Texas Government 2306 - Exam 1

Implied powers, which grants Congress the right to make all laws which shall be ______________ for carrying into execution expressed powers. A. Consent of Congress B. Necessary and Proper C. Full Faith and Credit D. Supreme Law of the Land

Implied powers, which grants Congress the right to make all laws which shall be ______________ for carrying into execution expressed powers. B. Necessary and Proper The Necessary and Proper Clause - or the Elastic Clause

In 1870 the US military relinquished control of the state to which governor?

In 1870 the US military relinquished control of the state to which governor? E.J. Davis

In 1876 when the Texas Constitution was established the PUF was adopted. What does PUF stand for?

In 1876 when the Texas Constitution was established the PUF was adopted. What does PUF stand for? Permanent University Fund

In 1906 Oil in the Texas economy was at $101,403.00. By 1919 it reached 1 Million and 1929 $6 Million. In 2010-2011 what was the oil revenue? A. 1.8 Billion B. 2 Billion C. 4.6 Billion D. 2.5 Billion

In 1906 Oil in the Texas economy was at $101,403.00. By 1919 it reached 1 Million and 1929 $6 Million. In 2010-2011 what was the oil revenue? A. 1.8 Billion B. 2 Billion - Is the natural gas revenue in 2010-2011 C. 4.6 Billion - Is the 2013 Budget forecast for Oil D. 2.5 Billion - Is the 2013 Budget forecast for Nat. Gas

In 1931 what other Texas university wanted to benefit from PUF?

In 1931 what other Texas university wanted to benefit from PUF? Texas A

In 1994 federal funds in Texas was 22.3 Billion. In 2011 the funds were up to? A. 65.5 Billion B. 55.5 Billion C. 34.5 Billion D. 20.5 Billion

In 1994 federal funds in Texas was 22.3 Billion. In 2011 the funds were up to? A. 65.5 Billion

In 1995 what President passed the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act? A. Reagan B. Nixon C. Clinton D. Gore

In 1995 what President passed the Unfunded Mandate Reform Act? C. Clinton

In 2010 the PUF had a net value of? A. 25.7 billion B. 15.7 Billion C. 10.7 Billion D. 20.7 Billion

In 2010 the PUF had a net value of? C. 10.7 Billion

In the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in 1836, The President had what type of term? A. 2 year Term, prohibited consecutive terms B. 3 Year Term, prohibited consecutive terms C. 4 Year Term, prohibited consecutive terms D. 5 Year Term, Prohibited consecutive terms

In the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in 1836, The President had what type of term? B. 3 Year Term, prohibited consecutive terms

In the last election (2012) the registered voter turnout was? A. 61.3% B. 58.5% C. 43% D. 33.2%

In the last election (2012) the registered voter turnout was? B. 58.5% ANSWER C. 43% - is the number of VAP turned out to vote.

In which of the following areas are most Texans currently employed? A. High Technology B. Agriculture C. Service Industry D. Oil and Gas

In which of the following areas are most Texans currently employed? C. Service Industry

What tax under Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedoms" was the purpose to bring in money from all the sates to the central government, which is then redistributed back to the sates?

Income Tax With e the redistribution of funds, texas' upcoming budget, we will speculate texas will et 112 Billion from the federal government.

June 19, 1865 is known as what to freed slaves in Texas?

June 19, 1865 is known as what to freed slaves in Texas? "Juneteenth" is when federal troops landed in Galveston and declared martial law until state freed slaves.

In the 1990's texas went from the 7th to 2nd in?

Manufacturing

What type of Federalism defined as various levels of government working together to solve policy problems, often with the federal government providing some portion of funding, which is spent by the states or localities?

Marble Cake Federalism - or Cooperative Federalism Examples are during the Depression and New Deal transformed the role of the national government Social security was created to help the older generation after the depression, because jobs were not there for all young and old. Young needed to go back to work to take care of the families.

Texas is ranked __________ in the nation in teen pregnancy? A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th

Texas is ranked __________ in the nation in teen pregnancy? D. 4th

Woodrow Wilson's Central bank to establish monetary policy?

The Federal Reserve System: was the central bank to establish monetary policy.

How many registered voters in Texas? A. 13,646,226 B. 18,000,000 C. 18,279,737 D, 25,000,500

How many registered voters in Texas? A. 13,646,226 - ANSWER C. 18,279,737 - This is the number of VAP - voting age population.

in 1952, what group supported National Security and Segregation, creates split ticket voting, which eventually became full blown Republicans in Texas.

Shivercrats named after governor Allen Shivers

T or F Businesses have a huge contribution on how politics are formed in Texas.

TRUE

T or F 6 million Acres or 900 Square Miles in 120 Counties produce cotton in Texas.

