,TESTBANK for Texas Politics Today, 19th Edition
Mark P. Jones
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Chapter 1 - Texas Political Culture and Diversity
1. What has gradually eroded the dominance of the traditional political culture in Texas?
a. Urbanization
b. Spanish conquest and settlement
c. Catholicism
d. The Texas Revolution
e. Ranchero culture
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Urbanization, along with migration and ethnic/racial
diversification, has gradually eroded the dominance of the
traditional southern Anglo culture over time. Political culture
includes the political values and beliefs of a people. During the
last four decades, Texas has become one of the most diverse
and urbanized states, with two-thirds of the population residing
in one of four major metropolitan regions.
b.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6.6.1 - Define political culture
8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/27/2021 3:17 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/27/2021 3:18 PM
2. Which of the following factors do political scientists believe generally has the strongest influence on an
individual’s political perspectives?
a. The ideology of one’s parents
b. The ideology of one’s college professors
c. The ideology of one’s teammates
d. One’s profession or occupation
e. The amount of time one spends watching the news
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Political scientists generally believe the ideology of
one’s parents has the strongest influence on an individual’s
political perspectives. Political socialization is the process by
which individuals learn about and develop their political ideas.
While many factors influence this process, such as media
consumption, religion, and education, political scientists agree
that family contributes the most to political ideology formation.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6.5.2 - Identify the primary agents of political socialization in Texas.
7 - Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 12:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 4:50 PM
3. What best describes Texas's dominant political culture today?
a. Texans believe the best government is a limited government.
b. Texans believe the best government is an active liberal government.
c. Texans believe the best government promotes nontraditional values.
d. Texans believe the best government embraces social change.
e. Texans believe the best government encourages economic equality.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The dominant political culture in Texas today is that
Texans believe the best government is limited government.
The state embodies both the individualistic and traditionalistic
political cultures, which contribute to the widespread sentiment
in Texas that limited government will better serve Texas.
b.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.6.5 - Compare moralistic, individualistic and traditionalistic political
cultures in Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 5:06 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 5:08 PM
4. A conservative in Texas would most strongly support which of the following?
a. Legislation to increase taxes for more social programs
b. Legislation to limit free-market capitalism
c. Legislation to limit access to abortion
d. Legislation to increase business regulations
e. Legislation to increase funding for public works projects
ANSWER: c
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FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Correct. The conservative political ideology aligns with
legislation to limit access to abortion because conservatives
generally support increased government involvement in the
private or social lives of citizens.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.6.6 - Explain how political culture influences policy in Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:10 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:21 AM
5. Which of the following political ideologies supports a limited role for government in the area business
regulation?
a. Liberal
b. Conservative
c. Moderate
d. Progressive
e. Fiscal
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. Correct. The conservative political ideology supports a limited
role for government in the area of business regulation.
Conservatives also support a limited role for taxation and
economic regulation but an increased role for governing social
issues such as abortion.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political
parties in Texas.
TX.COH.LO.4.3.1 - Define political parties
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DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:17 AM
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Chapter 1 - Texas Political Culture and Diversity
6. Which of the following political ideologies most actively advocates for tolerance of social change and
efforts to increase diversity?
a. Conservative
b. Liberal
c. Moderate
d. Libertarian
e. Social conservative
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. The liberal political ideology most actively advocates for
tolerance of social change and efforts to increase diversity.
Liberal Texans are a distinct minority in the state. Liberal
Texans support using government to improve the welfare of
individuals and actively support the expansion of civil rights.
Liberals tend to support regulating capitalism when a perceived
lack of regulation compromises the common good.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political
parties in Texas.
4.3.1 - Define <i>political parties</i>.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:18 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:20 AM
7. Which of the following best explains why Texas is generally a politically conservative state?
a. Texas has historical connections to the American South and traditionally supports economic
individualism.
b. In Texas, women tend to be more conservative than men, unlike in the rest of the nation.
c. Approximately 10 percent of the state's citizens live in rural settings, a proportion that is
larger than in most other states.
d. More and more Texans are moving to urban areas such as Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
e. Population-wise, Texas is getting younger as a result of immigration.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Texas has historical connections to the American
South and traditionally supports economic individualism, which
explains why Texas is generally a politically conservative state.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Complex
Bloom's: Analyze/Evaluate
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political
parties in Texas.
4.3.3 - Describe the evolution of the political party system in Texas.
