Texas Government Quiz

What historical event contributed to a strong spirit of self-reliance and resistance to external control in Texas?

• The Alamo

• The Succession from Mexico

• Both the Alamo and Succession

• None of the above

Which core principle is valued in Texas' political culture, promoting entrepreneurship and free markets?

• Limited government intervention

• Economic liberty

• Populism

• Republican form of government

What is populism in Texas politics?

• The belief in the power of ordinary people against elites

• The belief in the power of established institutions

• The belief in the power of government intervention

• The belief in the power of foreign control

What form of government does Texas operate under?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

Which agents of socialization help shape individuals' political beliefs and values in Texas?

• Family, education, media, and religious institutions

• Government, corporations, media, and religious institutions

• Family, education, government, and corporations

• Education, media, government, and religious institutions

What do public policy decisions in Texas influence?

• Daily lives of citizens

• International relations

• Private businesses

• Foreign policies

What factors shape the policy contexts in Texas?

• Demographics, history, and political culture

• Economy, education, and healthcare

• Religion, media, and infrastructure

• Government, corporations, and foreign relations

What is civic engagement in Texas' political culture?

• Voting, community involvement, and political activism

• Business activities and entrepreneurship

• Religious practices and rituals

• Educational pursuits and academic achievements

What is the purpose of the Texas Constitution?

• To outline the structure of government

• To guarantee certain rights and liberties

• To reflect the values and priorities of citizens

• All of the above

What are the characteristics of the 1876 Texas Constitution?

• Length, specificity, and emphasis on limiting government power

• Flexibility, brevity, and emphasis on expanding government power

• Length, flexibility, and emphasis on expanding government power

• Flexibility, specificity, and emphasis on limiting government power