government final

Which of the following best describes Texas political culture?

• Moralistic

• Individualistic and traditionalistic

• Populist and progressive

• Liberal and interventionist

What event led Texas to become an independent republic before joining the United States?

• Mexican-American War

• Battle of the Alamo

• Texas Revolution

• Civil War

The Texas constitution was adopted in

• 1827

• 1845

• 1866

• 1876

One major criticism that the Texas constitution had was

• Too vague

• Too short

• Too centralized

• Too long and detailed

Texas has a

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature with annual sessions

• Bicameral legislature with biennial sessions

• Parliament-style legislature

Redistricting in Texas is often controversial due to

• Budget constraints

• Public disinterest

• Partisan gerrymandering

• Governors veto power

The Texas governors powers are considered

• Strong compared to other states

• Strong due to a unitary executive

• Weak due to plural executive

• Expansive because of executive orders

What was the tri colored mexican revolutionary flag meant to symbolize?

• Spain,mezico, and the united states

• land, labor, and liberty

• union of peoples, purity of religion, and independence

• military,monarchy, and modernity

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish Inquisition in New Spain?

• To promote catholic missionary work in remote areas

• to control elite opposition and suppress popular movement

• To convert indigenous leaders to Christianity

• ro maintain peaceful relations with anglo settlers

Which executive official oversees elections and business filings in Texas

• Comptroller

• Attorney General

• Secretary of State

• Lieutenant governor