TRUE 6 million Acres or 900 Square Miles in 120 Counties produce cotton in Texas.

T or F Compacts are agreements between states to deal with issues that cross state lines.

TRUE Compacts are agreements. For example environment concerns and transportation - Wright Amendment.

T or F Texas executive body is decentralized because we do not want one person to have control.

TRUE Texas executive body is decentralized because we do not want one person to have control.

T or F Texas is an individualistic state.

TRUE Texas is an individualistic state - basically look out for yourself

T or F The Texas state constitution of 1845 was written to join the union as the 28th state.

TRUE The Texas state constitution of 1845 was written to join the union as the 28th state. The Executive Branch Governor and Lt. Governor had a 2 year term, limited to 4 years in a 6 year period.

T or F The United States constitution divides power between the federal and state goverments?

TRUE The US Constitution does not give federal government power over everything.

T or F Today Cotton is still a huge agriculture for Texas.

TRUE Today Cotton is still a huge agriculture for Texas.

Texas is a _________ theory state. A. Diverse B. Bottom up C. Trickle Down D. Social Services

Texas is a _________ theory state. C. Trickle Down Trickle down theory state - allow business to grow and prosper and will trickle down to the people.

" ______ Codes" - segregation laws prior to Radical Republicans taking power - separate but equal rights.

" Black Codes" - segregation laws prior to Radical Republicans taking power - separate but equal rights.

By 1880 how much of the state farmers were tenant farmers?

1/2 of the state farmers were tenant farmers by 1880. Tenant farmers was a farmer who leased land to grow crops. Paid the landowner a percentage of the revenue. Tenant farmers were always in debt and never owned the property.

What amendment removed slavery?

13th Amendment

What amendment is the equal protection of the laws required by states, ie privileges and immunites?

14th Amendment - Article 4

What amendment makes it illegal to deny vote based on race?

15th Amendment

What four amendments fall under Wilson's "New Freedoms"?

16th Amendment - Income Tax 17th Amendment - Popular election of Senators 18th Amendment - Prohibition 19th Amendment - Women's suffrage (right to vote)

The constitution of today was adopted in what year?

1876 The constitution of 1876 is currently used today.

What amendments cover civil rights ability to vote? Such as elimination of a poll tax and the 18 year old right to vote?

24th Amendment is the elimination of poll tax 26th Amendment is the 18 year old right to vote.

Political culture where material wealth and personal freedom to achieve commercial success. Government is limited to ensure stability for individuals to pursue private initiatives. Voting is a right to exercise or not. A. Individualistic B. Moralistic C. Traditionalistic D. One-Party

A. Individualistic Other aspects of individualistic political culture is: conceal carry limited welfare spending

As of 2010, what is the dominant race in texas? A. White B. Hispanic C. African American D. Asian

As of 2010, what is the dominant race in texas? A. White

By 1929 in Harris County what percentage of manufacturing employees worked in refineries? A. 15% B. 22% C. 50% D. 27%

By 1929 in Harris County what percentage of manufacturing employees worked in refineries? D. 27% by 1940 refineries have increased fourfold. By 1960 demand grew by 10% per year

Political culture which is rooted in New England Puritanism, is for the common good and government should promote the public good. Has a more generous welfare programs. A. Individualistic B. Moralistic C. Traditionalistic D. One-Party

B. Moralistic This is the LEAST like Texas Moralistic has nothing to do with religious morals.

Grants of money which is given to the states by the Federal government to use as they need?

Block Grants funds given to the sates by the federal government to use as they see fit.

By 1880 Texas was the largest producer of? A. Beef B. Cattle Drives C. Barbed wire and Railroads D. All of the Above

By 1880 Texas was the largest producer of? C. Barbed wire and Railroads

Political culture rooted in plantation values of social hierarchy. Focused on maintaining existing social order. A. Individualistic B. Moralistic C. Traditionalistic D. One-Party

C. Traditionalistic Other traditionalistic views include: Jim Crow Laws, religious groups influence policies (blue laws) Politics engaged in by established wealthy families - and families that are deeply rooted.

Type of federalism where federal regulations are used to force states to change their policies to meet national goals?

Coercive Federalism Are federal regulations used to force states to change their policies to meet national goals.

Seat belt laws, lowered BAC, ADA, standardized testing are all examples of what type of federalism?

Coercive Federalism Seat belt laws, lowered BAC, ADA, standardized testing are all examples of Coercive Federalism

What type of powers is defined that the states and the federal government also share certain powers?

Concurrent Powers The states and the federal government share certain powers power to tax, regulate commerce; courts

Constitution of 1869 which gave the governor centralized power, 4 year term, which was previously 2 years.

