicia Chacon
b. Rosa Tijerina
c. Linda Reyna Yanez
d. Maria Jimenez
e. Severita Lara
106. What is the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution?
A. legalizes indenture servitude
B. provides a legal mechanic for Congress to enact legislation to establish an income tax system
C. prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude
D. provides African Americans the right to vote
107. What is the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution?
A. Provided citizenship to those born on US soil
B. Provided African Americans the right to vote
C. Made US senators elected directly by the people
D. Prohibited women from voting
108. What is the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution?
A. Provided Native Americans the right to vote
B. Provided all races the right to vote
C. Provided women the right to vote
D. Provided to US citizens who are at least 18 years of age the right to vote
109. What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
A. Prohibits the poll tax
B. Attempts to curb racial discrimination in voting
C. Legalizes the poll tax
D. Makes ballots all English-only texts
110. What is the 15th Amendment to the US Constitution?
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C. a set of social and behavioral norms that determines ones position in terms of class structure
based on gender
D. a set of psychological traits that determines one behavior based on their gender
123. Who was the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary?
A. Condoleezza Rice
B. Madeline Albright
C. Dee Dee Myers
D. Janet Napolito
124. For every dollar a family earns in the bottom 90 percent earns, how many at the top .01
percent earns?
A. 10
B. 250
C. 750
D. 1000
125. Since 1980, the average real income of the top 1 percent has shot up by how much
percentage points?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 125%
D.175%
126. Even as the incomes of the 1 percent have risen, their taxes have
A. stayed static
B. increased
C. decreased
D. abolish
127. Whites average income household is ____ percent larger than blacks.
A. 23
B. 56
C. 38
D. 45
128. What are the median assets of white families?
A. $49000
B. $68000
C. $97000
D. $113000
129. What is the percentage of total income that is controlled by the top 1 percent in 2012
America?
A. 22
B. 20
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C. 25
D. 28
130. How many Hispanics resided in Los Angeles County, California?
A. 5.1 million
B. 4.9 million
C. 3.8 million
D. 4.5 million
131. What is the U.S. Hispanic population as of September 2014?
A. 59.1 million
B. 54.1 million
C. 49. 5 million
D. 57.3 million
132. What fraction of the U.S. Hispanic population are people of Mexican origin?
A. 2/5
B. 3/5
C. 5/8
D. 2/3
133. What is the median age of Latinos?
A. 22
B. 28
C. 35
D. 37
134. A majority of Latino adults (55%) are what?
A. non-religious
B. Evangelical Protestants
C. Catholics
D. Mainline Protestants
135. Who is William H. McRaven?
A. President of the University of Texas
B. Former President of the University of Texas at Arlington
C. President of the University of Texas at Dallas
D. Chancellor-designate of the University of Texas System
136. What is the salary offered to William McRaven?
A. $1.2 million
B. $1.5 million
C. $850,000
D. $1.75 million
137. What was William H. McRavens previous position?
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A. Franklin Roosevelt
B. Dwight Eisenhower
C. Lyndon Johnson
D. Theodore Roosevelt
153. What was the election of Richard Coke to the governorship described as?
A. equal rights
B. the restoration of white supremacy and Democratic rule
C. the consolidation of authority for the Republican Party and restore liberty
D. combat the evils of the Republican Party
154. Federal Reserve System Chair Janet Yellen upped the white median net worth by 2% to
$142,000 and dropped the minority net worth by -17% to what dollar amount? A. $20,000 B.
$19,000 C. $18,000 d. $17,000 E. $16,000
155. The first SCOTUS case on lobbying had to do with the U.S. War on Mexico in 1846-48. A.
True B. False
156. To lobby in Texas a person has to register with the Ethics Commission. A. true B. false
157. The top spender in 2013 in Texas as lobbyist was? A. AT &T B. Time Warner C. Texas
Medical Association D. Oncor Electric
158. Which person developed the concept of a caretaker society? A. Stokely Carmichael B.
Charles Hamilton C. Octavio Romano D. Lyle Brown
159. 10% of the agribusiness interests in Texas collected 78% of all the subsidy (1995-2013)
making Texas rank what number of the 50 states? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
160. During which legislative session did the lobbyists spend more money? A. 2011 B. 2013
161. What interest group spent more money lobbying in 2013? A. Health B. Agriculture C.
Energy D. Labor E. Finance
162. How much money or at least up to what amount did lobbyist spend on legislators in 2013?
A. $155 million B. $278 million C. $305 million D. $328 million
163. Who was the #5 ranked lobbyist in Texas during the 2013 session? A. Lius Saenz B.
Royce Poinsett C. Dean McWilliams D. Scott Gilmore E. Michael Toomey
164. Another word for the program used for purchasing food stamps is? A. TANF B. Lone Star
C. SNAP D. FIXT E. Food Stamps
165. Of all the subsidies to agribusiness and farmers which one is becoming the most popular?
A. conservation B. disaster C. crop insurance D. commodity E. depletion
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