Government Final

Who can prosecute felony cases in Texas? a. county judges b. district attorneys or offices of the criminal district attorney c. the Office of the Attorney General d. county attorneys

b. district attorneys or offices of the criminal district attorney

In Texas, felony juries are composed of ________ people and misdemeanor juries are composed of ________ people. a. 9; 6 b. 12; 5 c. 12; 6 d. 6; 3

c. 12; 6

Who makes the decision to grant parole? a. a judge b. a district attorney c. the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles d. the Texas Board of Prison Release

c. the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Welfare reforms in Texas are measured along which two dimensions most frequently? a. the number of people receiving welfare and the crime rate b. waste and fraud within each welfare program c. the change in the number of people on welfare and the success of getting people into the workforce d. the number of welfare recipients who continued receiving welfare benefits for more than five years versus those who received benefits for a shorter period of time

c. the change in the number of people on welfare and the success of getting people into the workforce

The Legislative Budget Board works with which office to ensure that agencies are complying with the state budget? a. the lieutenant governor's office b. the state treasurer's office c. the state auditor's office d. the state fiduciary's office

c. the state auditor's office

The most controversial issue facing police in Texas and across the United States, and the subject of many protests throughout 2020, involves a. unlawful searches and seizures. b. entrapment. c. the use of force. d. the use of plea bargains

c. the use of force.

If you are convicted of a misdemeanor in Texas, a. you can be sentenced to up to five years in jail, and do lose your right to vote and possess a weapon as long as you are serving your sentence. b. you can be sentenced to up to 90 days in jail, but do not lose you right to vote or to possess a weapon. c. you can be sentenced to up to a year in jail, but do not lose your right to vote or to possess a weapon. d. you can be sentenced to up to two years in jail, and do lose your right to vote and possess a weapon as long as you are serving your sentence.

c. you can be sentenced to up to a year in jail, but do not lose your right to vote or to possess a weapon.

The proposed high speed Bullet Train would connect which two cities in Texas? a. Dallas and Houston b. Dallas and Austin c. Houston and Austin d. El Paso and Houston

a. Dallas and Houston

Which program provides coverage for children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid? a. Children's Health Insurance Program b. Federal Medical Assistance Program c. Affordable Care Act d. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

a. Children's Health Insurance Program

The ________ budget is a nondedicated revenue account and is Texas' primary operating fund. a. General Revenue Funds b. General Revenue-Dedicated Funds c. Federal Funds d. Other Funds

a. General Revenue Funds

A serious criminal offense that subjects a person to state prison punishment isa(n) a. felony. b. indictment. c. petty crime. d. misdemeanor

a. felony.

When the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate pass different versions of similar bills, a conference committee is established to reconcile the differences. Which of the following is true about conference committees for appropriations bills? a. If an item appears in both versions of the bill, and has identical amounts of funding allocated in both versions of the bill, the conference committee may not change the allocation. b. Conference committees are allowed to modify all elements of any bill submitted to the committee if needed to gain majority agreement of the members of the committee. c. Since funding bills must originate in the House of Representatives, a member of the House of Representatives must always chair any conference committee dealing with a spending bill. d. The state auditor's office must send a member to observe the conference committee to ensure that the legislature is not allocating fun

a. If an item appears in both versions of the bill, and has identical amounts of funding allocated in both versions of the bill, the conference committee may not change the allocation.

Why is access to high-speed broadband internet now considered to be a critical part of the Texas infrastructure? a. In today's world, we rely on access to the internet for a wide range of things like access to medical care, educational materials, and even to go shopping. b. It is now the only way to access telecommunication systems. c. It is the best way to ensure the stability of the state's electrical grid. d. The state now requires that all water meters are "smart" and connected to the internet in order to conserve water, and these meters must have access to broadband internet to work

a. In today's world, we rely on access to the internet for a wide range of things like access to medical care, educational materials, and even to go shopping.

