Chapter 12: Public Policy and Administration
quality of care issues in nursing homes
A study by the Commonwealth Fund, the SCAN Foundation and AARP has ranked Texas' long-term care system 42nd in the nation, largely due to...
50
How many community college districts are there is Texas?
ethnic minorities or economically disadvantaged
In recent years, Texas public school students have come increasingly from families that are...
15-23 % of the population
In recent years, Texas's poverty rate has been...
the university must demonstrate to a court that it is necessary, and the university's decision to use race must face "strict scrutiny"
In the case of Fisher v. University of Texas
race
In the case of University of California v. Bakke (1978), the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that __________ could be considered as one factor, along with other criteria, to achieve diversity in higher education.
the affluent
One national study found that the strongest influence on public policy was the opinion of...
a lack of drive in pursuing nursing home violations
Over the years criticism has been leveled at the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas attorney general for
slightly below
Texas is _________ the national average for median household income.
1836
Texas's commitment to education began with which state constitution?
considered highly successful
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's program to increase college enrollment and graduation rates for all groups by 2015 was...
rational model
The ___________ model of public policy is useful in seeing how policy could be improved, but it casts little light on the actual process.
elite access
The ability of the business elite to deal directly with high-ranking government administrators to influence implementation of policy is called
1,000
The approximate number of independent school districts in Texas is...
it is used for evaluating teachers and schools
The current Texas testing program (STAAR) is controversial because...
the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University College Station
The two widely recognized "flagship" state universities in Texas are
elite access, vigor and vision of their leadership, and resources
Three factors that are important in determining a state agency's success in achieving its policy goals are...
has seen a drop in those without insurance
Under the national Affordable Care Act, Texas
Homeschooling is a legal alternative to public schooling
What statement best describes the status of homeschooling in Texas?
rational
Which model of public policy weighs costs and benefits, and helps select those producing the greatest benefits over costs?
institutional
Which model of public policymaking focuses attention on government structure and processes?
Lamar University
Which of the following Texas universities is NOT widely recognized as being among the prestigious tier-one national research universities?
voters recalling an elected official
Which of the following is NOT and example of public policy?
They receive total funding from the legislature
Which of the following is NOT true of charter schools in Texas?
All agencies have substantial independence from the governor
Which statement best describes the relationship of agencies within the state to the Texas governor's office?
