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Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -GOVT 2306: Texas Government (Exam 1)well answers Political Culture - correct answer A patterned set of ideas, values, and ways of thinking about government and politics. The collection of beliefs and attitudes toward government and the political process held by a community or a nation. Deeply held values that cut across ethnic, economic, gender and other lines. The political culture is the GLUE to our society. American Political Culture (Cherished Values) - cor...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -TX GOV 2306 EXAM 1 (ch 1, 2, 14) verified already passed Texas 6 flags - correct answer 1. Spain 1540, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado spread rumors about treasures in Texas 2. France 1685, Sieur de La Salle landed in TX accidentally (Spain returns) 1689, presidios y missions settle Tejanos settled in the RGV 3. republic of Mexico, 1824. fight at the Alamo Feb 1836 4. republic of TX 5.U.S. flag - TX became 28th state of the union 6. confederate flag Gon...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Tx Gov 2306 Exam 1 fully solvedWhich are the dominant values of American political culture? - correct answer Liberty, equality, and justice After 1917, the responsibilities of the Texas Railroad Commission expanded to include which of the following: - correct answer ensure that petroleum pipelines were common carriers and transported oil and gas produced by any company on equal terms Fort Bliss and the city of El Paso, Texas worked together to create the worl...

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. Chapter 13 Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary method used by the Texas government to generate revenue? The primary method used by the Texas government to generate revenue is through sales and use taxes, which are imposed on the sale, lease, or rental of goods, services, and tangible personal property. How do local property taxes differ from state taxes in Texas? Local property taxes are levied by cities, counties, and school districts based on the va...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Exam 1 (Ch1-5) fully solved graded A+Texas mythology: - correct answer Traditional Texas' traditional mythology comes from: - correct answer -taming native Americans -motivation for independence from Mexico (rugged individualism) -wildcatting in oil industry -absence of radically motivated violence Texas' New Mythology: - correct answer -current conservative political culture -texas in transition Daniel Elazar's Classificatio...

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 -Unit 2 Study Guide Texas Gov 2306Suppose one of the U.S. senators from the state of Texas suddenly resigns, leaving another year to be served of his or her term. How will the remainder of this person's term be filled? - correct answer Through a special election If a county decides to use a decentralized system for administering general elections, which person has the most responsibility? - correct answer The county clerk To win a general election in Texas, h...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 : Exam 1 correctly answered graded A+True or False: Texas is the most geographically diverse state in the country - correct answer true Conservatism - correct answer importance of tradition, individual rights, support of free markets Liberalism - correct answer individuals are empowered through a more active state, change is good, broader definition of civil rights What side does Texas fall on, liberal or conservative? - correct answe...

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...