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of
information.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:21 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:25 AM
8. Which of the following best explains the historical opposition to significant government involvement in
the economy in Texas?
a. Texas has a strong transportation infrastructure.
b. Most Texas businesses are dependent upon government subsidies and tax breaks.
c. Many believe that social class inequality is not a problem.
d. There is a strong belief in the relationship between individual effort and economic success.
e. The economy in Texas is predominately agricultural.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c.
d. Correct. The individualistic political culture, which supports a
strong belief in the relationship between individual effort and
economic success, best explains historical opposition to
significant government involvement in the economy in Texas.
Texans generally support economic individualism and free-
market capitalism and value profit as a healthy incentive to
promote economic investment and individual effort.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Complex
Bloom's: Analyze/Evaluate
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.6.3 - Describe the individualistic political culture in Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:25 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:27 AM
9. Which of the following is facilitating a more moderate Texas political culture?
a. The growth in power of the Republican Party
b. An economic boom in Texas commerce
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c. The political activism of Texas millennials
d. The growth of the agriculture industry
e. A decrease in the immigrant population
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Correct. The political activism of Texas millennials facilitates a more moderate
political culture. Millennials and Generation Z tend to be more liberal than prev
generations, which balances the traditionally conservative state.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4.3.3 - Describe the evolution of the political party system in Texas.
8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:27 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 2:10 PM
10. Which of the following groups would be most likely to vote for the Democratic Party?
a. Anglo men
b. Men from the Silent Generation
c. An average Texan
d. Latina women
e. Men and women who live in a rural county
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c.
d. Correct. Latina women would be most likely to vote for the
Democratic Party. Women are more likely to identify as
Democrats than men, and Latinos are more likely to identify as
Democrats. Profound ethnic/racial partisan identification gaps
exist; specifically, 51 percent of Latinos identify as Democrats
and 38 percent identify as Republicans.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5.4.5 - Describe current trends regarding voter turnout in Texas.
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7 - Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of
information.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 2:11 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 2:14 PM
11. Which of the following policies would be likely to receive the most support among Texas liberals?
a. A ban on the use of medicinal marijuana
b. An expansion of public services for low-income families
c. Adoption of additional laws to restrict abortion
d. Strict enforcement of penalties for convicted criminals
e. Tax cuts for businesses
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. Correct. Liberals in Texas would be most likely to support an
expansion of public services for low-income families. Liberals
tend to believe that the state government can benefit the
population as a whole.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.8.5 - Describe the general trends in social policy in Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 2:15 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 2:17 PM
12. Which of the following groups is most likely to support a liberal policy?
a. A group of employees who lost their jobs because of forces outside of their control
b. A group of business owners who benefit from state tax breaks and make huge profits
c. Devout Christians who prioritize ending abortion more than any other policy goal
d. West Texas ranchers who are proud of their success without any government help
e. Mothers who fear that the growing acceptance of drug culture puts their families in danger
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. A group of employees who lost their jobs because of
forces outside of their control is most likely to adopt a liberal
political ideology. A liberal political ideology is marked by
advocacy for the government to improve the welfare of
individuals.
b.
c.
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d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political
parties in Texas.
4.3.1 - Define <i>political parties</i>.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 2:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 2:29 PM
13. Which of the following factors contributes to the cultural similarity between East Texas and West
Texas?
a. Proximity to urban areas
b. Agricultural industry
c. Fundamentalist Protestantism
d. Large Latino population
e. Generally Democratic politics
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Correct. Fundamentalist Protestantism contributes to the
cultural similarity between East Texas and West Texas.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Texas’s Cultural Regions
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.4.2 - Compare the different geographic regions and their impact
on Texas politics.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 2:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 5:14 PM
14. Which of the following factors has contributed most significantly to political and social change in the
Gulf Coast region?
a. The rise of the petrochemical industry
b. Immigration from Mexico and Central America
c. The expansion of major ranches
d. The rapid growth of higher education institutions
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Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many
new editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
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Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 - Texas Political Culture and Diversity
1. What has gradually eroded the dominance of the traditional political culture in Texas?
a. Urbanization
b. Spanish conquest and settlement
c. Catholicism
d. The Texas Revolution
e. Ranchero culture
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Urbanization, along with migration and ethnic/racial
diversification, has gradually eroded the dominance of the
traditional southern Anglo culture over time. Political culture
includes the political values and beliefs of a people. During the
last four decades, Texas has become one of the most diverse
and urbanized states, with two-thirds of the population residing
in one of four major metropolitan regions.
b.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6.6.1 - Define political culture
8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/27/2021 3:17 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/27/2021 3:18 PM
2. Which of the following factors do political scientists believe generally has the strongest influence on an
individual’s political perspectives?
a. The ideology of one’s parents
b. The ideology of one’s college professors
c. The ideology of one’s teammates
d. One’s profession or occupation
e. The amount of time one spends watching the news
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Political scientists generally believe the ideology of
one’s parents has the strongest influence on an individual’s
political perspectives. Political socialization is the process by
which individuals learn about and develop their political ideas.
