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- 1. Top of 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
- 2. 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
- 3. 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
- 4. 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
- 5. 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?
- 6. 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
- 7. 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
- 8. 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 mental incompetence all of these 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
- 9. 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?<br> 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
- 10. 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
- 11. 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
- 12. U.S. Congressional all of these 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
- 13. 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
- 14. 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
- 15. 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
- 16. 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 Time's Up! Submitting results in: Ok, fine