Constitution of 1869 which gave the governor centralized power, 4 year term, which was previously 2 years? Radical Reconstruction Constitution of 1869 All former confederates/rebels banned from office and voting Black men extended right to vote and full political equality Compulsory attendance and state supervision of education, where previously it was just the local towns. Governor had centralized power, 4 year term under this constitution

How many people live in Texas? A. 25 Million B. 50 Million C. 30 Million D. 35 Million

How many people live in Texas? A. 25 Million

Under the New Federalism/Fiscal Federalism, what is the term used to describe, returning power to the states, shrink the national government, return power to the states and allow the states to start to take more control of their destiny?

Devolution Under the New Federalism/Fiscal Federalism, what is the term used to describe, returning power to the states, shrink the national government, return power to the states and allow the states to start to take more control of their destiny

What type of federalism are the powers of the federal and state governments are largely separate?

Dual Federalism - or Layer Cake Federalism

Expressed powers of the US Constitution is found where? A. Article I, Section 8 B. Article II, Section 8 C. ArticleI1, Section 6 D. Article I, Section 5

Expressed powers of the US Constitution is found where? A. Article I, Section 8 Expressed Powers (17 of them) - Power to coin money, declare war, regulate interstate commerce, which lays out the primary powers of the Federal Government.

T or F Every time the constitution is amended, it gives some more power to the states.

FALSE Every time the constitution is amended, it REMOVES some power of the states.

T or F In 1940, 35% of the Texas population worked on farms and ranches.

FALSE In 1940, 23% of the Texas population worked on farms and ranches. TODAY only about 2% of Texas population is located on farms/ranches. 1 out of every 7 in an agriculture related job r about 15%

T or F In 1984 Reagan said funds could be withheld if states did not decrease the drinking age from 21 to 18 for the health and safety of the people?

FALSE In 1984 Reagan said funds could be withheld if states did not INCREASE the drinking age from 18 TO 21 for the health and safety of the people?

T or F Texas has been a two party state, except for the 1990's where it was a one-party state.

FALSE Texas has been a one party state except during the 1990's we were what looked like to be a two party state. Ann Richards elected in 1990 and was strictly a democrat.

T or F The Tea Party compromised often with the Republican Party?

FALSE The Tea Party compromised often with the Republican Party?

T or F once the federal government regulates something we remove it if we dont like it.

FALSE once the federal government regulates something we remove it if we dont like it. Example is Social Security, we wanted the young men working to support the families. The elderly was supported through social security, designed for that time and purpose, but we have never gotten rid of it. This is moving into the marble federalism timeframe.

T or F Business has little power over Texas politics.

False Business has a lot of power over Texas politics.

A system in which the federal government shares power with lower levels of government.

Federalism Basically there is a shared power amongst the governments, we have one national and many state governments. Each having their own level of control over the community.

First Texas constitution needed during reconstruction and to re-join union?

First Texas constitution needed during reconstruction and to re-join union? Constitution of 1866 - first constitution during reconstruction. Declared secession illegal and repudiated the war debt, basically means not supporting the war debt of the confederacy. Allows blacks to own property and sue banned blacks from voting, holding office or serving as jurors

The power over funding to the states is also known as "blackmail"

Fiscal Federalism

What three political cultures did political scientist David Elazar identify?

Moralistic Individualistic Traditional

Who obtained a settlement grant from the Mexican Government to settle 300 families?

Moses Austin obtained a settlement grant from the Mexican government to settle 300 families. Stephen F Austin took over the grant after his father died.

North American Free Trade Agreement was created in 1992. Since creation of NAFTA how many jobs in Texas has been lost to Mexico? A. 100,000 B. 35,000 C. 55, 000 D. 65,000

North American Free Trade Agreement was created in 1992. Since creation of NAFTA how many jobs in Texas has been lost to Mexico? C. 55, 000 The jobs moved because labor was much cheaper.

Broadly shared values, beliefs and attitudes about how government and society should function:

Political Culture

Political culture which as a narrow view of the world. Associated with Jeffersonian notions of limited government and rural values. Low spending on social services and education. Intolerance of diversity. A. Diverse B. Jeffersonian C. Business Dominance D. Provincialism

Political culture which as a narrow view of the world. Associated with Jeffersonian notions of limited government and rural values. Low spending on social services and education. Intolerance of diversity. D. Provincialism

Power to regulate without interference A. Expressed Powers B. Federalism C. Sovereignty D. Implied Powers

Power to regulate without interference C. Sovereignty

What US President believed in trickle down theory?

Reagan

Reagan believed in trickle down theory and cut federal aid to states by ___%? A. 15% B. 12% C. 25% D. 35%

Reagan believed in trickle down theory and cut federal aid to states by ___%? B. 12%

Who was the first elected president of Texas?

