Texas Gov 2306

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306: Exam 2 correctly answered graded A+In practical terms, the most important role political parties play in Texas elections is in a. providing position statements the candidates must follow. b. providing a label by which the voters can identify an otherwise unknown candidate's general views. c. both of the above d. none of the above. - correct answer b. providing a label by which the voters can identify an otherwise unknown candidate...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Exam 2In the Texas legislature, the House has ______ members and the senate has ______ members. - correct answer 150-31 One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it - correct answer permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill. What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar? - correct answer It is for bills that are uncontroversial or limited to a localized problem. ...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Exam 2 fully solved Know the length of terms for the members of the House and Senate - correct answer 2 years for the House and 6 years for the Senate How long are regular sessions and special sessions of the Texas legislature? When do these occur? - correct answer The maximum duration of a regular session is 140 days Regular sessions: begin on the second Tuesday in January of odd-numbered years and last for 140 days. Special sessio...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Exam 3 correctly answeredSuffrage refers to - correct answer the right to vote In an open primary election - correct answer voters do not have to declare party affiliation to participate. The candidate who already holds the office up for election is called the - correct answer incumbent The Voting Rights Act of 1965 - correct answer was initiated by the U.S. federal government, not the Texas government Which of the following barrie...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Exam 4When did public school education become a great concern to Texans? - correct answer It has been a longstanding issue for Texans, A point of contention under Mexico When did school attendance become compulsory? - correct answer Compulsory Attendance- 1915 What types of decisions are left to the State Board of Education? - correct answer Policy Decisions are left to the State Board of Education. (SBoE) 1. Recommends a budget to legi...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Final Exam Quiz Questions (Hicks)The Texas Constitution requires that the Texas budget be - correct answer balanced Federal expenditures primarily affect the state budget in which two areas? - correct answer health and human services and education Texas has the reputation for being - correct answer a low-service, low-tax state. One major revenue source for Texas is the sales tax, which is - correct answer 6.25 percent for state govern...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Final Review (slot) & More fully solved graded A+ What are the difference between moralistic, individualistic, and traditionalistic political cultures? - correct answer Moralistic Culture - A political subculture that views government as a positive force, one that values the individual but functions to benefit the general public Individual Culture - A political subculture that views government as a practical institution that should further...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas government 2306 final with answers graded A+In terms of area, how does Texas rank among the 50 states? - correct answer second The three major metropolitan areas in Texas are - correct answer Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio Which of the following accounts for most of Texas's population growth? - correct answer natural increases as a result of the difference between births and deaths Unlike earlier eras, the Texas economy of the twenty-fi...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Study guide 1Bicameral legislature - correct answer legislature composed of two chambers. An upper and lower chamber. Biennial Legislature - correct answer legislature that convenes every two years Bill of Rights - correct answer Texas bill of rights is in article 1 of the Texas constitution Categorical Grant - correct answer grants issued by U.S. congress which may only be spent for narrowly defined purposes Checks and Balances - ...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Test 1 questions with answers federalism - correct answer The national government shares some power with the lower levels of government Dual Federalism - correct answer The national government and state government dont intermingle (layer cake) Cooperative Federalism - correct answer The national government and state governement cooperate at times (marble cake) Grant in Aid - correct answer money given to a state for a certain purpose...