Question 1:

Pocketbook voting occurs among the less politically sophisticated.

Type: True or False

Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):
False

Question 2:

Which two groups were the succeeding Texans concerned about being protected from?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/5
Your Answer(s):

 Negro, Indian

Question 3:

What were the reasons Texas succeeded from the Union?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):

 All the above

Question 4:

Sociotropic voting is powerful among the most sophisticated.

Type: True or False

Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):
False

Question 5:

In Ann Richards address she stated, "We’re gonna tell how the cow ate the ___________. What is the missing
word?
Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):

 Cabbage

Question Results
Question 1:

The most problematic value in Texas and America is _______________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 equality.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 liberty.
 individualism.
 equality.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 3
 democracy.

Question 2:

Since the constitution is valued by people in the United States and Texas it is -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 legitimate

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 social contract theory

 legitimate
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 200 paragraph 1
 necessary.
 limited.

Question 3:
________________________ is the art or science of government.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Politics

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Government
 Politics
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 190 paragraph 1
 Political science
 Public policy

Question 4:

What are the two traditional economic two reasons people vote the way they do?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 Personal Economics, Personal Opinions

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Personal Economics, Personal Opinions

 Personal political party, Personal War stance
 Personal Economics, National Economy
Rationale: Political Sophistical and Economic Voting in the American Electorate: A Theory of
Heterogeneous Attributions
 National Military, Personal Economics

Question 5:

What were the reasons Texas succeeded from the Union?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 All the above

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 promote her welfare

 insure domestic tranquility
 preserve negro slavery
 All the above
Rationale: A Declaration of the Causes which Impel the State of Texas to Secede from the Federal Union

Question 6:

The most important value to Americans and Texans alike is -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 individualism.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 liberty.
 individualism.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 190 paragraph 4
 equality.
 democracy.

Question 7:

The forty-First Texas legislature passed a bill requiring student to complete______, __________

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 History and Civics

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Economics and Civics

 History and Government
 History and Civics
Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 189 paragraph 1
 None Above

Question 8:
Are all politics government are all government politics.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 All government is politics

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 All politics is government

Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 190 paragraph 1
 All government is politics
 No difference
 All the Above

Question 9:

The covenant is a reminder of the pilgrims -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Religious life

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Political life
 Religious life
Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 1
 Political conditions
 All the above

Question 10:

The first _______ amendments to the US Constitution make up the Bill of Rights.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 10

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 7
 9
 8
 10
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 201 paragraph 2

Question 11:

_____________________ is the act or process of governing.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Government

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Government
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 190 paragraph 1
 Politics
 Political science
 Public

Question 12:

The Texas Constitution serves as reminder of –

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Land of Laws

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Land of Texans
 Land of Freedom
 Land of diversity
 Land of Laws
Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 199 paragraph 1

Question 13:
_______________________ is the belief that people are free and equal and that this requires that all people
give their consent to be governed.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Social Contract Theory

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Legitimacy
 Establishment
 Social Contract Theory
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 200 paragraph 3
 Consent

Question 14:

The government of Texas has the right to-

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Both A and C.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 taxation.
 full military powers.
 police powers.
 Both A and C.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 200 paragraph 3

Question 15:

_______________________ is any government decision.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Public Policy
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Government
 Politics
 Political science
 Public Policy
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 190 paragraph 2

Question 16:

If a law in Texas is seen as unjust it can be changed by a –

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Constitutional Amendment

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Bill of Rights
 Judicial Litigation
 Constitutional Amendment
Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 200 paragraph 1
 Constitutional Adjudication

Question 17:

Which of the following call for government interference?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Liberty

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Individualism
 Equality
 Liberty
Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 1
 Participations

Question 18:
____________________ is when the rights of citizens are not infringed upon by governmental policy.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Non-tyranny

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Public Policy
 Non-tyranny
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 192 paragraph 2
 Political equality
 Deliberation

Question 19:

______________________ is when there is no authority over individual freedom.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Individualism

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Liberty
 Individualism
 Equality
 Democracy

Question 20:

The Texas legislature requires each student to complete______ hours of government or political science to
graduate.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 6

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 3
 9
 6
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 189 paragraph 1
 12

Question 21:

The Texas Constitution is a _______________ constitution because it is so ________________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 statutory, specific

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 statutory, general
 statutory, specific
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 200 paragraph 2
 contract, general
 contract, specific

Question 22:

The Civil War Constitution of 1861had all of the following except-

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 legalized slavery.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 legalized slavery.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 203 paragraph 1-2
 abolition of slavery.
 repudiation of secession.
 cancellation of debts.

