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In the 1990’s companies like Dell and Sematech created a ____ advantage in the Austin area

 

 

structural

competitive

 

 

 

natural

comparitive

Question 2  

Employment tables, data, etc do not include Agricultural employment, due to

multiple_choice_question   30572859 

 

 

fluctuations in grocery prices

most Agriculture production is done with machines

 

 

 

agricultural employment is seasonal
none of these is		true

   

Question 3  

 

Currently (as of the 2010 Census estimate) over ____ of Texas population is non-Anglo*

   

  Note:  * White or Caucasian is an overall category that includes Hispanics, while “Anglo” does not

multiple_answers_question   30572860 

 

 

50%

60%

 

 

 

45%

34%

   

Question 4  Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description–reference is chapter 2matching_question   30572861

   

Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description–reference is chapter 2

Match the following:

concurrent power

 

powers that both state and

federal

governments share or provide at the same time

 

expressed

power

 

powers specifically identified for the federal

government

 

reserved

power

 

established for states by 10th Amendment

 

interstate commerce

 

regulating inland waterways, air and highway transportation

 

police powers

 

governments responsibility to provide public safety, education, public health

 

intrastate commerce

 

regulating trucking industry, gas and oil production

   

Question 5  Utilities like CPS are classified as multiple_choice_question   30572863

   

   

 

goods

manufacturing

   

 

 

retail

services

   

Question 6 multiple_choice_question   30572864

   

Using table 1.1 in the cd text, which sub-sector of the GOODS sector experienced the highest rate (% of change from 2000-2010) of growth?

 

If you need a reference for calculating rates of growth, click this link:

 

http://www.ehow.com/how_4532706_calculate-growth-rate-percent-change.html

   

 

 

professional/business

retail trade

   

 

 

	finance
mining (oil & gas)

   

Question 7 According to the 2006 federal Census estimate, which one of the following metropolitan areas is not included within the list of the 10 fastest growing in the United States multiple_choice_question   30572867

   

According to the 2006 federal Census estimate, which one of the following metropolitan areas is not included within the list of the 10 fastest growing in the United States?

 

 

 

Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington

Bryan-College Station

   

 

 

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission

Austin-Round Rock

   

Question 8  

Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers.  This reflects the _____ subculture

 

multiple_choice_question   30572868

   Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers.  This reflects the _____ subculture    

moralistic

 

traditionalistic

     

individualistic

 

pluralistic

   

Question 9

Match the political subculture with the correct attribute

matching_question   30572869

   Match the political subculture with the correct attribute

 Match the following:

 traditionalistic  

embraces high rates of participation in community and public life

 moralistic  

more likely in urban areas or research university communities

 

Individualistic

 

political subculture would likely oppose immigration reform

 moralistic  

prefers informal alliances over organizations and bureaucracy

 individualistic  

would likely favor incentives

     

Question 10

The least economically developed area of Texas is:

multiple_choice_question   30572870

   The least economically developed area of Texas is:  

 

 

West/Southwest Texas

the inner cities of the 5 largest metro areas

   

 

 

the Border Region

the Panhandle

   

Question 11 Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which system?

 

multiple_choice_question   30572871

   

Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which system?

 

 

 

unitary

federal

   

 

 

confederal

College Football BCS

     

Question 12

The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These were

multiple_choice_question   30572872

   The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These were 

 

 

manufacturing, oil, and cotton

mining, cattle, and oil

   

 

 

cotton, cattle, and oil

cattle, oil, and real estate speculation

   

Question 13

Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power 

multiple_choice_question   30572873

   Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power   

 

 

delegated

reserved

   

 

 

implied

expressed

   

Question 14

Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in

multiple_choice_question   30572875

   Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in 

 

 

# of prisons/incarcerated

teen pregnancy

   

 

 

# of classroom teachers

poverty rate

   

 

		all of these

       

Question 15

High-Tech “clustering” is prominent in McAllen and El Paso

 

true_false_question   30572876

   High-Tech “clustering” is prominent in McAllen and El Paso 

  true  

	false

   

Question 16

High-technology industries

multiple_choice_question   30572877

   High-technology industries 

 

 

were leaving TX in droves in 2003 for low-wage states like Mississippi and W. Virginia

pay higher average wages than do such industries as construction and food service

   

 

 

concentrate in the arid areas of West Texas, where silica is widely available

have been discouraged by the state leadership

   

Question 17

Which

de jure

barrier is obsolete/removed?

multiple_choice_question   30572837

   Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed?
 

