Politics utsa - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Texas Politics 1133-07A, Test 1 (UTSA) -Who gets what, when, and how; -we developed government and politics to structure conflict, -develop an orderly and stable process by which competing interests can be expressed - "decide who will benefit and who will pay the bill" (p.3) - Answer- How do we define politics and government in Texas? 1) The South, in Colonias and other areas along the mexico border. 2) They have done poorly educationally and economically speaking. "Extreme po...

Solidary- community and connectedness, networking, friendships Purposive- personal satisfaction, actual advocacy Direct inside lobbying - ANSWER Direct interaction with public officials for the purpose of influencing policy decisions Indirect outside lobbying - ANSWER attempts to influence government policymakers by encouraging the general public to put pressure on them

Which of the following statements regarding the population of Texas is false? - ANSWER During the 20th century, the state shifted from an urban to a rural society. Which most accurately describes the relationship between state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER The U.S. constitution prevails over state constitutions The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution - ANSWER reserves to the states those powers not delegated to the federal government.

1827; Our first Constitution: Coahuila y Tejas - ANSWER Name the constitution: -Governed by Mexico -Slavery was Illegal -1 year terms -Unicameral -Governor must pledge allegiance to church -Executive department consisted of a governor (enforced the law, led the state militia, and granted pardons) and a vice governor

Which most accurately describes the relationship between state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER The U.S. constitution prevails over state constitutions The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution - ANSWER reserves to the states those powers not delegated to the federal government. According to the U.S. Constitution's national supremacy clause, - ANSWER federal laws enacted under the U.S. Constitution take precedence over state laws.