Which statement about the Texas budget is true? a. It covers a two-year period. b. It can include deficit financing from some government operations. c. It is impossible to run a budget surplus. d. It allows the Highway Trust Fund to be used for education during economic recessions

a. It covers a two-year period

The Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) of Texas is also known as the a. Rainy Day Fund. b. General Revenue Fund. c. Pay-As-You-Go Fund. d. Enterprise Fund.

a. Rainy Day Fund

________ refers to the idea that policy makers have formulated and implemented policies that address problems in an optimal or efficient manner. a. Rationality b. Implementation c. Policy accountability d. Systemic agenda

a. Rationality

What happens if money needs to be transferred from one agency to another and the Texas legislature is not in session to authorize this transfer?a. The governor can propose the transfer and the Legislative Budget Board(LBB) can approve the proposal b. The governor must call a special session of the legislature to solve this problem. c. The agency receiving the money will have the funds debited from its budget in the next state budget, and the agency giving the money will have the funds credited to its budget in the next state budget. d. The comptroller of public accounts can authorize the transfer.

a. The governor can propose the transfer and the Legislative Budget Board(LBB) can approve the proposal

Why does Texas have 2-year budgets (budgets that will be valid for a biennium)? a. The legislature only meets in odd-numbered years, so all of the business of the state for the next two years, including passing a budget, needs to be done during that legislative session. b. It is easier to maintain a balanced budget if you create a budget for two years at a time. c. The federal government allocates funds to the states on a biennial (or two-year) basis, so Texas sets up its budget to match this cycle. d. The comptroller of public accounts is only a part-time office, and they only serve in odd-numbered years. Because of the nature of this office, the comptroller is only able to certify how much money the legislature is able to allocate within the budget in odd-numbered years, so there has to be a budget that runs for 2 years.

a. The legislature only meets in odd-numbered years, so all of the business of the state for the next two years, including passing a budget, needs to be done during that legislative session.

Which of the following arguments would a supporter of school vouchers for private school tuition most likely make? a. Vouchers allow parents more choice for their children. b. Vouchers will drain money from public schools and leave only poorer children in these schools. c. Vouchers are an expensive unfunded mandate forced upon the state by the federal government. d. Vouchers are essential to ensure that all Texans can attend the college or university of their choice.

a. Vouchers allow parents more choice for their children.

Which parts of Texas tend to have less access to high-speed broadband internet? a. West Texas b. North Central Texas c. the Gulf Coast d. the Austin-San Antonio area

a. West Texas

.In the 1972 case of Ruiz v. Estelle, the U.S. federal court determined that a. inmates' constitutionally guaranteed rights had been violated in Texas prisons. b. inmates' treatment was ethical and appropriate based on the sentences. c. the inmates' treatment, while meeting guidelines in the U.S. Constitution, violated provisions in Article I of the Texas Constitution and therefore violated their rights. d. inmates' treatment was to match the crimes they had committed, taking on a policy of "eye for an eye."

a. inmates' constitutionally guaranteed rights had been violated in Texas prisons.

Which of the following is a challenge facing education policy in Texas? a. low level of public spending per pupil b. low dropout rates c. high numbers of students completing early college programs d. mandatory oversight by the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Department of Justice

a. low level of public spending per pupil

Federal money is an important part of the Texas budget, but monies that Texas receives from the federal government a. often come with strings attached. b. are usually categorical grants with no federal guidelines or mandates whatsoever. c. are too insignificant to be included in the state budgetary process. d. are usually not received in time to affect the budget process.

a. often come with strings attatched

In terms of per capita spending on education, Texas a. ranks near the bottom in the country. b. ranks in the middle in the country. c. ranks near the top in the country. d. spends less than every other state

a. ranks near the bottom in the country.