Question 23:

____________________ is when each person should have approximately the same wealth.
Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Economic equality

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Equality of opportunity
 Political equality
 Economic equality
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 3
 All of the above

Question 24:

The seventh Texas Constitution was anti-government.

Type: True or False

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
True
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 TRUE
Rationale:

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 203 last paragraph

 FALSE
Rationale:

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 203 last paragraph

Question 25:

In the history of Texas there have been _________ Constitutions.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 seven

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 three
 seven
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 202 paragraph 1
 five
 nine

Question 26:

_____________________________is what gives states authority over local governments.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 All of the above

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Home rule
 The Dillon Rule
 The Texas Constitution
 All of the above
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 210 paragraph 1

Question 27:

People are allowed to make their own choices. There must be some interference from government to keep
order in society. What value are these statements describing?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 liberty

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 liberty
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 2
 individualism
 equality
 democracy

Question 28:

The third Texas Constitution brought about ______________ for the state of Texas.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 statehood

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 statehood
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 202 paragraph 3
 Mexican statehood
 independence from Mexico
 none of the above

Question 29:

The Texas Constitution of __________ is still being followed today

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 1876

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 1786
 1866
 1796
 1876
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 200 paragraph 1

Question 30:

Which one of the following is not a condition of democracy?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 political inequality

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 participation
 political inequality
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 5
 deliberation
 non-tyranny

Question 31:

In this type of democracy the individual is at the center.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Classical Democracy

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Classical Democracy
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 192 paragraph 5
 Pluralist Democracy
 Majoritarian Democracy
 None of the above

Question 32:

A Constitutional Convention and a Constitutional Amendment serves the same purpose-

Type: True or False

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
True
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 TRUE
Rationale:
 Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 1

 FALSE
Rationale:

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 1

Question 33:

The second Texas Constitution brought about _________________ for the state of Texas.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 independence from Mexico

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 statehood
 Mexican statehood
 independence from Mexico
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 202 paragraph 12
 none of the above

Question 34:

Dividing the power among many is called ____________________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Pluralist Democracy

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Classical Democracy
 Pluralist Democracy
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 193 paragraph 3
 Majoritarian Democracy
 None of the above
Question 35:

The seventh Texas Constitution was anti-government due to -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 the administration of Edmund Jackson Davis.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 the administration of Governor Perry.

 the administration of Edmund Jackson Davis.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 203 last paragraph
 the rural nature of the state.
 All of the above.

Question 36:

Which constitution created the biennial legislative session-

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 1845

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 1827
 1845
Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 202 paragraph 3
 1836
 1821

Question 37:

_________________________ is when each person’s vote should count equally. One person, one vote.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Political equality
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Equality of opportunity
 Political equality
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 3
 Economic equality
 All of the above

Question 38:

The right of all people to participate in governmental decisions is _____________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 democracy.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 liberty
 individualism
 equality.
 democracy.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 194 paragraph 4

Question 39:

A value system that is supported by most Americans is called -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 democracy.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 the American Creed.

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 190 paragraph 3
 individualism.
 democracy.
 none of the above

Question 40:
Which two groups were the succeeding Texans concerned about being protected from?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Indian, Mexican

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Negro, Mexican
 Negro, Indian
 Indian, White
 Indian, Mexican
Rationale: A Declaration of the Causes which Impel the State of Texas to Secede from the Federal Union

Question 41:

In Ann Richards address she stated, "We’re gonna tell how the cow ate the ___________. What is the
missing word?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Cabbage

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Armadillo
 Rattlesnake
 Catus
 Cabbage
Rationale: Ann Richards 1988 Democratic National Convention Address

Question 42:

_______________________ is the notion that any property gained by one spouse during a marriage is equally
the property of the other spouse.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Community property
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Shared property
 Community property
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 202 paragraph 5
 Joint property
 All of the above

Question 43:

_________________________ is the elimination of barriers to success in life and the ability for all people to
strive for success.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Equality of opportunity

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Equality of opportunity
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 191 paragraph 3
 Political equality
 Economic equality
 All of the above

Question 44:

How many ideas were rooted into the fabric of Texas?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 5

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 20
 15
 10
 5
Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 190 paragraph 3
Question 45:

The first Texas Constitution was drafted in __________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 1827

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 1825
 1827
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 202 paragraph 1
 1826
 1828

Question 46:

How do elites participate in the political process –

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Economically

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Connections
 Voting
 Economically
Rationale: Rationale: Ref 1: p. 193 paragraph 4
 Seek political office

Question 47:

American meets all of its conditions as a democracy.