 

 

any ward of the state or “pauper”

most convicted felons

   

 

  all of these

mental incompetence

   

Question 18

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

 

multiple_choice_question   30572838

   The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is 

 

a political action committee

  through the

labor

union that represents its workers    

 

directly from corporation funds

  into a

special

state tax transfer fund    

Question 19

Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?

 

multiple_choice_question   30572839

   Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention? 

 

sheriff of Medina County

  U.S. congressman from the 4th Texas congressional

district

   

 

 

president of the United States

governor of Texas

       

 Question 20

The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral process

 

multiple_choice_question   30572840

   The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral process     direct

primary

 

National Convention system

   

 

 

25th Amendment

Populist Movement

   

Question 21

The grandfather clause pertains to the _____

multiple_choice_question   30572841

   The grandfather clause pertains to the _____ 

 

 

white primary

poll tax

   

 

 

Voting Rights Act of 1965

literacy test

   

Question 22

The term grassroots refers to activity that

multiple_choice_question   30572842

   The term grassroots refers to activity that 

 

 

begins locally and spreads to broader areas

starts at the state level and works down

   

 

 

is associated with agriculture

has produced no growth

   

Question 23

Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates

true_false_question   30572843

   Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates    true   false    

Question 24

An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to those views is a(n)

multiple_choice_question   30572844

   An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to those views is a(n) 

 

 

voluntary association

benevolent society

   

 

 

interest group

political party

     

Question 25  

The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?

 

multiple_choice_question   30572845

   The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?  

 

 

Texas House of Representatives

Texas Senate

   

 

  all of these

U.S. Congressional

   

Question 26

Participating in the process of nominating and electing candidates to office by an interest group is called

multiple_choice_question   30572846

   Participating in the process of nominating and electing candidates to office by an interest group is called 

 

 

lobbying

grassroots pressure

   

 

 

electioneering

bribery

   

Question 27

Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of 

 

multiple_choice_question   30572848

   Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of   

 

 

tight limitations on campaign contributions
the fragmented structure of state	government

   

 

 

the absence of a well-paid and professional legislative staff

a long history of intense two-party competition

   

Question 28

Which of these statements in NOT true, regarding primary elections in Texas

 

multiple_choice_question   30572849

   Which of these statements in NOT true, regarding primary elections in Texas  

 

 

You may vote in only one parties’ primary

You may not vote in a run-off if you didn’t vote in the primary

   

 

 

if you vote in a primary, you can only vote in that parties’ run-off election

you don’t have to declare party affiliation when you register to vote

   

Question 29

Which statement best depicts the effect of redistricting on representative democracy?

multiple_choice_question   30572851

   Which statement best depicts the effect of redistricting on representative democracy? 

 

 

Legislators represent the same number of Republicans and Democratic voters

representation is mostly based on geographic cohesion

   

 

 

representation is mostly based on the voting patterns of Texas residents

gerrymandering is a legitimate method of forming districts

     

Question 30

The 1944 Supreme Court case of Smith v. Allwright was intended 

 

multiple_choice_question   30572852

   The 1944 Supreme Court case of Smith v. Allwright was intended   

 

 

to protect minority communities from aggressive redistricting

to end the practice of all-white primary elections

   

 

 

as a remedy for segregated polling places

to balance the numbers of urban and rural districts

   

Question 31 Choose the election that best fits the description–use each response once

 

Match the following:matching_question   30572855

     

Constitutional amendment elections must be held on the same day as these elections

 

bond

 

These are held to allow the government to sell public debt

 

general

 

In San Antonio, _____elections are usually conducted in May of odd-numbered years

 

local

 

In Texas, ______ elections require a

majority

of votes cast to win

 primary  

These are held in November of even-numbered years _____

 special   

Question 32 Choose the type of interest group, use each response at least once.  Use chapter 3 and/or chapter 21 for referencematching_question   30572856

     Match the following:   

United Farm Workers’

 

agribusiness

 

Mexican American Legal & Defense (MALDEF)

 

equality/ethnic/ideological

 

ConAgra Foods

 labor  

The Associations of Flight Attendants

 

miscellaneous/government

 

Public Citizen

 

professional/trade

 

Question 33

 

matching_question   30572857

   

These terms relate to de facto/de jure barriers to voting, and the elections system in Texas. You will use all the responses once. Remember that de jure barriers are the formal (constitutional) factors stated in section 1 & 2 of chapter 4. Having a diagnosed, severe state of amnesia is a ____ barrier

 

de facto

 

Being denied a ballot because your married name differs from your voter registration card is a ____ barrier to vote

 de jure  

In a single-member system, the winner represents a____ for his/her term of office

 district  

Most states’ primary elections require a ____ of votes cast to win

 majority  

Being denied a ballot because you try to vote after living in Texas for 2 weeks is ____ barrier

 

plurality

 

One half of the votes cast, plus one vote is a _____

 plurality   

Question 34 BONUS Q–Which employment category (Texas non-farm) has the fewest jobs, relative to it’s production total (GSP chart), using the June / 2011 data? Note: The Texas non-farm employment table is posted on the homepage.

