Explain the major sources of revenue for the state and local governments in Texas. How is the state's tax system regressive? Should the state adopt a personal income tax? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Identify and explain sales taxes, margins tax, property taxes, sin taxes, and the state lottery.
2. Explain how the poorest Texans pay a significantly larger share of their incomes in taxes than do the richest Texans.
3. Explain how the different taxes used by Texas are regressive.
4. State and defend a position regarding a personal income tax.
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Politically, Texas's teachers have been characterized by
a. disorganization and competition. b. coordination and cooperation. c. widespread support for unionization. d. their loyalty and ability to build alliances. e. their commitment to conservative political causes.
In the case of Shaw v. Reno (1993), the Supreme Court ruled that
a. majority-minority districts were not a violation of the Thirteenth Amendment. b. majority-minority districts were unconstitutional. c. minority-dominated congressional districts were a violation of the Tenth Amendment. d. minority-dominated congressional districts were not a violation of the Tenth Amendment. e. redrawing voting district lines from time to time is constitutional.
Why have minority groups such as Hispanics and African Americans criticized the current primary system in Texas?
a. They argue that the county apparatus that manages the primary favors Caucasians. b. They believe that primary results can be easily distorted as they are not regulated by the government. c. They argue that the absolute majority requirement discriminates against their candidates. d. They believe that votes for their candidates are often contested and dismissed by party officials.
Which is NOT a technique used by managed care to keep costs down?
A. utilization review which includes second opinion before surgery or hospitalization B. disease management programs C. use of a gatekeeper or primary care physician who approves when patient can see specialists D. computerized patient files