Which principle of government is the key to understanding the drafting of the Texas Constitution of 1876?

the necessity of strong limitations on the authority of state officials

the need for governmental subsidy and regulation of economic growth

the importance of civil right protection for African Americans and Latinos

which statement best describe the structure of the Texas legislature?

Since independence from Mexico, Texas has had a bicameral legislature

Texas created the idea of a unicameral legislature

Texas's first unicameral legislature was established while the state was a member of the Confederacy

Texas has always had a unicameral legislature

The Texas Constitution of 1876 was written to

prevent the expansion of governmental authority that was perceived as acting against the interest of the people

prevent a direct reflection of the difference in its framers' underlying goals

overcome the liabilities of the Articles of Confederation

create a government that could act effectively in the public welfare in a variety of policy areas

what is the major difference between the bill of rights in the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Bill of Rights?

The Texas constitution grants to Texans rights that are not found in the U.S. Constitution.

There is not bill of rights in the Texas Constitution

The Texas bill of rights is far less detailed than the federal Bill of Rights

The Texas Constitution has no specific rights for those accused of crime

Which of the following statements about republican government is correct?

The right to republican government is not guaranteed in the Texas bill of rights.

Republican government is part of a system of representative demicracy

Under a representative government, power derives from the people

The Texas Constitution gives the people a right to reform or to abolish their government

Under the Texas Constitution, who has the power of impeachment?

The House of Representatives has the power to impeach, while the Senate has the power to try and convict

The Senate has the power to both impeach and convivt

The House of Representatives has the power to impeach while the state supreme court has the power to try and convict

Texas has no constitution provision for impeachment

According to the Tenth Amendment, any powers not delegated to the national government by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states

belong exclusively to the state

can be claimed by the national government as necessary

belong exclusively to the people

belong to either the people or the state

The legal doctrine at issue in the Plessy v. Ferguson case is the

hold and save harmless doctrine

privileges and immunizes clause

why might parties at the state level have less power than those at the national level?

Local issues are usually not ideological in nature.

the creation of party primaries tool control of the nomination from party leaders and gave it to the voters

the rise of media campaigns made candidates more reliant on money than local party volunteers.

Legislative campaign committees raise money from individual and interest groups and then distribute it to candidates at national political party level, thereby weakening the influence of the state party

The Libertarian Party can be considered

fiscal conservatives and social liberals

fiscal and social conservatives

fiscal liberals and social conservatives

Duverger's Law states that

proportional representation system result in two-party systems

one-party systems are the result of white flight

single -member district systems result in two-party system

presidential Republicanism results in ticket splitting

in Texas, special elections are used to

ratify amendments to the Texas Constitution

approve a vote of no confidence

women were given the right to vote in the United States with the passage of the

U.S. Supreme Court decision Newberry v. United States

Texas was the first state in the South to

ratify the women's suffrage amendment

the most important federal law involved in the expansion of the franchise in Texas was the

passage of the Fifteenth Amendment

One-Person, One-Vote Act of 1972

The Voting Right Act has been renewed several times since 1965, and new provisions have been added since then . For example

Bilingual ballots are now required in certain areas where more than 5 percent of voters speak another language

a current from of photo identification is now required to vote

proof of residency is now required to vote

proof of American citizenship is now required to vote

which is NOT a reason for forming a political action committee?

candidates are more likely to allow political action committees to purchase media access during election season

candidates are more likely to notice a substantial contribution from a political action committee than small individual contribution

a political action committee that makes a substantial donation to a candidate can more likely gain political access than a lobbyist who simply asks

a political action committee sends a message that its members care strongly enough about their agenda

what do interest groups want from policy makers

they want policy that is beneficial for their groups

they want information that benefits their groups

they want monies for their special projects

they want unlimited access to the policy markers

have expertise in policy matters or personal relationships with legislators

are less educated but politically astute

which of the following groups have had notable political success by litigating in federal courts

public employee interest groups

what did Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim do in 1989?

