Texas Govt Chapter 1

It is become more racially and ethnically diverse and, it has been growing significantly during the 21st century

Which of the following accurately describes population trends in Texas?

False

Texas is not a state with significant racial or ethnic diversity. True or false?

Hispanics

Which of the racial or ethnic groups is predicted to be the largest group in Texas by 2050?

The population in large urban counties is increasing, while the population in 100 other counties is decreasing.

Which of the following is evidence that Texas is an increasingly urban state?

Hurricanes

What is a major concern for the Texas Gulf Coast area that would be less of a concern to other areas of Texas?

True

Areas with higher population density typically elect more Democratic officials. True or false?

Piney Woods

What is the region that covers the majority of East Texas?

Traditionalist and Individualistic

What political subcultures are most often seen in Texas?

Opposition to legalizing marijuana

Which of the following is an example of traditionalistic political culture?

Spend more on public education and expand healthcare options.

If Texas were to become more moralistic in its political culture, it might do what?

Protecting religious freedom, legalizing same-sex marriage.

Which of the following are examples of individualistic political culture?

A law allowed immigrants to claim land in the state of Coahuila y Tejas.

What is one reason that explains why people from the United States immigrated to Texas during the 1820s?

True

The early leaders of Texas were divided over the issue of joining the United States. True or false?

To maintain the practice of slavery and to retain autonomy from a more centralized government.

What reasons did Texas have to seek its independence from Mexico?

Because it rejoined the United States, and had to revise twice because of the changing laws and party control of the state.

Why did Texas have three state constitutions between 1866 and 1876?

It joined the confederacy during the civil-war period, its founder had retained slaves even when they moved to Mexico which was an antislavery state.

Which of the following could be cited that Texas was a pro-slavery state?

The dominant political values and beliefs of a people. Expectations of what powers it should have over their lives, services it should provide, and the ability to influence its actions.

Political Culture

Limited role of government in taxing, regulating the economy and providing social services. Support traditional values and are hesitant to social change.

Characteristics of conservative ideology

Advocacy of using the government to improve the welfare of others. Regulation of the economy, supports civil rights, advocates for social and racial justice, and embraces social change.

Liberal

System where a property’s owner gives worker protection and employment in return for loyalty and service

Ranchero culture

Descendant of European Spanish immigrants to the Americas

Creoles

Person of Native American and Spanish lineage

Mestizos

Area along side Texas of the Rio grande known for its production of citrus fruits

The valley

Encompassing two cultures

Biculture

Treaty that helped remove trade barriers among Canada the USA and Mexico. An economic stimulus for the Texas border because of commerce with Mexico

North American Free Trade Agreement

Mexican factories where US corporations employ inexpensive Mexican labor for assembly and piece work

Maquiladoras

The greater Dallas-fort worth metropolitan area

Metroplex

Practice of excluding the African-Americans from primary election in the Texas Democratic Party

White primary

Ku Klux Klan

A white supremacist organization

Populations characteristics such as age gender ethnicity employment and income that sociologists use to describe groups in society

Demographics