Type: True or False

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
True
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 TRUE
Rationale:

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 192 paragraph 2

 FALSE
Rationale:

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 192 paragraph 2

Question 48:

The US Bill of Rights provides __________ and the Texas Constitution provides _____________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 minimum, maximum

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 minimum, maximum
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 201 paragraph 2
 specifics, generalizations
 maximum, minimum
 generalizations, specifics

Question 49:

If you disagree with a law but remain in the city and do not rewrite the law, you ___________________ to
follow the law.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 tacitly consent

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 tend
 tacitly consent
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 200 paragraph 1
 consent
 social contract theory

Question 50:

The _______________ of the state is spelled out in the Texas Constitution, but the structure and
________________ is left up to the legislature.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 framework, function

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 framework, structure
 structure, framework
 function, framework
 framework, function
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 200 paragraph 2

Question 51:

Which of the following is not a purpose of a constitution?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 A constitution gives government the powers to do whatever it feels like.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 A constitution gives the government legitimacy.

 A constitution restricts government.
 A constitution gives government the powers to do whatever it feels like.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 199 paragraph 2
 A constitution restricts the government in certain areas.

Question Results
Question 1:

What was the designation of the Stone Fort Riffles?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):

 Nacogdoches

Question 2:

What was the town transformed from?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):

 Agrarian to Urban

Question 3:

What casualty did the Stone Fort Riffles suffer?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):

 Diseases

Question 4:

How many years did it take for the movement to run its course in figure 2?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):

 52

Question 5:

Demographic changes tends to come after political trends?

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 5/5
Your Answer(s):

 True

Question Results
Question 1:

Which of the following is not an example of local governments?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 countries

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 school districts
 municipal governments
 counties
 countries
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 209 paragraph 1

Question 2:

The main problem that local governments have is -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 a lack of funding.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 a lack of funding.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 209 paragraph 1
 not knowing the problems in their areas.
 too much intervention from the state.
 too much intervention from the federal government.
Question 3:

_____________________________is what gives states authority over local governments.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 The Dillon Rule

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Home rule
 The Dillon Rule
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 210 paragraph 1
 The Texas Constitution
 All of the above

Question 4:

_____________________________ is what gives the cities that authority over decisions and policies.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Home rule

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Home rule
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 210 paragraph 1
 The Dillon Rule
 The Texas Constitution
 All of the above

Question 5:

County governments responsible for the following -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 road programs.
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 road programs.
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 214 paragraph 4
 recreation
 garbage.
 all the above

Question 6:

Texas today is _________________ and _____________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 urban and ethnically diverse

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 rural, farms
 urban, cowboys
 rural, ethnically diverse
 urban and ethnically diverse
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 210 paragraph 2

Question 7:

A ________________________ city means that there are fewer than 5,000 people and that the city is only able
to exercise the laws granted by the legislature.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 general law

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 home rule
 Rule
 general law
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 211 paragraph 2
 law
Question 8:

A __________________________________ city means that there are more than 5,000 people and that the city
can adopt any form of government that does not conflict with the constitution.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 home rule

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 home rule
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 212 paragraph 1
 Rule
 general law
 law

Question 9:

All of the top ten cities have -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 a weak mayor.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 a city commission.
 a weak mayor.

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 212 paragraph 3

 council-manager.
 a strong mayor.

Question 10:

The _____________________ determines the structure, powers, and the responsibilities of a city
government.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 city charter

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 commission
 city charter

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 212 paragraph 1

 home rule city
 none of the above

Question 11:

The City of Dallas has a -

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 council-manager system

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 mayor-council system
 council-manager system
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 213 paragraph 3
 strong mayor system
 city commission

Question 12:

____________________________ is where an elected group collectively serve as the city’s policy making body.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 City commission

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Mayor-council system
 Council-manager system
 Strong mayor system
 City commission

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 213 paragraph 3

Question 13:

The largest county by population is-

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Los Angeles, California

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Maricopa, Arizona
 Los Angeles, California
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 215 table 15.2
 Cook, Illinois
 Harris, Texas

Question 14:

There are __________ counties in Texas.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 254

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 200
 225
 252
 254
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 214 paragraph 4

Question 15:

Which two Texas counties are in the top 10 in the nation for population?
Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Harris, Dallas

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Cook, Orange
 Dade, Santa Clara
 Bexar, Dallas
 Harris, Dallas
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 215 Table 16.2

Question 16:

What does MSA stand for?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Metropolitan Statistical Area

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Mega Statistical Area

 Metropolitan Stereotypical Area
 Majestically Statistical Area
 Metropolitan Statistical Area

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 215 paragraph 1

Question 17:

Which one of the following is not one of the largest problems facing metropolitan areas?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Prescription drugs

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Crime control
 Education
 Prescription drugs
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 215 paragraph 1
 Transportation

Question 18:

The government that is controlled by an elite group of people is the ________________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 traditionalistic political culture

