Contemporary Texas Vocab

Who is an "incumbent" in a political context?

• A current office holder

• A candidate running for election

• A political party leader

• A former office holder

What is an "embargo"?

• A ban on trade

• A type of tax

• A trade agreement

• A currency exchange rate

What does "municipal" refer to in terms of government?

• Local level

• State level

• Federal level

• International level

What does "median" refer to in statistics?

• The average of a data set

• The middle value

• The highest value in a data set

• The range of a data set

What does "popular sovereignty" mean?

• The government has ultimate power.

• The people have the ultimate power.

• The military controls the state.

• The economy dictates governance.

What does "urbanization" refer to?

• The growth of cities

• The decline of rural areas

• The increase in agricultural production

• The rise of suburban neighborhoods

What is the main purpose of "checks and balances" in government?

• To limit the power of each branch

• To increase the power of the executive branch

• To eliminate the need for elections

• To ensure a single party controls the government

What is the significance of "separation of power" in government?

• To divide powers among different branches

• To centralize authority in one branch

• To eliminate checks and balances

• To ensure uniformity in law enforcement

What is a "municipal" government?

• A local city or town government

• A state government

• A federal government

• An international organization

What does "limited government" mean?

• Government with unrestricted powers

• Government with restricted powers

• Government that controls all aspects of life

• Government that is elected by the people