In which area are a majority of the business owners immigrants? a. the Houston metropolitan area b. the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex c. the San Antonio area d. the Lubbock area

a. the Houston metropolitan area

(2-3 qs about this) Under the Gilmer-Aikin Laws, a. the State Board of Education was established to supervise public education in Texas. b. the State Board of Education was abolished for being redundant and in competition with the federal Department of Education. c. the Religious Antidiscrimination Act was repealed. d. the State Board of Education members are appointed, not elected

a. the State Board of Education was established to supervise public education in Texas.

Which of the following university systems in Texas was established first? a. the Texas A&M System b. the University of Texas System c. the University of Houston System d. the Texas Tech University System

a. the Texas A&M System

Which region in Texas has the highest percentage of people living below the poverty line? a. the area along the border b. the Dallas-Fort Worth area c. the Austin area d. the area north of San Antonio

a. the area along the border

One significant component of the budget process that is relatively unique to Texas is a. the constitutional mandate that Texas legislators write a budget every two years. b. the constitutional mandate that Texas legislators allocate at least 50 percent of the budget toward health care. c. a federal budget cycle that complicates the state budgeting process. d. the unpredictability of natural disaster funding

a. the constitutional mandate that Texas legislators write a budget every two years

What is the largest single source of revenue for the state of Texas? a. the federal government b. personal income taxes paid by residents of Texas c. taxes paid by oil and gas companies d. property taxes

a. the federal government

Overall, the tax system in Texas is generally considered to be regressive, which means that a. the tax burden consumes a greater percentage of income earned by lower-income individuals. b. the tax burden consumes a greater percentage of the income earned by higher-income individuals. c. everybody pays the same percent of his or her income in taxes. d. the more income one has, the larger the percentage of it that goes to pay taxes.

a. the tax burden consumes a greater percentage of income earned by lower-income individuals

Which of the following is the best definition of nondedicated funds? a. They can be used for any purpose b. They can only be used for specific purposes. c. They are exempt from the pay-as-you-go requirement. d. They are provided by the federal government to the state

a. they can be used for any purpose

Which of the following can the governor of Texas or Legislative Budget Board(LBB) propose to do in between legislative sessions? a. transfer money from one agency to another b. raise the homestead exemption tax rate c. revise the spending limit for the biennium d. reallocate what is considered a dedicated fund account versus what is considered a non-dedicated fund account

a. transfer money from one agency to another

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is responsible for ensuring that not only is the air in Texas clean, but which of the following: a. waste management b. noise pollution c. management of the electrical grid d. ensuring the safety of products sold within Texas

a. waste management

What is negative partisanship? a. when your sense of partisanship is based more on negative feelings toward the opposing party rather than an agreement or share sense of purpose with your own party b. when public opinion polls measure greater levels of distrust in government than trust in government c. when more people disapprove of a job that the president, governor, mayor, or any other leader is doing rather than approve of how they are doing their job d. when fewer people identify with a political party in a particular year than in the previous year

a. when your sense of partisanship is based more on negative feelings toward the opposing party rather than an agreement or share sense of purpose with your own party

Texas has a reputation of being a ________ state. a. "low service, high tax" b. "low service, low tax" c. "no services, low tax" d. "high service, high tax"

b. "low service, low tax"

The ________ is a dedicated fund established by the Texas constitution for the support of public education in the state. a. Permanent University Fund (PUF) b. Available School Fund (ASF) c. National Research University Fund (NRUF) d. state lottery

b. Available School Fund (ASF)

What happens during the policy-making process? a. The courts determine if a law is constitutional. b. Governmental goals are identified, formulated, articulated into law, and evaluated. c. Voters decide if they approve of particular policies. d. Elected officials develop party platforms to tackle important issues

b. Governmental goals are identified, formulated, articulated into law, and evaluated.

Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the number of Texans living in poverty? a. In 2021, just under 21% of Texans lived below the poverty line. b. In 2021, just over 13% of Texans lived below the poverty line. c. In 2021, around 8% of Texans lived below the poverty line. d. In 2021, about 5% of Texans lived below the poverty line

b. In 2021, just over 13% of Texans lived below the poverty line.

