As of 2012, Texas had more inmates in its prisons and had executed more individuals than any other state
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: True
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How has the balanced budget provision been an effective legislative restraint?
a. It has made the legislature cut many unsuccessful programs. b. It has allowed for a deficit during a recession that allows for the protection of vital programs. c. It stimulated the legislature in 2011 to make a $15 billion budget cut brought about by recession and weakness in the economy. d. It allowed the legislature to raise taxes to spare spending cuts.
Why are there so few actual governor vetoes on legislation that is passed by both houses in the legislature?
a. The governor does not want to alienate his or her party members in the legislature. b. The threat of possible veto is enough for legislators to try to compromise on the governor's points to ensure a bill's passage. c. The governor depends on the support of the party to get reelected. d. The governor has his or her own agenda and is not as concerned with impending legislation.
Which of the following statements best describes the federal government’s supreme authority in the United States?
A. It is reserved to the states, or to the people. B. It is reserved solely for the national government. C. It is vested in the three branches of government. D. It is shared between the national and state governments. E. It is shared between Congress and the president.
Which measure would be used to describe how far a test score is from the average test score?
a) mean b) mode c) median d) standard deviation