Govt 2306 Final Exam 265 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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Govt 2306 Final Exam 265 Questions with 100% Correct Answers Southern Democrats were able to regain control of state government with the election of ________. >>>1874 In which type of city gover... nment does the city council select a person to be a chief administrator? >>>council-manager After World War I, the Supreme Court required states to adhere to basic protections in the Bill of Rights through the use of clauses in the _________ Amendment. >>>Fourteenth A(n) ____ grant is for broad purposes and gives state and local governments a significant amount of discretion in how the money is spent. >>>block Under the Texas constitution, the power to tax resides with >>>the legislature Which of the following is a weakness of the council-manager form of city government? >>>ability of the city manager to manipulate information and control council decisions Who is responsible for maintaining property records and issuing marriage licenses? >>>county clerk Ideally, a constitution should be >>>brief and explicit. Which tribe primarily settled in the eastern part of what we now call Texas? >>>Caddo Who is responsible for receiving, maintaining, and disbursing county funds? >>>county treasurer The most common form of local government in the United States is the >>>special district. In which type of city government do voters elect people directly to oversee city departments? >>>commission For incorporation to proceed in Texas, first a minimum population of ________ citizens must be living within a two-square-mile area. >>>201 What does the Texas Constitution contain that the U.S. Constitution does not? >>>equal rights amendment In which type of city government does the mayor control the budget? >>>strong mayor Which of the following aspects of the process of amending the state constitution contributes to low voter turnout? >>>odd-year elections confusing ballot wording low interest in the issues all of these answers are correct The weak mayor's formal powers most resemble those of which other government official in Texas? >>>the governor Which political subculture was a natural extension of the practice of slavery? >>>traditionalistic Classical liberalism focuses on the protection of >>>a generally free market economy. The Spanish constitutions contributed what key element to the political climate of Texas? >>>property rights for women What is the oldest type of local government, adapted from a British unit of government, that is used in the United States? >>>county Which region of the state is known primarily for its production of citrus fruits and vegetables? >>>border area Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution contains the ________ clause establishing the U.S. Constitution as the law of the land that no federal or state law may violate. >>>supremacy San Antonio wants to expand and add new territory to the city and broaden its tax base by doing what with regard to an upscale subdivision that borders the city? >>>annexing it County government was designed to meet the needs of and provide services to a(n) ________ population. >>>rural John believes that government's primary purpose is to defend the country and build roads. Additionally, he believes in low pay and term limits for political offices. John is demonstrating the beliefs of which political subculture? >>>idividualistic Which of the following is an exclusive power of the national government? >>>regulate interstate commerce What was the primary use of land in Texas from the 1820s to the 1860s? >>>cotton Which of the following does a city have to do to annex territory within its extraterritorial jurisdiction? >>> What is intended by the Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship Clause of Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution? >>>A state cannot treat its citizens differently from citizens of other states. In the weak mayor form of government, which of the following is not one of the ways in which mayoral power is limited? >>>The mayor can be removed by the city council at any time with a simple majority vote. One suggestion for reform of county government that has been frequently made over the past 70 years involves >>>home rule. Populists call for, among other things, which of the following? >>>government intervention to help small businesses and farmers Which of the following is true of the process of amending constitutions across the states? >>>The great majority (90 percent) of amendments are proposed by state legislatures. In which type of city government do voters elect people directly to oversee city departments? >>>commission By what authority did the U.S. Congress create a national bank in 1790? >>>Necessary and Proper Clause What is the composition of the county commissioner's court? >>>a county judge and four county commissioners When did the federal courts finally begin to apply the basic rights provided in the Constitution to the states? >>> Which of the following was the mission of the Adelsverein Society of the 1840s? >>>attracting German settlement to Texas A county government is generally capable of which of the following? >>> Currently, the top export of Texas is >>>petroleum and coal products Why does the Texas Constitution create a fragmented executive branch? >>>to limit the power of the governor Which of the following is a common—and deserved—criticism of the Texas Constitution? >>>excessive length To pass an ordinance, a county government must do which of the following? >>>get legislative approval What change was noted when cities in Texas were forced to change to single-member districts for at least some city council seats? >>>substantial increase in minority city council members Which of the following was a strength of the commission form of government? >>> Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution contains this statement? "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." >>>tenth The first area settled by the Tejanos was >>>the Rio Grande Valley Which constitution was pejoratively known as the "carpetbagger's constitution"? >>>Reconstruction Constitution Members of which of the following groups most overwhelmingly identify themselves as Republican? >>>evangelical protestants Discussion of the judicial department is in Article __ of the Texas Constitution. >>>5 The war that led to the declaration of the Republic of Texas began >>>in 1835. In the years following the Civil War, ________ became Texas's economic mainstay. >>> Which of the following is the primary function of county constables? >>>serving as court officers for justice of the peace courts Which of the following is most likely a local service provided by the average rural Texas county? >>> What is a presidio? >>>A Catholic mission settlement Who won the battle that led to the independence of Texas from Mexico? >>>Sam Houston Which of the following are Texas's two top foreign trading partners? >>>Mexico and Canada In Texas, education is primarily the responsibility of >>>school districts The Central Corridor economic region of Texas is dominated by all but which of the following? >>>petrochemical industries School districts are governed by which of the following? >>>an elected board of trustees Approximately how long did one-party Democratic rule last in Texas? >>>100 years Which of the following is not one of the election