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 individualistic culture
 traditionalistic political culture

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 227 paragraph 5

 moralistic culture
 political culture

Question 19:
_______________is the political values and beliefs of a people about their political system.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Political culture

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Individualistic culture
 Traditionalistic culture
 Moralistic culture
 Political culture

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 227 paragraph 2

Question 20:
The belief is strongly held that government should be used for the benefit of business interests. This
belief is held by those in the ______________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 individualistic political culture

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 individualistic political culture

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 227 paragraph 3

 traditionalistic political culture
 moralistic political culture
 political culture

Question 21:

As the population continues to grow in Texas the Texas State demographer has predicted that the
population of _____________ by the year 2040 will be greater than all other groups.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Hispanics

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 whites
 Hispanics

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 227 paragraph 1

 African Americans
 all of the above

Question 22:

One of the poorest regions of the state is the______________________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Rio Grande Valley

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

 Oak cliff
 Rio Grande Valley

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 225 paragraph 1

 Panhandle

Question 23:

The region of Texas where dinosaur fossils have been found is_________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Prairies and Lakes

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

 Prairies and Lakes

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 224 paragraph 1

 Rio Grande Valley
 Panhandle

Question 24:

Which two areas are the most rural and conservative in the state?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 Hill Country, Big Bend Country

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains, Panhandle

 Hill Country, Big Bend Country
 Rio Grande Valley, Hill Country
 Panhandle, Big Bend Country

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 222 paragraph 4,7

Question 25:

Which region of Texas has a higher concentration of whites?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Hill Country

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

 Hill Country

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 223 paragraph 5

 Rio Grande Valley
 Panhandle

Question 26:

Texas is the ____________________ most populous state in the nation.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Second

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 First
 Second

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 221 paragraph 1

 Third
 Fourth

Question 27:
About_____________ million people live in Texas

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 26

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 26
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 221 paragraph 1
 30
 28
 12.7

Question 28:

Which region is home to the Edwards aquifer?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Hill Country

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

 Hill Country

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 223 paragraph 2

 Rio Grande Valley
 Panhandle

Question 29:

Texas is more heavily ______________ in origin than the United States as a whole.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Hispanic
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Black
 Hispanic

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 226 paragraph 2

 Asian
 White

Question 30:

Which region is home to Exxon-Mobil and Shell Oil?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 225 paragraph 2

 Hill Country
 Rio Grande Valley
 Panhandle

Question 31:

Which region used to have cotton as its economic base?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 Panhandle

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

 Hill Country
 Piney Woods

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 224 paragraph 4

 Panhandle

Question 32:

Which region has six military bases?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 South Texas Plains

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

 Hill Country
 South Texas Plains

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 225 paragraph 1

 Panhandle

Question 33:

Business has a very limited role in Texas government

Type: True or False

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
False
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 TRUE
Rationale:

Ref 1: p. 227 paragraph 5

 FALSE
Rationale:

Ref 1: p. 227 paragraph 5

Question 34:
Where would you place Texans on the Political Culture spectrum?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Traditionalistic and Individual

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Traditionalistic and Moralistic

 Moralistic and Individualistic
 Traditionalistic and Individual

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 227 paragraph 5

 Individualistic and Moralistic

Question 35:

In the South Texas plains region which of the following is not a challenge?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 High income people

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Low income people

 High income people
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 225 paragraph 1,2
 Mexican border
 Land Ownership

Question 36:

Two economic engines of this region are chemical related industries and international shipping, select the
region.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 225 paragraph 2
 Hill Country
 Rio Grande Valley
 Panhandle

Question 37:

Dallas Fort worth is located in which region?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Prairies and Lakes

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Gulf Coastal Plains

 Prairies and Lakes
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 224 paragraph 2
 Rio Grande Valley
 Panhandle

Question 38:

____________________ is when you take an active part in influencing government decisions.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Political Participation

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Public Policy
 Political Culture
 Political Participation

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 233 paragraph 1

 Public Administration
Question 39:

____________________ are when you pay money to vote.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Poll taxes

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 public taxes
 Political taxes
 Excise taxes
 Poll taxes

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 234 paragraph 2

Question 40:

African American comprised _________________ percent of the population in 1860.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 30

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 30
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 233 paragraph 2
 3
 40
 25

Question 41:

Which amendment of the constitution prohibits denying the right to vote to citizens?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 15th

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 15th
Rationale: Ref 1: p. 233 paragraph 2
 16th
 13th
 14th

Question 42:

____________________ is freedom from slavery.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Emancipation

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Juneteenth
 Servitude
 Indentured servant
 Emancipation

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 233 paragraph 2

Question 43:

June 19th 1865 is important to Texans

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 All of the above

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Emancipation
 Juneteenth
 Freedom from slavery
 All of the above

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 233 paragraph 2

Question 44:

In Texas the right to vote was viewed as a means to ________ groups of people.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 Control

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Control
 Block
 Deny
 All of the above

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 233 paragraph 3

Question 45:

In 1836 the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed by three Hispanics. Which of the following is
correct?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Ruiz, DeZavala, Navarro

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 DeZavala, Gutierrez, Navarro

 Ruiz, DeZavala, Navarro

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 235 paragraph 1

 Gonzales, Ruiz, Navarro
 Francisco, Navarro, DeZavala

Question 46:
In South Texas Hispanics were allowed the right to vote, but their vote was controlled by ___

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Ranch boss

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Spoils system
 Ranch boss

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 235 paragraph 3

 Poll boss
 voting boss

Question 47:

The first female governor was ________

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 Ann Richards

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Fannie Lu hamer's
 Kay Hutchinson
 Ann Richards
 Ma Ferguson

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 236 Table 18.1

Question 48:

Which of the following is not a requirement for voting?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 You are at least twenty years old on Election Day.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 You are a resident of the county where you submit the application.
 You are at least twenty years old on Election Day.

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 236 last paragraph

 You are not a convicted felon (you may be eligible to vote if you have completed your
sentence, probation, and parole).
 You have registered to vote.

Question 49:

What is the name of the man who was vice president of the Republic of Texas?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Lorenzo DeZavala

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 José Antonio Navarro

 José Francisco Ruiz
 Robert Lloyd Smith
 Lorenzo DeZavala

Rationale: Ref 1: p. 235 paragraph 1

Question Results
Question 1:

The average voter turnout in the U.S. is about _______________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 50%

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 30%
 40%
 50%
 60%

Question 2:

In order for an interest group to be successful, they need to

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 all of the above.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 win legislation.
 be able to raise money.
 have a solid membership.
 all of the above.

Question 3:

The interest group with the smallest membership is the

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 National Association of Manufacturers

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Green Peace
 AFL-CIO
 National Rifle Association
 National Association of Manufacturers

Question 4:

Which part supports bilingual education?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 Democratic

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 5:

Decreased involvement with interest groups happens

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 when social stress is running rampant.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 when there is low unemployment.

 when the country is at war.
 when the stock market is doing poorly.
 when social stress is running rampant.

Question 6:

Which of the following interest groups has a PAC?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 American Medical Association (AMA)

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

 American Medical Association (AMA)
 Green Peace
 Public Citizen, Inc.

Question 7:
The _________________ gives Americans the freedom to speak out against the government.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 First Amendment

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 First Amendment
 Second Amendment
 Third Amendment
 Fourth Amendment

Question 8:

Which of the following is not a factor in the low Texas voter turnout?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Race

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Education Level
 Poverty Level
 Voter Registration
 Race

Question 9:

__________________ are the organizations that assist candidates in being elected to a government post.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Political Parties

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Political cultures
 Political Parties
 Political Policies
 Political public

Question 10:

Texas ranks _________ in the percentage obtaining a high school diploma.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 51st

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 21st
 31st
 41st
 51st

Question 11:

Urban are more supportive of ________________ candidates.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Democratic

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 12:

In which numbered years is there a temporary party structure?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 even

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 even
 odd
 every
 none

Question 13:

Which party believes in banning partial birth abortion?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Republican

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 14:

When organizations try to use government assistance to achieve their goals they are called

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 interest groups.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 organized groups.
 lobbyist groups.
 joiner groups.
 interest groups.
Question 15:

Which of the following is the top lobbying group in Texas?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 AT&T

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Centerpoint Energy
 Oncor Electric
 TX Association of Realtors
 AT&T

Question 16:

The __________ election is where the top candidate in the Democratic Party and Republican Party are
chosen.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 primary

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Democrat
 primary
 general
 special

Question 17:

A ________________ election takes place at different times in the year

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 special
Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 primary
 general
 special
 public

Question 18:

Lobbyist can cause problems for congress when __________________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Votes are not in line with constituents

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Lobbyist are low sophisticates

 Lobbyist are High sophisticates
 Votes are in line with constituents
 Votes are not in line with constituents

Question 19:

The ____________ party is symbolized by a donkey.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Democratic

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 20:

A _________ election takes place in Texas if a candidate cannot complete his or her term because of
personal reasons.
Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 special

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Democrat
 primary
 general
 special

Question 21:

______________________ is the interest group that has the most members.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 AARP

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 AFL-CIO
 AARP
 LULAC
 NAACP

Question 22:

Which party supports judicial activism?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Democratic

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 23:

___________ is making contact with government officials to enhance influence.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Lobbying