Which statement about progressive taxation is most accurate? a. The money collected from the specific tax can only be used for policies determined to be in the "public good." b. Individuals with a lower income pay less in taxes because of a lower tax rate than those with a higher income. c. Individuals with a higher income pay less in taxes because of how the tax rates are established and constructed. d. Everyone pays the same amount in tax regardless of income

b. Individuals with a lower income pay less in taxes because of a lower tax rate than those with a higher income

The Sandra Bland Act requires which of the following? a. Officers must obtain written consent to search a vehicle. b. Jail deaths must be investigated by an independent agency. c. Individuals may not be jailed at any point if the maximum punishment for the suspected offense is a fine. d. Mandatory investigation of all officer-involved shootings by a specialized organization.

b. Jail deaths must be investigated by an independent agency.

The origins of modern welfare policy lie in a. the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. b. President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. c. President Truman's post-World War II reforms. d. President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs

b. President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal.

Which agency is responsible for monitoring land crossings between Texas and Mexico? a. Texas Border Patrol b. U.S. Border Patrol c. Texas Border Enforcement Agency d. U.S. Border Enforcement Agency

b. U.S. Border Patrol

What does the Texas Dream Act do? a. Children who were brought to the United States illegally by their parents cannot be deported as long as they live with their parents. b. Undocumented immigrants living in Texas that meet certain qualifications have the ability to pay in-state tuition at public universities in Texas. c. Undocumented immigrants living in Texas who arrived prior to age 15 are eligible to apply for permanent legal residency if they graduate from a Texas high school. d. The top 2.5 percent of each graduating class of Texas high schools will receive tuition waivers at public colleges and universities in Texas

b. Undocumented immigrants living in Texas that meet certain qualifications have the ability to pay in-state tuition at public universities in Texas.

Money that is provided by the defendant to make sure that he or she shows up for any required court appearances is called a. a court fee. b. bail. c. bounty. d. defendant compensation

b. bail.

In Texas, the most serious felony is ________, for which the penalty can be death or life imprisonment without parole. a. aggravated assault b. capital murder c. aggravated kidnapping d. aggravated sexual assault

b. capital murder

Where does Texas rank in terms of the number of people without health insurance? a. lowest number of uninsured (#1 in terms of insured people) b. highest number of uninsured people (#50 in terms of insured people) c. better than average number of uninsured people (#15 in terms of insured people) d. about an average number of uninsured people (#32 in terms of insured people)

b. highest number of uninsured people (#50 in terms of insured people)

A well-formulated policy that lacks proper funding would fail at which stage of the policy-making process? a. problem identification b. implementation c. evaluation d. efficiency maximation

b. implementation

Why must the Texas legislature maintain a balanced budget? a. It is required by the U.S. Constitution. b. It is required by the Texas Constitution. c. Each legislative session decides to balance or not balance the state budget. d. The Texas Office of the Comptroller writes the state budget

b. it is required by the Texas constitution

If a person cannot provide bail on his or her own or cannot pay a bondsman, then the accused can, in some circumstances, be released a. on 25 percent of bail amount. b. on personal recognizance. c. on collateral. d. by a cosigner.

b. on personal recognizance.

Texas relies on ____________ taxes more than any other source of revenue to fund the government. a. income b. sales c. property d. gasoline

b. sales

Compared to other states, Texas tends to spend a relatively small amount of money on programs that are jointly funded by the state and federal governments. Because of this, a. Texas is ineligible for any matching funds because they are distributed only to the largest contributors. b. the amount of money that Texas receives in matching funds and grants from the federal government is relatively low as compared to other states. c. Texas receives a higher than average amount of money from the federal government in grants and matching funds compared to other states. d. Texas shares a pool of funds with other states that are designated as "low-level" contributors.

b. the amount of money that Texas receives in matching funds and grants from the federal government is relatively low as compared to other states.

