When and why was the Texas state lottery created? Should the lottery be continued in its current form, including how lottery revenue is distributed? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1. Explain that the lottery was proposed by the state legislature in 1991 under pressure from Governor Ann Richards, and it was approved as a constitutional amendment by the voters later that year.
2. Explain that the lottery was created as a way to generate additional revenue, largely in response to shortcomings associated with the oil bust of the 1980s.
3. Explain that lottery revenue has not met projections and that it is nowhere near sufficient to fund schools.
4. State and defend a position regarding the lottery.
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a. George Washington c. Alexander Hamilton b. James Madison d. Thomas Jefferson
The Supreme Court has applied __________ to the states through selective incorporation
a. separation of powers – b. judicial review c. the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights d. the Bill of Rights
As discussed in Madison's Federalist No. 10, a(n) __________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Which of the following best describes an interest group?
A. Any association of individuals B. A group of people who want to gain control of the government C. An organization that actively attempts to influence government policy D. Any organization that requires members to pay dues E. An organization set up to support a particular candidate for public office