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1By 2050, Latinos will be the majority ethnic group in Texas. How will this impact the culture of the state?
- AIt is really too hard to say. There are too many factors that could change
- BIt will become more moralistic
- CIt will remain mostly traditional
2Many Texans believe that the state has a right to secede or withdraw from the United States at any time. This is
- Aspecifically written in the state Constitution, and it is legal
- Bis only vaguely implied by the state Constitution, but it is still not legal
- Cis one of the great Texas myths reaching back to the mid 19th century
- DB&C
3The culture of the south
- Aaccepts the supremacy of the national government
- Bdoes not like to accept the power of the national government
- Cembraces multiculturalism
- Dno longer embraces the idea of states' rights
4The traditional culture of Texas can be traced to
- AWest Texas and the Pandhandle
- BSouth Texas, Rio Grande Valley
- CEast Texas
- DB&C
5In this political culture, voter turnout is high, and government plays an active role in society.
- ATraditional
- BIndividual
- CMoral
- DLibertarian
6The origins of the individual culture in Texas can be traced to
- AGerman Settlers in the Hill Country
- BSlave Holders in Pre Civil War East Texas
- CSpanish and Mexican Settlers in the Rio Grande Valley
7What is the main focus of the traditional political culture?
- APreserve the existing cutlureal values and protect the power of business
- BMake government more active and help the lives of the common person
- CRegulate business by preserve individual rights of the average person
8Religion plays a large role in the formation of cultural values and attitudes. The traditional culture of Mexican-Americans can be traced to the ____ religion, and the individual culture of the Texas Hill Country can be traced to the ____ religion.
- ACatholic/Protestant
- BProtestant/Catholic
- CCatholic/Baptist
9Which ideology best describes Texas government?
- ALiberal
- BConservative
- CLibertarian
- DMoral
10The traditional political culture is found mainly in the ____ United States
- ANortheastern
- BMIddlle
- CWestern
- DSouthern
11Which Constitution was most hated by the old white power structure in the south?
- A1869 Reconstruction Constitution
- B1866 Readmission Constitution
- C1876 Constitution
- D1845 Statehood Constitution
12The writers of the 1876 Constitution were
- Alooking at the past, not the future
- Bputting Reconstruction policies into effect
- Cdesigning a broad framework for the future
- Dmostly carpetbaggers and freemen
13What is the procedure to propose amendments to the Texas Constitution?
- AA majority vote in the Texas House and the Texas Senate
- BCitizen petition
- CCitizen referendum
- D2/3 of the Texas House and 2/3 of the Texas Senate
14Why is the Texas Constitution criticized so much today?
- AThe language is too vague and general
- BIt gives too much power to the governor
- CThe language is outdated and too detailed
- DIt did not include a Bill of Rights
15Amendments to the Texas Constitution
- Aare proposed by the governor and approved by the legislature
- Bare minor in nature and written to fix outdated language
- Care broad in nature and mostly deal with civil rights
16When the 1876 Constitution was written, the primary goal was to
- Alimit the power of state government and protect elite economic interests
- Bmake state government more powerful
- Cdeclare independence from Mexico
- Dwithdraw from the United States and join the southern confederacy
17Thanks to the times in which it was written, the United States Constitution
- Adoes not need too many amendments
- Bis very similar to the Texas Constitution
- Cmust be amended all the time, just to keep up with the times
18Which political figure was the most hated by the Grangers and old Texans?
- ADavid Crockett
- BSam Houston
- CWilliam Travis
- DEdmund Davis
19Voter turnout in constitutional amendnent elections is
- Ahigher than the average in other states
- Bvery low, so special interest groups dominate the process
- Cis about the same as turnout for the Governor's election
20What is the procedure to ratify/approve amendments to the Texas Constitution?
- AA majority of both houses of the state legislature
- BCitizen petition with a majority of voters
- C2/3 of the Texas House and 2/3 of the Texas Senate
- DA majority of voters in a referendum
21Before 2015, states were free to define marriage under the 10th Amendment. Then the US Supreme Court struck down these laws under the
- A10th Amendment
- B1st Amendment
- C14th Amendment
- DFull Faith and Credit Clause
22The US Constitution specifically grants the power to tax to Congress. This is an
- AEnumerated Power
- BImplied Power
- CReserved Power
23 When Congress gives money to the states, Governors and state legislatures prefer
- ACategorical Grants
- BBlock Grants
- CStrict Mandates
- DTop Down Approach
24According to the Constitution, public safety and police power belongs to
- AThe States
- BThe Federal Government
- CLocal Gov
25The federal government recently forced states to lower the blood alcohol level for drunken drivers. The states did not have to go along with that rule, but they did anyway, because they did not want to lose federal highway funds. This is an example of
- ACooperative Federalism
- BDual Federalism
- CCoercive Federalism
- DNew Federalism
26Over the years, Congress has taken more and more power away from the states. How has Congress managed to do this?
