POLS 207 Exam 1 aLL POSSibLE QuEStiOnS and dEtaiLEd anSwErS
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The lack of closely linked political networks has made the path to power ______. -
DETAILED ANSWER -easier for political outsiders
Texas is the second largest U.S. state in landmass, trailing only ______ in size. -
DETAILED ANSWER -Alaska
T/F: Loving County is the most populous county in Texas. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Who was elected as the first governor of Texas after the passage of the Organic
Law? - DETAILED ANSWER -Henry Smith
Which group have historians called the "Romans of Texas?" - CORRECT
ANSWER-Caddos
Which man is credited with assembling 300 families to settle in Texas under a
contract with the Mexican government? - DETAILED ANSWER Stephen F. Austin
T/F: When the Republic of Texas was founded, the first president elected was
Stephen F. Austin. - DETAILED ANSWER -False
,Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is credited with starting the Mexican
War of Independence with what would be called the Call of ______. -
DETAILED ANSWER -Hidalgo
Which presidential candidate campaigned to make Texas a state? -
DETAILED ANSWER -James K. Polk
T/F: Sam Houston was a big supporter of slavery coming to Texas. -
DETAILED ANSWER -False
In what year did Texas officially become a state? - DETAILED ANSWER 1846
Who was one of the first U.S. Senators to represent the new state of
Texas? - DETAILED ANSWER -Sam Houston
Why was the Republican party very successful in gaining power in the
Texas Government in 1866? - DETAILED ANSWER -Supporters of the Confederacy
lost the right to vote.
According to Colin Woodard, Texas is divided up into how many
"nations?" - DETAILED ANSWER -4
Texas is considered a "frontier state" which means that its political culture has
certain preferences such as ______. - DETAILED ANSWER -less gun control
, What is one of the ways the comptroller has power over the budget? - DETAILED
ANSWER -determines how much money the legislature will have to spend over a
2-year period
Which statement accurately describes an aspect of the Railroad Commission of
Texas? - DETAILED ANSWER -It is one of the most important commissions in the
state.
Why are Texans winners when it comes to the size of the government? - DETAILED
ANSWER -The size of the government is controlled through the sunset review
process.
What is the purpose of the sunset review process? - DETAILED ANSWER -a formal
review of the effectiveness of a commission or board
The ______ is a member of the Texas executive branch. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Comptroller of Public Accounts
Imagine that you work for Texas Health and Human Services. What action should
you take to fulfill some of the responsibilities of your office? - DETAILED ANSWER -
maintain vital records such as birth and death certificates
Imagine that you are the Solicitor General for the state of Texas. What action
should you take to fulfill your role in state government? - DETAILED ANSWER -
argue cases before state appellate and national courts
Which term is given to laws that help make government transparent? -
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The lack of closely linked political networks has made the path to power ______. -
DETAILED ANSWER -easier for political outsiders
Texas is the second largest U.S. state in landmass, trailing only ______ in size. -
DETAILED ANSWER -Alaska
T/F: Loving County is the most populous county in Texas. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Who was elected as the first governor of Texas after the passage of the Organic
Law? - DETAILED ANSWER -Henry Smith
Which group have historians called the "Romans of Texas?" - CORRECT
ANSWER-Caddos
Which man is credited with assembling 300 families to settle in Texas under a
contract with the Mexican government? - DETAILED ANSWER Stephen F. Austin
T/F: When the Republic of Texas was founded, the first president elected was
Stephen F. Austin. - DETAILED ANSWER -False
,Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is credited with starting the Mexican
War of Independence with what would be called the Call of ______. -
DETAILED ANSWER -Hidalgo
Which presidential candidate campaigned to make Texas a state? -
DETAILED ANSWER -James K. Polk
T/F: Sam Houston was a big supporter of slavery coming to Texas. -
DETAILED ANSWER -False
In what year did Texas officially become a state? - DETAILED ANSWER 1846
Who was one of the first U.S. Senators to represent the new state of
Texas? - DETAILED ANSWER -Sam Houston
Why was the Republican party very successful in gaining power in the
Texas Government in 1866? - DETAILED ANSWER -Supporters of the Confederacy
lost the right to vote.
According to Colin Woodard, Texas is divided up into how many
"nations?" - DETAILED ANSWER -4
Texas is considered a "frontier state" which means that its political culture has
certain preferences such as ______. - DETAILED ANSWER -less gun control
, What is one of the ways the comptroller has power over the budget? - DETAILED
ANSWER -determines how much money the legislature will have to spend over a
2-year period
Which statement accurately describes an aspect of the Railroad Commission of
Texas? - DETAILED ANSWER -It is one of the most important commissions in the
state.
Why are Texans winners when it comes to the size of the government? - DETAILED
ANSWER -The size of the government is controlled through the sunset review
process.
What is the purpose of the sunset review process? - DETAILED ANSWER -a formal
review of the effectiveness of a commission or board
The ______ is a member of the Texas executive branch. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Comptroller of Public Accounts
Imagine that you work for Texas Health and Human Services. What action should
you take to fulfill some of the responsibilities of your office? - DETAILED ANSWER -
maintain vital records such as birth and death certificates
Imagine that you are the Solicitor General for the state of Texas. What action
should you take to fulfill your role in state government? - DETAILED ANSWER -
argue cases before state appellate and national courts
Which term is given to laws that help make government transparent? -
