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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
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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
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50%
60%
45%
34%
Question 4
Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description--reference is chapter 2
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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
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goods
manufacturing
retail
services
Question 6
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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
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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
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Colonizing central.
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1. See attachment for full test. I'm highly interested If anyone has
this on file already. Please let me know if you have it on file. I
will talk to you first. Lets make a deal.
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
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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
3. overall category that includes Hispanics, while “Anglo” does
not
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50%
60%
45%
34%
Question 4
Match the type of constitutional power with the correct
4. description--reference is chapter 2
matching_question
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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
5. intrastate commerce
regulating trucking industry, gas and oil production
Question 5
Utilities like CPS are classified as
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goods
manufacturing
6. retail
services
Question 6
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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
7. 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
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8. 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
9. Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F.
Austin and other adventurers. This reflects the _____
subculture
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Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F.
Austin and other adventurers. This reflects the _____
subculture
moralistic
traditionalistic
individualistic
10. pluralistic
Question 9 Match the political subculture with the correct
attribute
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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
11. moralistic
prefers informal alliances over organizations and bureaucracy
individualistic
would likely favor incentives
Question 10 The least economically developed area of Texas is:
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The least economically developed area of Texas is:
West/Southwest Texas
the inner cities of the 5 largest metro areas
12. the Border Region
the Panhandle
Question 11 Sovereignty is maintained by the member states
under which system?
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Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which
system?
unitary
13. 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
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The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic
undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These
14. 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
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15. Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power
delegated
reserved
implied
expressed
Question 14 Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in
17. all of these
Question 15 High-Tech "clustering" is prominent in McAllen
and El Paso
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High-Tech "clustering" is prominent in McAllen and El Paso
true
18. false
Question 16 High-technology industries
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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
19. widely available
have been discouraged by the state leadership
Question 17 Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed?
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Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed?
any ward of the state or "pauper"
most convicted felons
20. mental incompetence
all of these
Question 18 The device by which a corporation may contribute
money to a political candidate is
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The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a
political candidate is
a political action committee
21. 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?
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Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate
convention?
22. 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
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The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral
process
direct primary
National Convention system
25th Amendment
Populist Movement
24. Question 21 The grandfather clause pertains to the _____
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The grandfather clause pertains to the _____
white primary
poll tax
Voting Rights Act of 1965
25. literacy test
Question 22 The term grassroots refers to activity that
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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
26. has produced no growth
Question 23 Interest groups and parties both nominate
candidates
true_false_question
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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)
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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
28. Question 25
The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?
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The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?
Texas House of Representatives
Texas Senate
29. 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
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Participating in the process of nominating and electing
candidates to office by an interest group is called
lobbying
grassroots pressure
30. electioneering
bribery
Question 27 Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas
because of
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Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of
tight limitations on campaign contributions
31. 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
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Which of these statements in NOT true, regarding primary
elections in Texas
32. 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?
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33. 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
34. Question 30 The 1944 Supreme Court case of Smith v.
Allwright was intended
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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
35. 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:
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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
36. 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
reference
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Match the following:
United Farm Workers'
agribusiness
Mexican American Legal & Defense (MALDEF)
37. equality/ethnic/ideological
ConAgra Foods
labor
The Associations of Flight Attendants
miscellaneous/government
Public Citizen
professional/trade
Question 33
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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
38. 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.
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