A policy debate is a useful tool when:
a. All research on an issue draws the same conclusions.
b. Research on an issue may contain errors.
c. No cultural bias is found in research.
d. Research has taken place over a long period of time.
ANS: B
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a. They tend to follow it. b. They tend to ignore it. c. They tend?to try to move it toward their views. d. They tend to criticize the public.
According to the authors of the textbook, under what circumstances will Texas adopt an income tax?
A) When the proportion of retired Texans increases by at least 30 percent B) When the business community decides that an income tax is necessary for the state's economic survival C) When the voters are tired of paying property taxes D) When there is a Democrat in the governor's office, a Democratic lieutenant governor, and a Democratic Speaker of the Texas House E) When there is a confluence of all of the factors listed above
The constitution adopted in 1876 included provisions to do all of the following except
a. set the salaries of elected officials in the constitution. b. establish a state debt ceiling. c. limit the governor's term to two years. d. hold annual regular legislative sessions. e. limit the number of executive appointments the governor may make.
The history of ______ in areas as diverse as energy policy, economic stimulus measures, health-care reform, and taxes and spending reflects the inability of policy makers to resolve some of these deep conflict.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).