While the Texas Constitution does require that the state maintains a balanced budget, the state is allowed to carry debt as long as a. the projects funded by the debt are approved by the comptroller, governor, and the Legislative Budget Board (LBB). b. the debt payments are not more than 5 percent of the state's revenue. c. all debts are automatically paid first to ensure that the state does not default. d. all debts are paid from a distinct fund kept separate from monies needed for essential functions

b. the debt payments are not more than 5 percent of the state's revenue

In theory, Texas has a dual-budget system, meaning the budget authority is shared by the governor and the legislature; however, in practice, the primary player(s) in the budget is/are a. the governor. b. the legislature. c. the taxpayers. d. special interests.

b. the legislature.

How are people currently selected to serve on grand juries in Texas? a. through the "pick-a-pal" system b. through a random selection process c. through the "key man" system d. through a county election

b. through a random selection process

Most people on Medicaid in Texas are a. between the ages of 18 and 45. b. under the age of 20. c. over the age of 65. d. under the age of 5.

b. under the age of 20.

Which universities are eligible to receive monies from the Permanent University Fund (PUF)? a. any accredited university based in Texas that offers at least two different master's degree programs b. universities that are part of the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems c. universities that are part of the University of Texas, Texas A&M, and University of North Texas systems d. any university based in Texas that is not designated as either a research university or an emerging research university

b. universities that are part of the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems

The key issue at stake in Edgewood ISD v. Kirby was a. whether the Brown v. Board of Education decision applied to Texas students. b. whether the phrase "an efficient system of free public schools" from the Texas Constitution could be fulfilled through funding by local property taxes. c. whether or not the Edgewood school district could absorb suburban school districts as a means of eliminating de facto segregation. d. whether charter schools provide a "general diffusion of knowledge" or if their enrollment standards are too exclusionary and therefore unconstitutional.

b. whether the phrase "an efficient system of free public schools" from the Texas Constitution could be fulfilled through funding by local property taxes.

What is qualified immunity? a. A specific type of agreement a criminal defendant can enter into with the prosecutors that would eliminate the possibility of any jail time for the defendant in return for full cooperation in the investigation and any resulting criminal trials b. An element of the judicial processes and procedures that prevents judges and attorneys from serving as members of a jury c. A legal doctrine that shields police from liability in all but the most extreme or egregious cases d. An alternate licensing process whereby potential police officers do not have to take a licensing exam if they have graduated from an accredited police academy

c. A legal doctrine that shields police from liability in all but the most extreme or egregious cases

What does the "three strikes" provision of Texas criminal law require? a. Police officers must knock three times before entering a home under warrant. b. Any police officer with three instances of documented misconduct is placed on a suspension. c. A person convicted of three felonies (or in some cases two felonies) is sentenced to life imprisonment. d. A person convicted of three misdemeanors is sentenced to life imprisonment.

c. A person convicted of three felonies (or in some cases two felonies) is sentenced to life imprisonment.

The core curriculum used at all public colleges and universities in Texas is developed and standardized by which agency? a. Texas State Board of Higher Education b. Texas Department of Higher Education c. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board d. Texas Higher Education Commission

c. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

________ calls for wealthy districts to transfer funds to poorer districts in order to equalize funds available to all public schools across the state. a. The Byzantine plan b. The Edgewood IV plan c. The Robin Hood plan d. Senate Bill 7

c. The Robin Hood plan

Who is responsible for determining eligibility, coordinating policy, and administering the major welfare and antipoverty programs in Texas? a. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) b. Each city has its own local health and human services agency. c. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) d. Each county has its own local health and human services agency

c. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS)

Which statement about the Texas prison population is accurate? a. The Texas prison population has grown significantly in the last five years. b. Texas has among the lowest per-capita rates of imprisonment. c. The number of people incarcerated in Texas state prisons is higher than any other state. d. About two-thirds of all people incarcerated in Texas are incarcerated because of drug offenses

c. The number of people incarcerated in Texas state prisons is higher than any other state.