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Interesting
 Organizing
 Working
 Lobbying

Question 24:

Which party supports charter schools and vouchers?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Republican

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 25:

__________________ is the person in charge of all the election activities..

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 Secretary of State

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Secretary of Elections
 Secretary of State
 Election Secretary
 State Secretary

Question 26:

The National Rifle Association is an example of a ____________________ interest group.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 single issue

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 multi-issue
 public
 single issue
 economic

Question 27:

Which Interest group donated the most money to the 2002 election?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Association of Trial Lawyers of America D

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 American Medical Association

 Association of Trial Lawyers of America D
 Human Rights Campaign Fund
 AFL-CIO

Question 28:
The ____________ party is believes in the protection of marriage between a man and a woman.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Republican

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 29:

Which of the following is not an example of an economic interest group?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 Sierra Club

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 American Energy Club

 Sierra Club
 National Association of Manufacturers
 Common Cause

Question 30:

In Texas the ________________ are in control of all statewide offi ces.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Republicans

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Democrats
 Independents
 Republicans
 none of the above

Question 31:

The ____________ party believes that the government should ensure that all people have a fair chance to be
educated and have access to services.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Democratic

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 32:

Which of the following is not a part of the Robert's Rules Of Order?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Thirding motions

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Thirding motions
 Obtaining the floor
 Debates
 Announcing the vote

Question 33:

The _____________ election takes place the Tuesday following the first Monday in November in even
numbered years.
Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 general

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Democrat
 Republican
 primary
 general

Question 34:

The secretary of state in Texas is responsible for __________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 all of the above

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 elections
 filing fees
 election results
 all of the above

Question 35:

A ___________ election is where the Republican candidate for office runs against the Democratic candidate.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 general

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 primary
 general
 special
 public

Question 36:

The AFL-CIO, National Organization of Women, and the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People are examples of _____________________ interest groups.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 multi-issue

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 multi-issue
 public
 single issue
 economic

Question 37:

Which of the following is not a part of the permanent organization structure?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 primary voters

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 precinct chair
 county executive committee
 state executive committee
 primary voters

Question 38:

The top three states with same day voting are Minnesota, Maine, and _____________.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 Wisconsin

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Wisconsin
 Oregon
 Alaska
 South Dakota

Question 39:

Texas has _________ percent of people living in poverty.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 16

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 20
 22
 16
 32

Question 40:

A ____________ expresses the values and beliefs that a party believes in.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Party Platform

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Policy position
 Public Position
 Public Platform
 Party Platform

Question 41:
The ____________ party is symbolized by an elephant.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Republican

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Republican
 Democratic
 Independent
 Green

Question 42:

The reason interest groups exist is to _________________

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 All the above

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Make profits
 Increase benefits to members
 Achieve goals through political means
 All the above

Question 43:

Texas is ranked ________ among all states in voter turnout.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 48th

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 38th
 28th
 18th
 48th

Question 44:

In the presidential elections the ________________ have won ever race in Texas since 1976.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Republicans

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Democrats
 Independents
 Republicans
 none of the above

Question 45:

Interest groups are mainly concerned with

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 providing money to Congress.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 providing money to Congress.

 providing impact studies to Congress.
 drafting bills.
 all of the above.

Question 46:

A ____________ election is the first step in the election process.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 primary

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 primary
 general
 special
 public

Question 47:

In Texas you are required to register to vote __________ days before an election.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 30

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 30
 60
 90
 0

Question 48:

How much is the filing fee for a State Senator?

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 $5,000

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 $5,000
 $3,750
 $750
 $1,250
Question 49:

______________ is the technical work that interest group provide.

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Substantial work

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Single work
 Soft work
 Substance work
 Substantial work

Question 50:

Parliamentary procedures are used in ___________ meeting:

Type: Multiple Choice

Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 All the above

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Senate
 City Council
 PTA
 All the above

Question Results
Question 1:

The ________________ confirms appointments made by the governor for the executive branch positions.

Reference: p. 279 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
 Both A and B

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 House of Representatives
 Senate
 Both A and B
 None of the above

Question 2:

The Court of Criminal appeals is the highest criminal state court in Texas. How many justices are there on
the court?

Reference: p. 305 last paragraph

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 nine

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 five
 nine
 seven
 eleven

Question 3:

After a bill is written it needs to

Reference: p. 282 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 be read on the floor of the legislature.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 go to a committee for voting.

 be read on the floor of the legislature.
 go to the governor’s office for approval.
 be voted upon immediately.
Question 4:

The leader of the Texas Senate is responsible for all of the following except

Reference: p. 281 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 removes committee chairs.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 votes to break a tie.

 assigns bills to committee.
 removes committee chairs.
 appoints committee members.