 

multiple_choice_question   30572866

   

    finance   government

   

 

 

mining/oil

other services

 

Topof Form

In the 1990’s companies like Dell and Sematech created a ____ advantage in the Austin area

structural

competitive

natural

comparitive

 

Question 2

Employment tables, data, etc do not include Agricultural employment, due to

multiple_choice_question

  30572859

fluctuations in grocery prices

most Agriculture production is done with machines

agricultural employment is seasonal

none of these is true

 

Question 3

Currently (as of the 2010 Census estimate) over ____ of Texas population is non-Anglo*       Note:  * White or Caucasian is an overall category that includes Hispanics, while “Anglo” does not

multiple_answers_question

  30572860

50%

60%

45%

34%

 

Question 4 Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description–reference is chapter 2

matching_question

  30572861

Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description–reference is chapter 2

Match the following:

concurrent power

powers that both state and

federal

governments share or provide at the same time

expressed

power

powers specifically identified for the federal government

reserved

power

established for states by 10th Amendment

interstate commerce

regulating inland waterways, air and highway transportation

police powers

governments responsibility to provide public safety, education, public health

intrastate commerce

regulating trucking industry, gas and oil production

 

Question 5 Utilities like CPS are classified as multiple_choice_question

  30572863

goods

manufacturing

retail

services

 

Question 6 multiple_choice_question

  30572864

Using table 1.1 in the cd text, which sub-sector of the GOODS sector experienced the highest rate (% of change from 2000-2010) of growth?

If you need a reference for calculating rates of growth, click this link:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4532706_calculate-growth-rate-percent-change.html

 

professional/business

retail trade

	finance
mining (oil & gas)

 

Question 7 According to the 2006 federal Census estimate, which one of the following metropolitan areas is not included within the list of the 10 fastest growing in the United States multiple_choice_question

  30572867

According to the 2006 federal Census estimate, which one of the following metropolitan areas is not included within the list of the 10 fastest growing in the United States?

Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington

Bryan-College Station

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission

Austin-Round Rock

 

Question 8

Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers.  This reflects the _____ subculture

multiple_choice_question   30572868

Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers.  This reflects the _____ subculture

moralistic

traditionalistic

individualistic

pluralistic

 

Question 9

Match the political subculture with the correct attribute

matching_question   30572869

Match the political subculture with the correct attribute
Match the following:

traditionalistic

embraces high rates of participation in community and public life

moralistic

more likely in urban areas or research university communities

Individualistic

political subculture would likely oppose immigration reform

moralistic

prefers informal alliances over organizations and bureaucracy

individualistic

would likely favor incentives

 

Question 10

The least economically developed area of Texas is:

multiple_choice_question   30572870

The least economically developed area of Texas is:

West/Southwest Texas

the inner cities of the 5 largest metro areas

the Border Region

the Panhandle

 

Question 11 Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which system?

multiple_choice_question   30572871

Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which system?

unitary

federal

confederal

College Football BCS

 

Question 12

The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These were

multiple_choice_question   30572872

The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These were

manufacturing, oil, and cotton

mining, cattle, and oil

cotton, cattle, and oil

cattle, oil, and real estate speculation

 

Question 13

Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power 

multiple_choice_question   30572873

Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power 

delegated

reserved

implied

expressed

 

Question 14

Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in

multiple_choice_question   30572875

Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in

# of prisons/incarcerated

teen pregnancy

# of classroom teachers

poverty rate

		all of these

 

Question 15

High-Tech “clustering” is prominent in McAllen and El Paso

true_false_question

  30572876

High-Tech “clustering” is prominent in McAllen and El Paso

	true
	false

 

Question 16

High-technology industries

multiple_choice_question   30572877

High-technology industries

were leaving TX in droves in 2003 for low-wage states like Mississippi and W. Virginia

pay higher average wages than do such industries as construction and food service

concentrate in the arid areas of West Texas, where silica is widely available

have been discouraged by the state leadership

 

Question 17

Which

de jure

barrier is obsolete/removed?

multiple_choice_question   30572837

Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed?

any ward of the state or “pauper”

most convicted felons

all of these

mental incompetence

 