Sam Houston was the first elected president of Texas

Who lead the battle of San Jacinto in retaliation for the 400 POW's which were executed by order of Santa Anna in the streets of Goliad as traitors?

Sam Houston, lead the battle of San Jacinto and captured Santa Anna.

Segregation overburdened interstate commerce, so the ______ act of 1964 was passed.

Segregation overburdened interstate commerce, so the CIVIL RIGHTS ACT of 1964 was passed.

What senator said" no politician is worth my $1.75" in regards to the New Deal policies?

Senator W Lee (Pappy) O'Daniel he had a radio show and was in a band - bob wills and the light and crusty doughboys.

Today what percentage of the U.S. cotton is produced in Texas? A. 50% B. 25% C. 35% D. 15%

Today what percentage of the U.S. cotton is produced in Texas? B. 25%

Voting Rights Act which prevented unfair state voting laws was adopted in what year?

Voting Rights Act of 1965

What reform under Clinton tied grants to federal rules?

Welfare reform (1996) You have welfare benefits for 2 years (federal government) then after 2 years the states take over - lifetime of 5 years.

What Section in Article 4 Guarantees that all citizens from outside a given state enjoy the "privileges and immunities" granted to all citizens of that state? A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4

What Section in Article 4 Guarantees that all citizens from outside a given state enjoy the "privileges and immunities" granted to all citizens of that state? B. Section 2

What Section in Article 4 requires the states give "full faith and credit" to each other's, public acts, records, and judicial proceedings, such as Marriage? A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4

What Section in Article 4 requires the states give "full faith and credit" to each other's, public acts, records, and judicial proceedings, such as Marriage? A. Section 1

What University was the Permit University Fund originally adopted for?

What University was the Permit University Fund originally adopted for? UT - University of Texas

What amendment says " The powers not delegated to the Unites States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."? A. 2nd Amendment B. 8th Amendment C. 10th Amendment D. 18th Amendment

What amendment says " The powers not delegated to the Unites States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."? C. 10th Amendment

What article says that the laws of Congress shall be "the supreme law of the land"? A. Article I B. Article II C. Article V D. Article VI

What article says that the laws of Congress shall be "the supreme law of the land"? D. Article VI When a federal and state law collide, federal will pre-empt if supported by the constitution.

What bureau was the role to incorporate freed slaves into society?

What bureau was the role to incorporate freed slaves into society? Freedman's Bureau

What governor staunchly opposed secession from the union Feb 23, 1861?

What governor staunchly opposed secession from the union Feb 23, 1861? Gov. Sam Houston

What is not part of the agreements to settle in Texas? A. Take and oath of allegiance to Mexico B. Accept Roman Catholicism as official religion C. Pay a tax to the church D. Spanish as the official Language E. Slavery was illegal.

What is not part of the agreements to settle in Texas? C. Pay a tax to the church

What occured at the same time as the Alamo? A. Texas became part of the union B. Texas delegates convened and adopted a new constitution C. Battle of San Jacinto D. None of the above.

What occured at the same time as the Alamo? B. Texas delegates convened and adopted a new constitution

What percentage of the nations beef does Texas produce? A. 100% B. 75% C. 25% D. 10%

What percentage of the nations beef does Texas produce? C. 25% Texas leads the nation in number of farms and ranches.

What treaty declares Texas independence? A. Treaty of Hidalgo B. Treaty of Guadeloupe C. Treaty of Velasco D. None of the Above

What treaty declares Texas independence? C. Treaty of Velasco

What treaty was the official declaration that texas should be the U.S. land? A. Treaty of Coahuila B. Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo C. Treaty of Velasco D. None of the Above

What treaty was the official declaration that texas should be the U.S. land? B. Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo

Which Article creates a sense of nationalism and known as the Full Faith and Credit Clause? A. Article 1 B. Article 2 C. Article 3 D. Article 4

Which Article creates a sense of nationalism and known as the Full Faith and Credit Clause? D. Article 4 Article 4 creates a sense of nationalism - since we have 50 states, article 4 is the "glue" that binds us together.

Which Article says, No state shall, without consent of Congress, enter into any agreement of compact with another state. A. Article I, Section 8 B. Article I, Section 3 C. Article I, Section 10 D. Article I, Section 7

Which Article says, No state shall, without consent of Congress, enter into any agreement of compact with another state. C. Article I, Section 10 For example the Wright Amendment

Which of the following political cultures least apply to Texas? A. Moralistic B. Individualistic C. Traditionalistic D. Provincialistic

Which of the following political cultures least apply to Texas? A. Moralistic

Who could not hold office in the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

Who could not hold office in the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in 1836? Ministers could not hold office as president. Also - Congress was forbidden from freeing slaves, Homestead Protection, Banned importing slaves from Africa - No slave trade.