Lonnie distributed $10,000 checks to state senators in the capital while lobbying on workers comp reform

he establish the first political action committee devoted solely to Texas politics

He united a number of food production companies to create a single-industry lobbying group

he was convicted of bribing three Texas legislation with promises of free fried chicken for life

in the Texas legislature, the referral of a bill to a standing committee in the House and the Senate is the job of the

the Speaker of the house and the lieutenant governor

sergeant of the House and Senate

In the Texas legislature, when a committee chair "pigeonholes" a bill, what happens?

The bill is set aside before it is ever discussed in committee.

the bill is referred to a special session

the chair vetoes a bill after it has already received an affirmative committee vote

the chair refers a bill to only one subcommittee rather than two or more

in Texas why is governor's post-adjournment veto so powerful?

it cannot be overturned by the legislature

it can be overturned only by a two-third majority of both houses

it allows the governor to veto parts of a bill but not all of it

it alloes the governor to get maximum media coverage

why is the comptroller of public accounts so important to the legislature?

the comptroller informs the legislature how much money it has to spend on the budget

the comptroller is responsible for sitting the salary and compensation packages for legislators

the comptroller investigates suspected illegal campaign contributions

whoever is comptroller is also the Speaker of the House

which of the following political leaders in Texas are two of the most powerful figures in the state?

the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives

the governor and the lieutenant governor

the governor and the comptroller of public accounts

the comptroller of public accounts and the lieutenant governor

How is the Speaker of the Texas House chosen?

The Speaker is elected by members of the House

The Speaker is elected in a statewide election

The Speaker is the most senior representative in the House

The Speaker is the most senior representative from the majority party

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would be the best characterize traditional, individualistic political culture?

Low taxes and minimized social services

Government is expected to take action to advance the public welfare

Government polices designed to benefit the political elite

Encouragement of active participation in government

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Politically, urban areas and suburban areas in Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth can be characterized as andareas.

Democratic; Tea Party

Libertarian; Democratic

Tea Party; Republican

Democratic; Republican

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor contributed to the increase in the population of Texas?

Domestic migration from Alaska and Hawaii

a natural increase of births in proportion to deaths

International immigration from Asia

A natural increase of births in proportion to death

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 1950, the Supreme Court case Sweatt v. Painter

outlawed poll taxes

ended segregation of public schools

guaranteed African Americans admission to Texas's graduate and professional schools.

ended black codes

Which statement regarding urbanization in Texas is INCORRECT?

The origins of cities in Texas are found in Native American civilizations.

More than 85 percent of Texas now live in urban areas.

Historically, Texas urbanization depended on the spread of the railroads.

Urban life initially began along the Gulf Coast and gradually expanded west.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Texas Constitution contain that the U.S. Constitution does not?

Bill of Rights

Separation of powers

Supremacy Clause

Equal rights amendment

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is a true statement about the powers of the national government?

The only power of the national government are those specifically stated

the amount of power the national government has exercised has grown over the last 200 years as a result of the "necessary and proper clause"

power are determined by the supremacy clause

Powers of the national government are equal to the powers of the state governments

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Goverment 2306

Which of the following would be the best characterize traditional, individualistic political culture?

Politically, urban areas and suburban areas in Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth can be characterized as andareas.

Which factor contributed to the increase in the population of Texas?

In 1950, the Supreme Court case Sweatt v. Painter

Which statement regarding urbanization in Texas is INCORRECT?

What does the Texas Constitution contain that the U.S. Constitution does not?

Which is a true statement about the powers of the national government?

Texas has operated under how many constitutions?

Texas became an independent republic inand became part of the United State in.

in what year was Texas's current constitution ratified?I

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Which factor contributed to the increase in the population of Texas?

In 1950, the Supreme Court case Sweatt v. Painter

Which statement regarding urbanization in Texas is INCORRECT?

What does the Texas Constitution contain that the U.S. Constitution does not?

Which is a true statement about the powers of the national government?

Texas has operated under how many constitutions?

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