Why can't the legislature use debt to finance spending?

What will be an ideal response?


The Texas constitution includes a balanced budget provision that constrains the legislature from spending more than it receives in revenue.

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Which of the following contributed to elite willingness to reform the American system in the 1930s?

a. The rise of communism in Russia c. Assignation of President McKinley b. The rise of fascism in Germany d. All of the above are true.

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Most online surveys fall prey to which common problem?

a. They are too expensive. b. The samples are not random. c. They favor people with extreme opinions. d. They are subject to political bias.

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The non-ideological nature of public opinion means that

A) public opinion tends to be consistent over time. B) public opinion is impossible to measure. C) government officials should ignore public opinion. D) elites often read too much into opinion poll results. E) all of the above

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The Senate is the body that is meant to be closer to the people

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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