Question 5:

After the Court of Criminal Appeals where are cases appealed?

Reference: p. 305 last paragraph

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 U.S. Supreme Court

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 The Court of Appeals

 U.S. Court of Appeals
 Texas Supreme Court
 U.S. Supreme Court

Question 6:

As compensation the governor receives

Reference: p. 294 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 all of the above.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 $115,345 per year.

 travel expenses.
 a mansion to live in.
 all of the above.

Question 7:

Texas has had _______ female Governor(s).

Reference: p. 292 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 two

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 none
 two
 one
 three

Question 8:

Which of the following is not a reason so many lawyers and business people running for office in Texas?

Reference: p. 281 paragraph 6

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 The skills needed for the position are found more in business people and lawyers.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 The Texas legislature pays very little.

 The legislature meets every two years for half the year.
 The amount of flexibility needed in the position.
 The skills needed for the position are found more in business people and lawyers.
Question 9:

The Texas Senate leader is

Reference: p. 281 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 the lieutenant governor.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 the governor.
 the Speaker.
 the lieutenant governor.
 the president pro-tempore.

Question 10:

Bills need to be ______________ by a member of the House or Senate.

Reference: p. 282 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 sponsored

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 adopted
 drafted
 written
 sponsored

Question 11:

Which of the following is not a qualification to become a Texas Senator?

Reference: p. 280 paragraph 5

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 Need to be at least 28 years old

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Need to be a resident of the state for 5 years

 Need to be at least 28 years old
 Need to be a qualified voter
 Need to be a resident of the district representing for 1 year

Question 12:

In order to be the Texas Governor you need to be at least _____ years old.

Reference: p. 291 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Thirty

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Twenty-five
 Thirty
 Twenty-eight
 Thirty-five

Question 13:

The one position in the executive branch that is appointed by the Governor is the
_________________________.

Reference: p. 291 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Secretary of the State

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Attorney General
 Secretary of the State
 Lieutenant Governor
 Comptroller of Public Accounts
Question 14:

The Texas Senate has ________ members and the House has ________ members.

Reference: p. 279 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 31, 150

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 31, 150
 35, 155
 150, 31
 155, 35

Question 15:

Civil Cases are

Reference: p. 303 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 noncriminal cases.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Criminal cases.
 Big money cases.
 noncriminal cases.
 all of the above.

Question 16:

The Court of Appeals hears _______________ cases.

Reference: p. 305 paragraph 4

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
 original jurisdiction

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 appellate
 original jurisdiction
 probate
 none of the above

Question 17:

The Senate role in the governor appointments is to

Reference: p. 293 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 give two-thirds approval to the positions.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 give 100 percent approval to the positions.

 give 50 percent approval to the positions.
 give two-thirds approval to the positions.
 do nothing.

Question 18:

The Texas Executive branch is elected to the position. This is called a ____________ executive branch.

Reference: p. 291 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 plural

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 singular
 powerless
 plural
 powerful
Question 19:

The Court of Appeals rules on _______________ cases.

Reference: p. 305 paragraph 5

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 both A and B

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 civil
 criminal
 both A and B
 none of the above

Question 20:

Which of the following is not a qualification to become a Texas State Representative?

Reference: p. 280 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Need to be a resident of the district elected to for at least 2 years

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Need to be a qualified voter

 Need to be at least 21 years of age
 Need to be a citizen of the United States
 Need to be a resident of the district elected to for at least 2 years

Question 21:

There are _______ Courts of Appeals in Texas.

Reference: p. 305 last paragraph

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 fourteen

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 ten
 twelve
 fourteen
 sixteen

Question 22:

House of Representative members are elected to _____ year terms.

Reference: p. 280 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 two

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 two
 six
 four
 eight

Question 23:

The Texas Senate members are elected to _____ year terms.

Reference: p. 280 paragraph 4

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 four

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 two
 six
 four
 eight
Question 24:

The Texas Governor appoints people to about ________ boards and commissions.

Reference: p. 292 paragraph 5

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 150

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 100
 150
 125
 175

Question 25:

Committees in the Texas legislature are formed to do all of the following except

Reference: p. 281 paragraph 4

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 break voting ties.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 break voting ties.

 provide efficiency.
 drafting bills.
 revising bills.

Question 26:

The Governor must live in the state of Texas for at least _____ years before the election.

Reference: p. 292 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 five

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 three
 five
 four
 six

Question 27:

While in session the members of the Texas House and Senate receive _______ per day for expenses.