Why would a defendant decide to accept a plea bargain? a. Charges adjudicated through plea bargains do not count against the "three strikes" provision. b. Plea bargains are negotiated directly by the defendant's attorney and the presiding judge, without the involvement of the district attorney or county attorney. c. The plea bargain could include the prosecutors reducing the number and severity of the charges, as well as a reduction in the severity of the sentence that could be imposed. d. Defendants who accept plea bargains use fewer resources of the judicial system and therefore are more likely to be granted parole earlier.

c. The plea bargain could include the prosecutors reducing the number and severity of the charges, as well as a reduction in the severity of the sentence that could be imposed.

How can time constraints, like the schedule of the legislative session, impact the ability of individuals and policy makers when determining a course of action? a. Time constraints make it impossible to formulate public policy. b. Time constraints do not really play any role at all. c. Time constraints can make it difficult for policy makers to come up with optimally rational policy; sometimes it forces compromise or incompleteness. d. Time constraints help policy makers quickly dispatch bad ideas so they can arrive at optimal public policy more quickly.

c. Time constraints can make it difficult for policy makers to come up with optimally rational policy; sometimes it forces compromise or incompleteness.

It is through what process that the Texas legislature legally authorizes a government agency or body to spend up to a particular amount of money? a. state spending b. revenue bonds c. appropriations d. general obligation bonds

c. appropriations

The three main issues that have shaped education policy in Texas over the last 50 years have been a. income taxes, federal regulation, and teachers' salaries. b. labor unions, civil rights, and school district lines. c. funding, desegregation, and educational excellence. d. desegregation, access to the Internet, and urbanization

c. funding, desegregation, and educational excellence.

Suppose the Texas legislature wants to deal with concerns about college affordability. They pass a law that gives every resident in Texas two free years of college education at public colleges and universities—enough to earn an associate's degree. Which stage of the policy making process would determine the agency responsible for carrying out this policy? a. evaluation b. assessment c. implementation d. program review

c. implementation

Part of the opposition to the high-speed train project in Texas a. is due to the large tax breaks the train company will get. b. is due to the unknown nature of the bullet train technology c. is due to rural landowners not wanting to sell their land to the state to improve the travel capabilities of urban dwellers. d. is based on a concern about which cities it connects, and that the train should go to different destinations

c. is due to rural landowners not wanting to sell their land to the state to improve the travel capabilities of urban dwellers.

Why is air quality considered to be an important part of Texas's infrastructure? a. Air quality determines the type of construction that can be completed. b. Poor air quality degrades roads more quickly. c. Texas's scores on federal air quality ratings determines how much funding the state gets from the federal government to spend on infrastructure elements such as highways and roads. d. Air quality is important for the economic prosperity of the state and the health and well-being of Texans.

d. Air quality is important for the economic prosperity of the state and the health and well-being of Texans.

Suppose you are a juror on a felony case. How many members of the jury would need to vote the same way to render a decision? a. A majority; for a felony case, that is 7 jurors. b. A majority; for a felony case, that is 4 jurors. c. It would take 8 votes to acquit but 11 votes to convict. d. Any decision needs to be unanimous

d. Any decision needs to be unanimous

Which court automatically hears appeals for all death penalty cases in Texas? a. Texas Supreme Court b. Texas Appellate Court c. U.S. Supreme Court d. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

d. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

How did the Texas state government respond to the Supreme Court decision on national health care legislation of 2010? a. Texas agreed with the Supreme Court's decision. b. Texas would increase funding for Medicaid by borrowing substantial sums of money on Wall Street. c. The Texas legislature would happily increase taxes to fund the expanded Medicaid program. d. Texas would refuse to participate in the expanded Medicaid program.

d. Texas would refuse to participate in the expanded Medicaid program.

Which of the following statements about poverty in Texas is accurate? a. Changes in public policy in the last 10 years have led to a dramatic increase in poverty. b. Changes in public policy in the last 10 years have led to a dramatic decrease in poverty. c. The poverty rate in Texas is lower than the national average. d. The poverty rate in Texas is higher than the national average.

d. The poverty rate in Texas is higher than the national average.

