Government Homework

What reason listed below best explains the rapid rise in local employment beginning in the early 1980s? A. The increasing use of block grants B. The increasing use of matching grants C. A decrease in funding from the federal government D. An increase in the desire for local governance

The increasing use of block grants

How many constitutions has Texas had since becoming a state? A. One B. Three C. Five D. Seven

c. Five

True or False: The increase in the local and state workforces is a result of increased federal spending, as opposed to increased state spending A. True B. False

A. True

Match the items that characterize block grants and matching grants

Block grant - Bypass state government Matching grant - State funds some of the government

Approximately how many votes would need to be cast in 2021 to make 30 percent of all registered voters? A. 1.5 million B. 3 million C. 5 million D. 6 million

C. 5 million

What is the main reason Alabama's state constitution is so much longer than others? A. Alabama does not require voter ratification to amend the constitution. B. Alabama has an unusually complicated set of state government institutions. C. Alabama's constitution has numerous sections that apply to only one county or municipality. D. Alabama has an unusually long and detailed bill of rights.

C. Alabama's constitution has numerous sections that apply to only one county or municipality.

Under the Commerce Clause, which of the following activities might a state be able to regulate? A. Commerce between the state and another state B. With Native American tribes C. Commerce occurring entirely within the state's borders D. Commerce with China

C. Commerce occurring entirely within the state's borders

How many times since 1993 has the turnout in a Texas constitutional amendments election exceeded 10 percent of the voting age population? A. Three B. Two C. One D. Zero

C. One

Why was the Robin Hood plan enacted by the state of Texas? to punish wealthy school districts A. to avoid using property taxes B. to pay for local schools C. to help equalize funding between rich and poor districts D. to benefit primarily rural district

to help equalize funding between rich and poor districts

The total votes cast in 2021 was approximately what percentage of registered voters? A. 9 B. 15 C. 24 D. 30

A. 9

What percentage of registered voters in 2021 supported Proposition 1? A. 7.5 B. 15 C. 22.5 D. 30

A. 7.5

A wealthy district takes in $350 per student in property taxes. How much must it give back, per student, to the state of Texas under the Robin Hood plan? A. $150.00 B. $52.50 C. $22.50 D. $0

$22.50

Which of the following rights listed in Table 3.1 was incorporated last? A. 1st Amendment B. 2nd Amendment C. 4th Amendment D. 6th Amendment

2nd Amendment

How many states have adopted the federal rule of appointing judges for life? A. 3 B. 7 C. 15 D. 25

A. 3

The minimum population for a municipality in Texas to have Home Rule status is A. 5,000 B. 10,000 C. 25,000 D.100,000

A. 5,000

The movement to establish rights for crime victims began when? A. 1970s B. 1980s C. 1990s D. 2000s

B. 1980s

How many state constitutions prohibit discrimination based on sex? A. 19 B. 26 C. 38 D. 47

B. 26

The most common length of term for governors is _ A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 6 years D. 8 years

B. 4 years

True or false: A system of free public schools is required by every state constitution A. True B. False

B. False

Which of the following is the phrase used to describe the authority of the state governments? A. Enumerated powers B. Police powers C. State powers D. Federal powers

B. Police powers

In what part of the country did women typically have the right to vote in all elections before the 19th Amendment to the U..S. Constitution? A. Northeast B. South C. Midwest D. West

B. South

Popular referenda and ballot initiatives are a product of which historical period? A. Post-Civil War reconstruction (approximately 1865-1877). B. The progressive era (approx. 1890-1920). C. The New Deal (1930s). D. The Great Society (1960s).

B. The progressive era (approx. 1890-1920).

Which of the following is not a criticism of ballot initiatives? A. The process can be hijacked by wealthy special interests. B. They violate the requirement for a republican form of government. C. They do not allow for deliberation and compromise. D. They can lead to a tyranny of the majority.

B. They violate the requirement for a republican form of government.

A Political Party has state control when it holds the senate and the governorship A. True B. False

Both Answers are correct- The answer would have been true if all of the states were bicameral legislature but since Nebraska is unicameral it would now make both of the answers correct because Nebraska doesn't have different government chambers.

What percentage of actual voters in the 2021 election supported Proposition 1? A. 60 B. 67 C. 75 D. 84

D. 84

Why could it be argued that states do not need to have bicameral legislatures? A. Both state legislative chambers are elected based on one-person-one-vote. B. The U.S. Constitution does not define a "republican form of government." C. There is at least one state that has a unicameral legislature. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Home rule is a classification that can apply to A. counties B. incorporated municipalities C. unequipperated municipalities D. Both a and b but not c

D. Both a, and b but not c

Which of the following is NOT a situation typifying a race-to-the-bottom? A. States compete with one another to lower environmental regulations B. Cites offer increasing tax incentives to lure business C. States refuse to raise the minimum wage when neighboring states do so D. Cities impose smoking bans on restaurants

D. Cities impose smoking bans on restaurants

True or False: Wealth inequality between the states is no lower than it has been historically

False

True or false: Many provisions in early state constitutions guaranteeing rights such as freedom of speech and religion were unnecessary because these rights were already protected by the U.S. Constitution A. True B. False

False

Given the data listed in Table 3.3, in which of the following states do you expect that there is the highest likelihood of protest over federal land ownership? A. California B. Idaho C. Washington D. Wyoming

Idaho

According to Dillion's Rule, which of the following types of government is not considered independent? A. Federal Government B. State Government C. Local Government D. Tribal or Native American Government

Local Government

Which of the following is not a method used by states to amend their constitutions? A. Proposal by the legislature and ratification by voters. B. Proposal and ratification by ballot initiative. C. Proposal by the governor and ratification by voters. D. Proposal by a constitutional convention and ratification by voters.

Proposal by the governor and ratification by voters.

Which state was the last one to hold a constitutional convention? A. Georgia, in 1983. B. Rhode Island, in 1986. C. Texas, in 1974 D. California, in 1995

Rhode Island, in 1986.

One consequence of the power of the Grange movement for the Texas Constitution is __. A. That Texas has a limited, relatively small state government B. That local governments in Texas are strongly oriented to agricultural interests C. The use of the Robin Hood plan to fund poorer school districts D. That Texas has generous unemployment provisions

That Texas has a limited, relatively small state government

Why have cities become increasingly important drivers of state economies? A. Increasing importance of manufacturing B.Resource extraction is easier in cities C.The increasing importance of services D.High costs in cities for real estate

The Increasing importance of services

The Necessary & Proper Clause is commonly thought to _____ the power of the____ government.

The Necessary & Proper Clause is commonly thought to - Expand - Increase - Broaden ..the power of the - Central - Federal - National

Which of the following about conservatives is true? A. They oppose abortion, strict gun laws, same sex marriage and limited government B. They support same sex marriage and the remove of restrictions on abortion rights C. They oppose abortion, strict gun control laws same sex marriage, but support limited government and free market economy D. None of the above

They oppose abortion, strict gun control laws same sex marriage, but support limited government and free market economy