Which of these is not true of Texas's response to transportation challenges?
a. The mind-set of the Texas Department of Transportation has been to favor highway transportation over rail mass transit.
b. There has been a complex of interest groups in place, including oil companies,cement/asphalt/tire dealers, bus and truck companies, and road-building contractors, that has had economic
interests in pushing government to build more roads instead of mass transit.
c. Texas has responded to transportation issues by being at the forefront of efforts to make cars cleaner and safer.
d. Although Texans dislike toll roads, the state has slowly been building them.
e. Although many city leaders have lent their support to mass transit, the construction of light-rail systems has been slow, and not always satisfactory.
c
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a. conducts research and analysis on public policy issues b. expresses its political views publicly c. works to gain benefits for society as a whole d. most people in society know about
The "wall of separation" that the Constitution maintains between church and state is contained in the
a. free exercise clause. b. establishment clause. c. incorporation doctrine. d. community standards clause. e. due process clause.
Before it could take effect, the Constitution had to be ratified by the following number of states:
a. 13 b. 8 c. 10 d. 9 e. 5
Which of the following statements about the growth of national government is true?
A. Throughout the past two centuries, power has accrued to the national government. B. The national government cannot supervise relationships between multinational corporations and their thousands of worldwide employees. C. With the changing politics of federalism, Congress is being pressured to increase the size and scope of national programs. D. State governments cannot supervise the relationships between small merchants and their few employees. E. The national budget can become a positive subject for Congress if it grows too large.