TEXAS GOV EXAM TEST BANK
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ (QUESTIONS
ARE SPACED WITH THE CHOICES BUT
CORRECT ANSWERS ARE GIVEN)
Which of the following encouraged Anglo Americans to populate the Texas territory in
large numbers?
a tradition of exploration beginning in Spanish colonial times
the institution of slavery in the Texas territory
the Mexican government's empresario policy
the Texas territory's ascension to U.S. statehood in 1845 - Answer-c
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding African Americans in early Texas
history?
They didn't represent a significant portion of the population until the early 20th century.
Their significant numbers in cities like Austin helped influence the dominant culture.
Due to their citizenship status, they were not able to actively participate in military
actions for the state.
They were involved in Reconstruction politics and helped shape the current state
constitution. - Answer-d
,Which ethnic group experienced the slowest population growth rate in Texas from 2010
to 2018?
Anglos
other races
African Americans
Hispanics - Answer-a
Which of the following is true of Texas's population growth?
While a growing share of the population is made up of ethnic minorities, these minorities
have little influence over Texas's popular culture.
The increasing share of the population made up of ethnic minorities is poised to alter a
political culture historically dominated by Anglos.
The growing population of ethnic minorities in Texas is a result of their historical
enjoyment of equal rights in the political process.
Anglo Americans continue to be the majority ethnic group in Texas. - Answer-b
Why have Texans adopted a "low taxes, low services" approach to government?
Texas's population is wealthy enough to have little need for government services.
Texas politicians who have suggested income taxes have committed "political suicide."
The Texas government is not equipped to offer services that are on par with those of
other states.
This approach has developed out of Texas's balance among classical liberalism, social
conservatism, and populism. - Answer-d
Which of the following BEST describes the power dynamic among the three branches of
Texas government?
, The executive branch was designed to be stronger than the legislative and judicial
branches.
All three branches of Texas government were designed to be weak, with the legislative
branch the least weak of the three.
The judicial branch was designed to be stronger than the executive and legislative
branches.
All three branches of Texas government were designed to be strong, with the legislative
branch the strongest of the three - Answer-b
What are the two central functions of the Texas Legislature? Choose the BEST answer.
to allow the representation of various interests and to provide a check on the power of
the governor
to provide a forum where parties with conflicting goals can reconcile their differences
and to check executive power and authority
to provide a check on the power of the governor and to provide a forum where citizens'
voices can be represented through the lawmaking process
to allow the representation of various interests and to provide a forum where parties
with conflicting goals can reconcile their differences through the lawmaking process -
Answer-d
What is a bicameral legislature?
a legislature with one chamber
a legislature with two chambers
a legislature with one chamber but two distinct committees
a legislature with two prime ministers - Answer-b
What is the difference between house and senate representation in Texas?
Legislators in the senate represent smaller districts with fewer constituents and have
shorter terms than house representatives.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ (QUESTIONS
ARE SPACED WITH THE CHOICES BUT
CORRECT ANSWERS ARE GIVEN)
Which of the following encouraged Anglo Americans to populate the Texas territory in
large numbers?
a tradition of exploration beginning in Spanish colonial times
the institution of slavery in the Texas territory
the Mexican government's empresario policy
the Texas territory's ascension to U.S. statehood in 1845 - Answer-c
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding African Americans in early Texas
history?
They didn't represent a significant portion of the population until the early 20th century.
Their significant numbers in cities like Austin helped influence the dominant culture.
Due to their citizenship status, they were not able to actively participate in military
actions for the state.
They were involved in Reconstruction politics and helped shape the current state
constitution. - Answer-d
,Which ethnic group experienced the slowest population growth rate in Texas from 2010
to 2018?
Anglos
other races
African Americans
Hispanics - Answer-a
Which of the following is true of Texas's population growth?
While a growing share of the population is made up of ethnic minorities, these minorities
have little influence over Texas's popular culture.
The increasing share of the population made up of ethnic minorities is poised to alter a
political culture historically dominated by Anglos.
The growing population of ethnic minorities in Texas is a result of their historical
enjoyment of equal rights in the political process.
Anglo Americans continue to be the majority ethnic group in Texas. - Answer-b
Why have Texans adopted a "low taxes, low services" approach to government?
Texas's population is wealthy enough to have little need for government services.
Texas politicians who have suggested income taxes have committed "political suicide."
The Texas government is not equipped to offer services that are on par with those of
other states.
This approach has developed out of Texas's balance among classical liberalism, social
conservatism, and populism. - Answer-d
Which of the following BEST describes the power dynamic among the three branches of
Texas government?
, The executive branch was designed to be stronger than the legislative and judicial
branches.
All three branches of Texas government were designed to be weak, with the legislative
branch the least weak of the three.
The judicial branch was designed to be stronger than the executive and legislative
branches.
All three branches of Texas government were designed to be strong, with the legislative
branch the strongest of the three - Answer-b
What are the two central functions of the Texas Legislature? Choose the BEST answer.
to allow the representation of various interests and to provide a check on the power of
the governor
to provide a forum where parties with conflicting goals can reconcile their differences
and to check executive power and authority
to provide a check on the power of the governor and to provide a forum where citizens'
voices can be represented through the lawmaking process
to allow the representation of various interests and to provide a forum where parties
with conflicting goals can reconcile their differences through the lawmaking process -
Answer-d
What is a bicameral legislature?
a legislature with one chamber
a legislature with two chambers
a legislature with one chamber but two distinct committees
a legislature with two prime ministers - Answer-b
What is the difference between house and senate representation in Texas?
Legislators in the senate represent smaller districts with fewer constituents and have
shorter terms than house representatives.