What effect have drug and alcohol treatment programs had on the Texas prison system? a. They are much more expensive than traditional prisons, so they have resulted in more spending overall. b. They have reduced the Texas prison population by over 90 percent since1988. c. They have had so little effect on the prison system that the Texas legislature began scaling back prison alternatives in 2007. d. They have helped bring about a modest decrease in the Texas prison population.

d. They have helped bring about a modest decrease in the Texas prison population.

The generally accepted standard by which poverty is measured in the United States is the a. U.S. Department of Labor unemployment index. b. U.S. Department of Agriculture caloric intake index. c. U.S. Treasury index of income inequality. d. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty index

d. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty index

In Texas, the legal standard of proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" is used in which type(s) of cases? a. felony b. misdemeanor c. civil d. both felony and misdemeanor cases

d. both felony and misdemeanor cases

Texas determines which children are eligible for reduced-price or free lunch at school based on a. the tax rates assessed by each county designated for non-instructional educational funding. b. guidelines presented by the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) before the biennial budget is passed by the Texas legislature. c. the proportion of students living in poverty in the school district. d. federal poverty guidelines.

d. federal poverty guidelines.

If sentenced by a judge to probation, you would most likely have to do which of the following? a. report to the local jail during the weekends, report to your probation officer on a regular basis, abstain from drug and alcohol use, and pay any fines or restitution b. have a steady job and have no contact with the police during the period of your probation c. plead guilty to lesser violations of the law than you were originally charged with so that you can be released early d. have a steady job, report to your probation officer on a regular basis, abstain from drug and alcohol use, and pay any fines or restitution

d. have a steady job, report to your probation officer on a regular basis, abstain from drug and alcohol use, and pay any fines or restitution

In 1965, Congress created the Medicaid program, a state-federal program, to a. direct cash payments to citizens living in poverty. b. provide welfare benefits to the general public regardless of income. c. assist Texans with their prescription medications. d. provide health care for the poor.

d. provide health care for the poor.

Most federal expenditures in Texas go to education and health and human services. However, in order to receive these funds, Texas must a. allow the federal government to manage these programs. b. coordinate efforts with neighboring states to achieve economies of scale. c. implement progressive taxes in order to generate more revenue. d. spend state money in these areas first.

d. spend state money in these areas first

The Select Committee on Public Education (SCOPE) presented 140 recommendations to the Texas legislature in 1984, including one known as "NoPass, No Play" which stated that a. students who did not pass more than one class with a grade of 70 could not participate in extracurricular activities for the next three weeks, but could still attend athletic practices. b. students who did not pass a class with a grade of 70 could not participate in athletic/sports activities for the next six-week grading period. c. students who did not pass a class with a grade of 70 were required to attend after-school tutoring sessions. d. students who did not pass a class with a grade of 70 could not participate in extracurricular activities for the next six-week grading period

d. students who did not pass a class with a grade of 70 could not participate in extracurricular activities for the next six-week grading period

Which of the following is the best definition of public policy? a. issues that voters consider to be social or political problems b. issues that lawmakers consider to be social or political problems c. a process by which the government evaluates if or how well its programs are effective d. the expressed goals of a government body that are backed by sanctions or incentives

d. the expressed goals of a government body that are backed by sanctions or incentives

The National Research University Fund (NRUF) was established through an amendment to the Texas Constitution in order to provide a source of funding for a. community colleges in poorly performing districts. b. community colleges in primarily minority districts. c. independent school districts that sought to reduce the dropout rate. d. universities seeking to achieve national prominence as research institutions.

d. universities seeking to achieve national prominence as research institutions

Texas has more verified instances of ______________ than any other state. a. cases of jury nullification b. justified pardons c. commutations d. wrongful convictions

d. wrongful convictions