Explain the causes of the economic problems in Texas in the 1980s. What did state leaders do in response, and how has the nature of the Texas economy changed as a result?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1. Explain the historic dependence of the Texas economy on the oil and gas industry and identify a drop in oil prices as a major cause for economic downturn.
2. Identify Mexican currency rates and weather (freeze and drought) as additional causes of economic downturn.
3. Explain the concept of diversification and identify growth in new sectors as ways in which diversification occurred.
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A. It is determined by whether or not a court has jurisdiction over a matter. B. It is determined by whether or not the Supreme Court will hear a case. C. It is determined by whether or not a person or a group has suffered harm as a result of the action that led to the dispute in question. D. It is the decorum that is expected in dealing with the Supreme Court during trial. E. It is also known as stare decisis.
In which region of the country are most of the states that are considered to be dominated by a few interest groups?
a. Northeast b. South c. Midwest d. Far West
Hidden taxes are a type of
a. franchise tax. b. income tax. c. property tax. d. selective sales tax. e. severance tax.
The Supreme Court has ruled that states can limit abortions if the regulations do not pose which of the following?
a. a bar to equal protectionb substantial inconvenience-- c. a prior restraint d. an undue burden