The influence of the frontier continues in Texas political culture today with ______.
a. a preference for little gun control
b. a rehabilitative justice system
c. a preference for big government
d. less harsh criminal sentences
a. a preference for little gun control
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Compare dual and cooperative federalism, being sure to use examples from U.S. political history to highlight their differences.
What will be an ideal response?
Reagan's "television presidency," the use of slogans, fast fix clichés, and labels easily recognized by millions of voters are all examples of
a. investigative journalism. c. yellow journalism. b. blame game politics. d. politics of symbolism.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The Constitution requires House members to be property holders. 2. While the Constitution did not prohibit women from holding office, most of the states did. 3. The Congressional power of impeachment applies only to the president of the United States. 4. In 2011, the House of Representatives was unable to institute a ban on earmarks. 5. Among legislative bodies in the world’s democracies, the U.S. Congress is the least active and independent in terms of its ability to make national policy.
Which of the following best describes how the legislature has approached the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in recent years?
A) It has sought to dramatically expand the authority of the commission to regulate air pollution. B) It has worked to protect the environment by keeping oil and gas production at a minimum. C) It has allowed the commission to regulate the rates utility companies in Texas charge for generating and selling power in the state. D) It has frequently attempted to scale back environmental regulations. E) It has frequently increased the income tax rate in order to protect the environment.