Governor Rick Perry and other Republican leaders have argued that "frivolous" lawsuits have overcrowded court dockets, and excessive damage awards have driven up insurance premiums and other business costs. As a result, they pursued and adopted some aspects of tort reform. Which group was not a member of the coalition urging approval of tort reform?
a. Insurance companies
b. Medical practitioners
c. Victims of negligence and defective products
d. Business interest groups
e. Defendants in civil actions
C
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According to Figure 17.3, what has been the long-term trend in charter schools?
a. They have been decreasing in number. b. They have been increasing in student diversity. c. They have been increasing in number. d. They have been receiving less state funding. e. They have been receiving more federal funding.
The authors describe Texas as a “pay-as-you-go” state. What does the phrase “pay as you go” mean?
a. The state of Texas does not create an annual budget; it creates a monthly budget. b. The Texas Constitution requires a balanced budget, thus limiting debt. c. All spending in the budget must be tied to a specific revenue source. d. The Texas budget must get approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The rattle, usually made from leaves, is considered the most sacred object of the South American rainforest.
a. True
b. False
The United States' commitment to democracy rests on which of the following values?
a. freedom b. equality c. order d. stability e. all of the above