Briefly describe the myth of individualism in Texas. What types of individuals have contributed to the myth of individualism in Texas? How has this myth contributed to Texas political culture?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1. Explain what is meant by individualism, including its intellectual roots and attitudes toward the proper role of government.
2. Explain how cowboys, wildcatters, and the Texas Rangers play a role in Texas's myth of individualism.
3. Explain that the concept of rugged individualism, with strong connotations of self-help and independence, symbolizes a political culture in Texas that does not like to look to government as a solution to many of its problems.
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a. Proposing legislation b. Convincing others to not oppose his policies c. Vetoing legislation d. Implementing a policy
In which of the following scenarios is the federal employee acting illegally under the Hatch Act of 1939, as amended by the Federal Employees Political Activities Act of 1993?
a. The president campaigns for a candidate in the Colorado gubernatorial race. b. The Secretary of the Interior records a television ad supporting a Congresswoman’s reelection. c. A low-level employee at the Department of Agriculture contributes $50 to a senator’s PAC. d. An IRS agent encourages a person under audit to vote for a particular candidate.
Beginning with the landmark decision in _____ the Supreme Court launched a series of rulings abolishing segregation and requiring states to take seriously their constitutional obligation to provide equal protection
a. Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) b. Plyler v. Doe (1982) c. Brown v. Board of Education (1954) d. None of the above is true.
Viewed in historical terms, federalism has been a
A. flawed principle, in that the relationship between the nation and the states has been a constant source of problems without many positive benefits. B. contentious and dynamic system that has evolved over time to make for a progressively stronger national government. C. poor replacement for the confederal system that existed before the Constitution. D. theoretical principle, in that constitutional provisions for federalism have virtually no impact on the relationship between the nation and the states. E. fixed principle, in that the relationship between the nation and states is almost completely defined by provisions of the Constitution.