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In the 1990’s companies like Dell and Sematech created a ____ advantage in the Austin area
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structural
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competitive
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natural
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comparitive
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Question 2
Employment tables, data, etc do not include Agricultural employment, due to
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fluctuations in grocery prices
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most Agriculture production is done with machines
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agricultural employment is seasonal
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none of these is true
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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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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
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goods
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manufacturing
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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
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professional/business
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retail trade
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finance
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mining (oil & gas)
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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?
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Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington
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Bryan-College Station
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McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
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Austin-Round Rock
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Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers. This reflects the _____ subculture
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moralistic
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traditionalistic
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individualistic
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pluralistic
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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
Question 10 The least economically developed area of Texas is: multiple_choice_question 30572870
The least economically developed area of Texas is:
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West/Southwest Texas
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the inner cities of the 5 largest metro areas
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the Border Region
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the Panhandle
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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?
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confederal
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College Football BCS
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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
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manufacturing, oil, and cotton
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mining, cattle, and oil
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cotton, cattle, and oil
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cattle, oil, and real estate speculation
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Question 13 Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power multiple_choice_question 30572873
Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power
Question 14 Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in multiple_choice_question 30572875
Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in
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# of prisons/incarcerated
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teen pregnancy
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# of classroom teachers
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poverty rate
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Question 15 High-Tech “clustering” is prominent in McAllen and El Paso
High-Tech “clustering” is prominent in McAllen and El Paso
Question 16 High-technology industries multiple_choice_question 30572877
High-technology industries
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were leaving TX in droves in 2003 for low-wage states like Mississippi and W. Virginia
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pay higher average wages than do such industries as construction and food service
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concentrate in the arid areas of West Texas, where silica is widely available
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have been discouraged by the state leadership
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Question 17 Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed? multiple_choice_question 30572837
Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed?
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any ward of the state or “pauper”
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most convicted felons
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mental incompetence
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all of these
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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
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a political action committee
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through the labor union that represents its workers
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directly from corporation funds
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into a special state tax transfer fund
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Question 19 Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?<br>
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Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?
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sheriff of Medina County
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U.S. congressman from the 4th Texas congressional district
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president of the United States
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governor of Texas
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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
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direct primary
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National Convention system
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25th Amendment
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Populist Movement
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Question 21 The grandfather clause pertains to the _____ multiple_choice_question 30572841
The grandfather clause pertains to the _____
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white primary
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poll tax
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
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literacy test
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Question 22 The term grassroots refers to activity that multiple_choice_question 30572842
The term grassroots refers to activity that
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begins locally and spreads to broader areas
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starts at the state level and works down
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is associated with agriculture
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has produced no growth
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Question 23 Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates true_false_question 30572843
Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates
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)
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voluntary association
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benevolent society
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interest group
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political party
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Question 25 The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?
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The redistricting battle in 2003 was about which districts?
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Texas House of Representatives
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Texas Senate
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U.S. Congressional
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all of these
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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
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lobbying
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grassroots pressure
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electioneering
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bribery
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Question 27 Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of
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Interests groups wield considerable power in Texas because of
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tight limitations on campaign contributions
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the fragmented structure of state government
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the absence of a well-paid and professional legislative staff
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a long history of intense two-party competition
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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
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You may vote in only one parties’ primary
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You may not vote in a run-off if you didn’t vote in the primary
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if you vote in a primary, you can only vote in that parties’ run-off election
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you don’t have to declare party affiliation when you register to vote
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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?
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Legislators represent the same number of Republicans and Democratic voters
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representation is mostly based on geographic cohesion
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representation is mostly based on the voting patterns of Texas residents
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gerrymandering is a legitimate method of forming districts
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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
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to protect minority communities from aggressive redistricting
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to end the practice of all-white primary elections
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as a remedy for segregated polling places
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to balance the numbers of urban and rural districts
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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
These are held to allow the government to sell public debt
In San Antonio, _____elections are usually conducted in May of odd-numbered years
In Texas, ______ elections require a majority of votes cast to win
These are held in November of even-numbered years _____
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’
Mexican American Legal & Defense (MALDEF)
ConAgra Foods
The Associations of Flight Attendants
Public Citizen
Question 33
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
Being denied a ballot because your married name differs from your voter registration card is a ____ barrier to vote
In a single-member system, the winner represents a____ for his/her term of office
Most states’ primary elections require a ____ of votes cast to win
Being denied a ballot because you try to vote after living in Texas for 2 weeks is ____ barrier
One half of the votes cast, plus one vote is a _____
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finance
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government
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mining/oil
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other services
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