systems used by Texas cities to elect council members? >>> Which of the following does the national Congress have the power to do? >>>provide money to states for use in the operation of schools In which of the following ways are amendments to the Constitution proposed in Texas? >>>through legislative action Discussion of the legislative department is in Article __ of the Texas Constitution. >>>3 County governments were originally intended to do which of the following? >>>perform state functions at the local level Polls show that a Texan is MOST likely to identify as a >>>conservative Many reformers believe the Texas Constitution is in need of a comprehensive revision. Why is this unlikely to happen? >>>strong distrust in government Which of the following was not a major effect of the discovery of oil in Texas? >>>decrease in demographic growth of native Texans Which of the following was a major reason that whites did not settle west of the Balcones Escarpment until after 1875? >>>It was heavily occupied and dominated by Indian tribes. What is intended by the Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship Clause of Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution? >>>A state cannot treat its citizens differently from citizens of other states. Which of the following is true of African-American demographics in Texas? >>> A __________ form of government leaves the most power with state and local governments. >>>confederal Higher turnover rates in the Texas legislature are due primarily to >>>voluntary retirement Which of the following was implemented by the Texas state "carpetbagger's constitution" of 1869? >>>disfranchisement of whites who had participated in the Civil War Most voters go to the election booth with scant knowledge about the qualifications of judicial candidates, and they often endup voting >>>by name familiarity What office was created under the 1836 Constitution to administer state owned land? >>>General Land Office Which of the following informal qualification for governor of Texas is nearly universal? >>>having held office previously What percentage of the Texas House of Representatives is elected during a presidential election year? >>> Assume both the Texas House and Senate pass omnibus transportation bills that are nearly identical with only a few differences----how will those differences be worked out? >>>by conference committee Which type of legislative committee is the most important? >>>standing Why is it so very difficult to hold a specific elected leader in Texas government responsible for anything? >>>Government is fragmented and policy responsibility is divided Texas uses ______________________to review the facts and decide whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant a trial >>>grand juries and administrative hearings To be eligible to run for the Texas House of Representatives you must >>>be a registered voter The House and Senate can override a governor's veto with a ______________ majority vote. >>>2/3s What U.S. Supreme Court case in 1972 outlawed the death penalty because it was being unfairly applied to many crimes? >>>Furman v Georgia The Governor's salary in Texas is >>>$150,000 Which of the following best describes the effect the expansion of the Governor's appointment and removal power respecting agency heads on executive authority >>>it would increase executive authority What is the age of majority in Texas with regard to civil and criminal responsibility before the law? >>>17 Fundamentally, the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Baker v Carr and Reynolds v Sims were based on the principle of >>>one person, one vote In Texas, the state budget is submitted by the ______________________________ >>>legislative budget board In Texas, Criminal appeals involving the death penalty are heard by >>>the court of criminal appeals The Secretary of State publishes the ________________ each week on Friday, which is the source of official notices of rules, meetings, executive orders and opinions for the Texas Attorney General's office >>>Texas register Most states select judges through >>>a merit plan The Texas Government Code allows jurisdictions to draw upon which source(s) for jury selection? >>>both registered voters and licensed drivers The Sunset Advisory Commission >>>reviews most state agencies every 12 years Which method of judicial selection leads to the lowest degree of judicial independence? >>>partisan elections A legislator who considers all the alternatives presented and selects the one he or she believes is the best is demonstrating behaviors associated with the ______________________ role >>>trustee The ______________________ Amendment guarantees citizens in each state due process and equal protection of the law, regardless of race, ethnicity or sex. >>>14th The line-item veto >>>is a key power of the Texas Governor In Texas, as elsewhere, the criminal justice system should serve three broad purposes. These are >>>rehabilitation, deterrence and punishment To be eligible to run for the Texas Senate, you must >>>be at least 26 years old Which of the following is not a formal qualification for the office of Governor >>>be a registered voter Political candidates in Texas often use the "tough on crime" campaign strategy because >>>it is in harmony with the political culture of Texas Free or reduced-fee legal representation is known as >>>pro bono The largest expenditure of state funds is for >>>personnel The drawing of legislative districts to favor one political party over another is termed >>>gerrymandering Which state leads the nation in the number of prisoners executed? >>>Texas What is the primary function of the Railroad Commission? >>>regulation of the oil and gas industry What is the annual limit on special legislative sessions in Texas? >>>none In the process known as ___________________, the governor must clear his or her appointments with the state senator from the appointee's home district. >>>senatorial courtesy JP courts in Texas can do all of the following EXCEPT >>>hear traffic ticket appeals Why is the Texas governor's power so weak compared to that of some other state governors? >>>the plural executive system Which state government sector has the largest number of employees? >>> ___________________________ disproportionately are represented in Texas' prison system >>>African Americans In an average legislative session, about ____________ percent of all bills introduced will actually become law >>> What is the annual salary of a Texas Legislator? >>>$7,200 Most of the work done by the Texas Attorney General's office concerns ____________________ rather than _____________ matters >>>civil law, criminal law By recommending policy initiatives to state legislators and coordinating with state agencies that administer programs and implement policies, the governor is demonstrating his or her role as >>>chief legislator What are the two kinds of county courts >>>constitutional county courts and county courts at law In most sessions, most legislation offered >>>makes only minor changes to existing laws. Unlike most statewide governing offices, which governing body has varied greatly in form and structure over the years? >>>State Board of Education The lieutenant governor is not formally a senator and cannot vote except in cases of a tie, yet he or she has great power over the Senate----why? >>> [Show More]

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