Government review

What was responsible for the rapid economic boost in texas’ economy in 1990?

manufacturing expansion

Horizontal drilling and fracking gave better access to natural gas in texas. They have also raised concerns due to

urgency for significant amounts of water

What makes Texas’ population different from other states in the US?

there are more younger people

What has “traditionalistic-individualistic” political culture in texas created?

no personal income tax, and lower levels of social services

Why was public property privatized after Texas entered the union in 1845?

privatization allowed texas to raise money for funding all schools

What was the result of Dallas being developed in the late 19th century?

two intersecting railroad lines

Which group supported the Populist Movement and the Grange Movement?

tenant farmers

The dominant values of American political culture are

liberty, equality, democracy

What is the purpose of state constitutions?

to set up local governments

The Constitution of 1869 expanded the powers of the governor because

the governor can appoint judges

What grievance did the Texas Constitution have in regards to the Mexican government?

mexico’s government didn’t provide a public education system

The best way to describe the Texas Constitution is

very long, very complex

What happened after the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974?

delegates couldn’t agree on a new constitution

What is in the US Constitution, but NOT the Texas Constitution?

US congress can extend their power if necessary

How does the Constitution of 1876 support agrarian interests?

restricting railroads and banks, because it could hurt farmers

What was a result of Texas V. White et. al?

all acts under the ordinance of secession of 1861 were invalid

Which best describes James Madison’s definition of “tyranny”?

all power belongs to the legislative branch

Why can’t medical permits for marijuana authorized in a different state be used in Texas?

states don’t have to approve if they feel policies are being violated

What aspect of coercive federalism guarantees that states don’t make policies that overlap federal government rules?

preemption

What’s a consequence of fractious federalism?

state-level democrats challenge policies made by national-level republicans

What was one way the national government could act under the Articles of Confederation?

the president was chosen by direct election by the people

What issue area caused the Attorney General to sue the Biden Administration after Biden was inaugurated?

immigration

In 1989, which court case made the decision that financial imbalances between rich people and poor schools were unfair?

edgewood v. kirby

Which president favored using block grants and giving states financial flexibility (New Federalism)?

nixon

What did John Marshall (first chief justice of the Supreme Court) accomplish in McCulloch v. Maryland & Gibbons v. Ogden?

he supported authority of federal gov’t over the state gov’t

Why does Texas legislature use resolutions?

resolutions allows opinion expression an issue of interest

How long do you have to wait before you are able to run for a seat in the Texas House?

live in the district you want to rep for 1 year, live in texas for 2 years

Who sets the agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature?

governor

What kinds of bills have to start at the Texas House of Representatives?

revenue bills

What is impeachment? What is impeachment an example of?

removing an official from office; TX legislature’s judicial power

Because of “directive and supervisory powers”, the Texas legislature can

review each state agency every 12 years

What happened if the chair of a committee in the Texas Senate is accused of pigeonholing another senator’s bill?

the chair forgot about the bill by setting it aside

How does social media affect the legislative process?

stores and issues shown in the media will be acknowledged more

How is Texas executive power structured?

it’s split between multiple officials, chosen by the people

How does the governor use their power through messages?

by highlighting important aspects of the executive budget

How can a post-adjournment veto benefit a Texas governor?

the legislature can’t override it

What does “Plural Executive” mean in Texas?

government power is split between numerous people who are elected statewide

What is patronage?

the governor gives rewards to supporters by appointing them to office

Who’s the only Texas governor who’s been impeached AND convicted?

james ferguson

“Bureaucracy” refers to

formal rules, tasks, official structure, organizational skills

What happens if the Texas governor wants to remove an appointee from a board or commission, but the person refuses?

2/3 of the texas senate must approve the removal

In the last 70 years, how many times have a governor’s veto been overridden?

2

What category does Texas veterans’ courts, DWI courts, and drug courts fall under?

specialty courts

What’s the purpose of a grand jury?

to decide if there’s enough evidence to justify a trial

What does civil law focus on? What does criminal law focus on?

relationship/obligation issues ; right and wrong of criminal statutes

What is tort law?

civil law that deals with one party harming the other; economic payments

Why wasn’t partisanship not a part of Texas judicial elections before 1978?

texas was a one party state

Why is it hard for voters to find information on judicial candidates?

there are too many judicial races in one election

Why is the State Bar of Texas an usual organization?

it’s a professional organization that violates the code of ethics

What happens in a bench trial?

defendant gives up their right to a trial by jury