- AGrants and Mandates
- BThe Necessary and Proper Clause
- CInterstate Commerce Clause
- DAll of the above
27My wife and I got married in Texas, but our marriage license is valid in the other 49 states under the
- APrivileges and Immunities Clause
- BFull Faith and Credit Clause
- C10th Amendment
- D14th Amendment
28When the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution, they thought the ____ government would do most of the governing. They thought the ____ government would be very limited in authority.
- ANational/State
- BState/National
29Before the Great Depression in the 1930s, the national government rarely interfered in state affairs. States largely governed themselves, and the national government did not regulate the economy or provide welfare programs. This period is known as the era of
- ACooperative Federalism
- BDual Federalism
- CNew Federalism
- DConstitutional Federalism
30The US Constitution says nothing about education. Under the 10th Amendment, that power belongs to the states. These powers are
- AReserved Powers
- BEnumerated Powers
- CImplied Powers
- DDelegated Powers
31Voting restrictions like white only primary elections, poll taxes, and literacy tests
- Asupport the individualistic political culture
- Bare consistent with a moralisitic political culture
- Care consistent with a traditional political culture
32Reonstruction ended in1877, and the south came to be known as the "solid south" because it always supported the ____ party.
- APopulist
- BRepublican
- CDemocratic
33Which political party dominates Texas politics today?
- AYellow Dog Democrats
- BRpublicans
34When you look at what government actually does in southern states, the most important influence on government is
- Apolitical culture and attitudes of the people
- Bthe majority political party
- Ccurrent issues and major political events
35A Yellow Dog Democrat is
- Aa liberal Democrat from the north
- Ba conservative Democrat from the south
36The realignment of Texas politics from Democratic dominant to Republican dominant
- Achanged the state from liberal to conservative
- Bchanged the state from conservative to liberal
- Cdid not change the state much. Texas has always been conservative.
37In the early 1900s, Texas passed a $1.75 poll tax. This tax was aimed at
- Apoor white farmers
- Bfree African-Americans
- CA&B
38After World War II, and into the 1960s, what key issue drove the southern Democratic party away from the northern Democratic party?
- Athe Vietnam War
- BReconstruction
- CCivil Rights
39At the start of the 20th century, Texas imposed a $1.75 poll tax in response to a revolt led by the ____ party.
- ARepublican
- BPopulist
- CDemocratic
40Texas Governor Alan Shivers endorsed Republican Dwight Eisenhower for President is 1952 and 1956. Alan Shivers was a Democrat.
- ATrue
- BFalse
41When a political party does not have much opposition (Democrats in the 1940s, Republicans in 2014), what happens?
- Athe opposition party usually takes over within a short period of time
- Bthe dominant party comes together and agrees on most issues
- Cthere is a power struggle between factions inside the dominant party
42What interest group is the most powerful in the state of Texas?
- ATexas Education Association (TEA)
- BTexas Farm Bureau
- CTexas Association of Business (TAB)
- DAFL-CIO
43In the state party organization, this person is responsible for registering voters and getting people to the polls on election day
- Acounty chair
- BDistrict Chair
- Cprecinct chair
44If you compare Texas and the south to the rest of the nation, voter turnout is
- Alower than the rest of the nation
- Babout the same as the rest of the nation
- Chigher than the rest of the nation
45True or false? You can vote in the Democratic primary election, and then vote in the Republican runoff primary election.
- AT
- BF
46Even though the Texas Democrats are the minority party in Texas, they tend to dominate legislative and county elections in
- AThe Rio Grande Valley
- BLarge and Urban Areas
- CA&B
47If you want to become a party delegate and participate in state party politics, what path would you follow?
- Aprecinct to state to district level
- Bstate to county to precinct level
- Cprecinct to county to state level
48In Texas, third parties like the Libertarians and the Greens must follow the 5% rule. What is that?
- Athey must get 5% of the vote to hold a primary election
- Bthey must get 5% of the vote to stay on the ballot in the next election
- Cthey must get 5% of the voters to sign a petition to appear on the ballot
49The state of Texas has ____ primary system
- AOpen
- BClosed
- Ca non-partisan
50Which of the following interest groups is most likely to see public goods from the legislature?
- ATexas Association of Business (TAB)
- BAFL-CIO (labor)
- CTexas Right to Life (pro-life group)
- DAll of the above
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