Question 18

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

multiple_choice_question   30572838

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

a political action committee

through the

labor

union that represents its workers

directly from corporation funds

into a

special

state tax transfer fund

 

Question 19

Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?

multiple_choice_question   30572839

Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?

sheriff of Medina County

U.S. congressman from the 4th Texas congressional

district

president of the United States

governor of Texas

 Question 20

The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral process

multiple_choice_question   30572840

The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral process

direct

primary

National Convention system

25th Amendment

Populist Movement

 

Question 21

The grandfather clause pertains to the _____

multiple_choice_question   30572841

The grandfather clause pertains to the _____

white primary

poll tax

Voting Rights Act of 1965

literacy test

 

Question 22

The term grassroots refers to activity that

multiple_choice_question   30572842

The term grassroots refers to activity that

begins

local

ly and spreads to broader areas

starts at the state level and works down

is associated with agriculture

has produced no growth

 

Question 23

Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates

true_false_question   30572843

Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates

true

false

 

Question 24

An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence

government

to respond favorably to those views is a(n)

multiple_choice_question   30572844

An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to those views is a(n)

voluntary association

benevolent society

interest group

political party

 

Question 25

The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?

multiple_choice_question   30572845

The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?

Texas House of Representatives

Texas Senate

all of these

U.S. Congressional

 

Question 26

Participating in the process of nominating and electing candidates to office by an interest group is called

multiple_choice_question   30572846

Participating in the process of nominating and electing candidates to office by an interest group is called

lobbying

grassroots pressure

electioneering

bribery

 

Question 27

Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of 

multiple_choice_question   30572848

Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of 

tight limitations on campaign contributions

the fragmented structure of state government

the absence of a well-paid and professional legislative staff

a long history of intense two-party competition

 

Question 28

Which of these statements in NOT true, regarding primary elections in Texas

multiple_choice_question   30572849

Which of these statements in NOT true, regarding primary elections in Texas

You may vote in only one parties’ primary

You may not vote in a run-off if you didn’t vote in the primary

if you vote in a primary, you can only vote in that parties’ run-off election

you don’t have to declare party affiliation when you register to vote

 

Question 29

Which statement best depicts the effect of redistricting on representative democracy?

multiple_choice_question   30572851

Which statement best depicts the effect of redistricting on representative democracy?

Legislators represent the same number of Republicans and Democratic voters

representation is mostly based on geographic cohesion

representation is mostly based on the voting patterns of Texas residents

gerrymandering is a legitimate method of forming districts

 

Question 30

The 1944 Supreme Court case of Smith v. Allwright was intended 

multiple_choice_question   30572852

The 1944 Supreme Court case of Smith v. Allwright was intended 

to protect minority communities from aggressive redistricting

to end the practice of all-white primary elections

as a remedy for segregated polling places

to balance the numbers of urban and rural districts

 

Question 31 Choose the election that best fits the description–use each response once

Match the following:matching_question

  30572855

Constitutional amendment elections must be held on the same day as these elections

bond

These are held to allow the government to sell public debt

general

In San Antonio, _____elections are usually conducted in May of odd-numbered years

local

In Texas, ______ elections require a

majority

of votes cast to win

primary

These are held in November of even-numbered years _____

special

 

Question 32 Choose the type of interest group, use each response at least once.  Use chapter 3 and/or chapter 21 for referencematching_question

  30572856

Match the following:

United Farm Workers’

agribusiness

Mexican American Legal & Defense (MALDEF)

equality/ethnic/ideological

ConAgra Foods

labor

The Associations of Flight Attendants

miscellaneous/government

Public Citizen

professional/trade

Question 33

matching_question   30572857

These terms relate to

de facto

/de jure barriers to voting, and the elections system in Texas. You will use all the responses once. Remember that de jure barriers are the formal (constitutional) factors stated in section 1 & 2 of chapter 4.
Having a diagnosed, severe state of amnesia is a ____ barrier

de facto

Being denied a ballot because your married name differs from your voter registration card is a ____ barrier to vote

de jure

In a single-member system, the winner represents a____ for his/her term of office

district

Most states’ primary elections require a ____ of votes cast to win

majority

Being denied a ballot because you try to vote after living in Texas for 2 weeks is ____ barrier

plurality

One half of the votes cast, plus one vote is a _____

plurality

 

Question 34 BONUS Q–Which employment category (Texas non-farm) has the fewest jobs, relative to it’s production total (GSP chart), using the June / 2011 data? Note: The Texas non-farm employment table is posted on the homepage.

multiple_choice_question   30572866

finance

government

mining/oil

other services

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