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POL 1133 Esparza Exam 1 UTSA, review for cumulative final

What is our sales tax in Texas? - ANSWER 6.25% but local jurisdiction can raise it to 8.25% What is taxable and what is not? - ANSWER Taxable- clothing, cars, and most household products Not taxable- flour, sugar, bread, milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and similar groceries (food products)

The first modern European nation to lay claim to the territory of Texas was Spain (Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, United States, Confederate States) Who won the battle that led to the independence of Texas from Mexico? Sam Houston What is the main reason why early petitions by the Republic of Texas to join the United States were rejected? There was controversy over Texas becoming a slave state Which of the following elements dominated the land-based economy of postReconstructio...

POL1133 ESPARZA, Texas Politics Final Section 3 - Answer- Equal rights for all texans; equal rights for all free men bc of social contract, equal rights, not entitles to other privileges Section 3A - Answer- Equal rights amendment; a. equality under law won't be denied or abridged bc sex race color creed national origin; amendment = self operative Section 4 - Answer- Religious Freedom religious test; never required as qualification to office or public trust; no one should be excluded ...

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

CRSS Test Study Guide Questions and Answers All Correct How did the battle tactics used by the Spanish conquistadors help the small army defeat the Inca army that outnumbered it by the thousands? - Answer- Even though the Spanish conquistadors were outnumbered, they had the advantage of surprise and superior weapons. This included horses and steel weapons What made the Europeans "accidental conquerers"? - Answer- They had an immunity to smallpox that other civilaztions in the Americas ...

UTSA - POL 1133 Questions Esparza What is the sales tax in Texas? - Answer- 6.25% What is non-taxable? - Answer- Groceries, food, phone, goods sold over internet, most professional/business services What is a severance tax? - Answer- Tax on extraction of non-renewable resources. Ex. Gasoline, Oil What is the income tax in Texas? - Answer- TX does not have an income tax What is a sin tax? - Answer- Tax on undesirable/harmful activities, such as taxes on alcohol, cigarettes, gamblin...