Reference: p. 281 paragraph 5

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 $118

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 $116
 $118
 $120
 $122

Question 28:

Bills are drafted

Reference: p. 282 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 by committee only.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 by only the Senate.

 by committee only.
 by anyone
 by only the House.
Question 29:

The Governor can call on __________________ to assist when natural disasters or riots break out in the state.

Reference: p. 293 paragraph 6

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 All of the above

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 the national guard

 Department of Public Safety
 Texas Rangers
 All of the above

Question 30:

Texas has had _____ Republican governors.

Reference: p. 292 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 three

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 two
 four
 three
 five

Question 31:

The House Speaker is responsible for all of the following except

Reference: p. 281 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 removes committee chairs.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 removes committee chairs.

 assigns bills to committees.
 appoints committee chairs.
 appoints members to committees.

Question 32:

The ______________ can raise money for the state.

Reference: p. 279 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):

 Both A and B

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 House of Representatives
 Senate
 Both A and B
 None of the above

Question 33:

The justice of peace hears _________ cases.

Reference: p. 304 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 limited civil and criminal

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 all civil
 limited civil and criminal
 all criminal
 none of the above
Question 34:

A bill must be read __________ separate times before it can be voted upon.

Reference: p. 282 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 three

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 two
 three
 four
 five

Question 35:

Which of the following is not a county court?

Reference: p. 304 Table

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Justice of the Peace

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 County Courts at Law

 Justice of the Peace
 Constitutional County Court
 Statutory Probate Court

Question 36:

The cabinet system is where

Reference: p. 291 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 the governor appoints members to the executive branch.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 the legislature elects the members to the executive branch.

 the governor appoints members to the executive branch.
 voters elect the members to the executive branch.
 None of the above.

Question 37:

The legislature meets every two years for 140 days. It is a ___________________ legislature.

Reference: p. 279 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 biennial

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 biennial
 triennial
 bicameral
 tricameral

Question 38:

When a prisoner is on death row the Governor can determine a stay of execution for _________.

Reference: p. 293 last paragraph

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 30 days

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 30 days
 90 days
 60 days
 ever
Question 39:

The Governor’s role in the budget process is

Reference: p. 293 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 to make recommendations to the legislature on budget issues.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 to do nothing.
 to make recommendations to the legislature on budget issues.
 to write the entire budget and submit it to the legislature for approval.
 to write the budget and manage the budget without influence from others.

Question 40:

Which one of the following is not an office of the Texas Executive Branch?

Reference: p. 296
Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 District Judges

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 District Judges
 Attorney General
 Commissioner of the General Land Office
 Commissioner of Agriculture

Question 41:

District Courts are granted

Reference: p. 305 paragraph 3

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 0/1
Your Answer(s):
 only original jurisdiction.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 only appellate jurisdiction.

 both appellate and original jurisdiction.
 only original jurisdiction.
 none of the above

Question 42:

The people the governor selects to serve on committees serve _____ year terms.

Reference: p. 292 last paragraph

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 six

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 two
 six
 four
 eight

Question 43:

The Texas legislature has two chambers, the House and the Senate. This is called a ________________
legislature.

Reference: p. 279 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 bicameral

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 biennial
 triennial
 bicameral
 tricameral
Question 44:

Members of the Texas House and Senate receive ___________ per month.

Reference: p. 281 paragraph 5

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 $600

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 $200
 $600
 $400
 $800

Question 45:

______________ states have a cabinet system in the state government.

Reference: p. 291 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Forty-three

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Forty-five
 Forty-three
 Twenty-three
 Twenty-five

Question 46:

In Texas all judges are

Reference: p. 307 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):
 elected by the people of Texas.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 appointed by the Governor.

 appointed by the Board of Law Examiners.
 elected by the people of Texas.
 elected by the legislature.

Question 47:

Which of the following duties does the Texas Supreme Court not conduct?

Reference: p. 306 last paragraph

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Final appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 Determines the rules for the state of Texas judicial system.

 Appoints people to the Board of Law Examiners.
 Final appellate jurisdiction in civil cases.
 Final appellate jurisdiction in criminal cases.

Question 48:

Every ______ years there is an election for the Texas Governorship.

Reference: p. 292 paragraph 2

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 four

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 three
 six
 two
 four
Question 49:

In order to become a Supreme Court Judge you must

Reference: p. 308 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 be a practicing attorney or judge for at least 10 years.

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 be at least 25 years old.

 be a practicing business person for 10 years.
 be a practicing attorney or judge for at least 10 years.
 all of the above.

Question 50:

In order for a bill to become law the _______________________ must pass the bill.

Reference: p. 279 paragraph 1

Type: Multiple Choice
Points Awarded: 1/1
Your Answer(s):

 Both A and B

Correct Answer(s) (in green):

 House of Representatives
 Senate
 Both A and B
 None of the above