TX. government 2306
The phrase privatization of public property refers to the process that established - ANS-
property rules and regulations under which economic development would take place in
the state.
The domination of Texas politics by Republicans after the Civil War ended - ANS- with
the election of governor Richard Coke in 1873.
The second largest city in Texas today is - ANS- San Antonio.
Drilling and fracking led to a new boom era of oil and gas production in Texas that lasted
from 1973 through 2006. - ANS- False
Oil was the primary industry in Texas during the 1800s. - ANS- False
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed by which U.S. president?
- ANS- Bill Clinton
Previously-existing banking regulations and a diversified economy helped Texas escape
some of the worst effects of the Great Recession. - ANS- True
Many conservative Republicans have expressed which concern about the relatively
porous borders that come along with free trade and the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)? - ANS- Many undocumented workers are coming across the border
and overwhelming the state's social services.
The Texas Constitution creates two top appellate courts: one for civil cases and one for
criminal cases. - ANS- True
Historically, the economy of Fort Worth has been associated with which industry? - ANS-
cattle
In 1950, the Supreme Court case Sweatt v. Painter - ANS- guaranteed African Americans
admission to Texas's graduate and professional schools.
The Constitution of 1869 created - ANS- a strong governor's office.
All major statewide elected offices have been controlled by Republicans since 2000. -
ANS- False
The phrase privatization of public property refers to the process that established - ANS-
property rules and regulations under which economic development would take place in
the state.
The domination of Texas politics by Republicans after the Civil War ended - ANS- with
the election of governor Richard Coke in 1873.
The second largest city in Texas today is - ANS- San Antonio.
Drilling and fracking led to a new boom era of oil and gas production in Texas that lasted
from 1973 through 2006. - ANS- False
Oil was the primary industry in Texas during the 1800s. - ANS- False
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed by which U.S. president?
- ANS- Bill Clinton
Previously-existing banking regulations and a diversified economy helped Texas escape
some of the worst effects of the Great Recession. - ANS- True
Many conservative Republicans have expressed which concern about the relatively
porous borders that come along with free trade and the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)? - ANS- Many undocumented workers are coming across the border
and overwhelming the state's social services.
The Texas Constitution creates two top appellate courts: one for civil cases and one for
criminal cases. - ANS- True
Historically, the economy of Fort Worth has been associated with which industry? - ANS-
cattle
In 1950, the Supreme Court case Sweatt v. Painter - ANS- guaranteed African Americans
admission to Texas's graduate and professional schools.
The Constitution of 1869 created - ANS- a strong governor's office.
All major statewide elected offices have been controlled by Republicans since 2000. -
ANS- False
