chapter 5 state government quiz

How does the General Land Office help impoverished and disabled veterans?

• offer low-interest loans to buy homes and land

• offer jobs and provide on the job training

• offer programs to build veterans homes

• offer grants to build wheelchair ramps

Which activity is an example of a sunshine law?

• The Supreme Court requires evidence to be open to the public to view.

• The governor signs an executive order forcing legislators to provide tax returns.

• Voters approve an amendment to make legislative votes viewable on the Internet.

• Voters petition local government to make their meetings open to the public.

Imagine that you were given the opportunity to create a merit-based civil service system in the state of Texas. What is an example of the kind of system you should create?

• A board director is appointed to a position based on their political views.

• A governor helps a friend by hiring them as their chief of staff.

• A judge is appointed to a position based on their expertise.

• A legislator is elected based on their politics and personal beliefs.

Which statement accurately describes the Texas Executive Branch?

• The executive branch works cohesively with each other to ensure that polices and issues are handled.

• The executive branch is far too weak to get anything accomplished without the legislature.

• The ability for Texans to vote for different offices in the branch makes the executive more accountable.

• The ability for Texans to vote for key executive offices does not help them feel in control.

What is unique about the Texas Attorney General being elected in an off-year election?

• It is an election that alternates depending on who is on the ballot.

• It is an election that is special just for the attorney general.

• It is an election where only the executive branch is voted on.

• It is an election where the U.S. President is not on the ballot.

If the lieutenant governor position becomes vacant, voters are called in to a special election to vote for another one.

• True

• False

Why is the Public Utility Commission of Texas an example of an appointed regulatory commission?

• The members of the commission are elected in special elections.

• The director of the commission is appointed by the Texas Senate.

• All members of the commission are appointed by the governor.

• All members must be licensed professionals in their field.

Why are Texans winners when it comes to the size of the government?

• The size of the government is controlled through the sunset review process.

• The growth of government can be adjusted by voters leaving offices vacant after an election.

• The size of the Texas government has always been just the right size without voter involvement.

• The sunshine laws help keep the expansion of government in control.

Which action is part of the sunshine review process?

• Agencies to be reviewed submit a self-evaluation report to the commission.

• A commission or agency in government is reviewed every single year.

• Legislatures must pass a law for a sunshine review to take place.

• Voters determine which agencies will be reviewed during an election cycle.

Which division reports directly to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Board?

• Office of the Attorney General.

• Office of the Attorney General

• Windham School District

• Railroad Commission