While many factors influence this process, such as media
consumption, religion, and education, political scientists agree
that family contributes the most to political ideology formation.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6.5.2 - Identify the primary agents of political socialization in Texas.
7 - Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 12:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 4:50 PM
3. What best describes Texas's dominant political culture today?
a. Texans believe the best government is a limited government.
b. Texans believe the best government is an active liberal government.
c. Texans believe the best government promotes nontraditional values.
d. Texans believe the best government embraces social change.
e. Texans believe the best government encourages economic equality.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The dominant political culture in Texas today is that
Texans believe the best government is limited government.
The state embodies both the individualistic and traditionalistic
political cultures, which contribute to the widespread sentiment
in Texas that limited government will better serve Texas.
b.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.6.5 - Compare moralistic, individualistic and traditionalistic political
cultures in Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 5:06 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 5:08 PM
4. A conservative in Texas would most strongly support which of the following?
a. Legislation to increase taxes for more social programs
b. Legislation to limit free-market capitalism
c. Legislation to limit access to abortion
d. Legislation to increase business regulations
e. Legislation to increase funding for public works projects
ANSWER: c
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FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Correct. The conservative political ideology aligns with
legislation to limit access to abortion because conservatives
generally support increased government involvement in the
private or social lives of citizens.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.6.6 - Explain how political culture influences policy in Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:10 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:21 AM
5. Which of the following political ideologies supports a limited role for government in the area business
regulation?
a. Liberal
b. Conservative
c. Moderate
d. Progressive
e. Fiscal
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. Correct. The conservative political ideology supports a limited
role for government in the area of business regulation.
Conservatives also support a limited role for taxation and
economic regulation but an increased role for governing social
issues such as abortion.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political
parties in Texas.
TX.COH.LO.4.3.1 - Define political parties
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:17 AM
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Chapter 1 - Texas Political Culture and Diversity
6. Which of the following political ideologies most actively advocates for tolerance of social change and
efforts to increase diversity?
a. Conservative
b. Liberal
c. Moderate
d. Libertarian
e. Social conservative
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. The liberal political ideology most actively advocates for
tolerance of social change and efforts to increase diversity.
Liberal Texans are a distinct minority in the state. Liberal
Texans support using government to improve the welfare of
individuals and actively support the expansion of civil rights.
Liberals tend to support regulating capitalism when a perceived
lack of regulation compromises the common good.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political
parties in Texas.
4.3.1 - Define <i>political parties</i>.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:18 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:20 AM
7. Which of the following best explains why Texas is generally a politically conservative state?
a. Texas has historical connections to the American South and traditionally supports economic
individualism.
b. In Texas, women tend to be more conservative than men, unlike in the rest of the nation.
c. Approximately 10 percent of the state's citizens live in rural settings, a proportion that is
larger than in most other states.
d. More and more Texans are moving to urban areas such as Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
e. Population-wise, Texas is getting younger as a result of immigration.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Texas has historical connections to the American
South and traditionally supports economic individualism, which
explains why Texas is generally a politically conservative state.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Complex
Bloom's: Analyze/Evaluate
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political
parties in Texas.
4.3.3 - Describe the evolution of the political party system in Texas.
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of
information.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:21 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:25 AM
8. Which of the following best explains the historical opposition to significant government involvement in
the economy in Texas?
a. Texas has a strong transportation infrastructure.
b. Most Texas businesses are dependent upon government subsidies and tax breaks.
c. Many believe that social class inequality is not a problem.
d. There is a strong belief in the relationship between individual effort and economic success.
e. The economy in Texas is predominately agricultural.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c.
d. Correct. The individualistic political culture, which supports a
strong belief in the relationship between individual effort and
economic success, best explains historical opposition to
significant government involvement in the economy in Texas.
Texans generally support economic individualism and free-
market capitalism and value profit as a healthy incentive to
promote economic investment and individual effort.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Complex
Bloom's: Analyze/Evaluate
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.6.3 - Describe the individualistic political culture in Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:25 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 1:27 AM
9. Which of the following is facilitating a more moderate Texas political culture?
a. The growth in power of the Republican Party
b. An economic boom in Texas commerce
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c. The political activism of Texas millennials
d. The growth of the agriculture industry
e. A decrease in the immigrant population
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Correct. The political activism of Texas millennials facilitates a more moderate
political culture. Millennials and Generation Z tend to be more liberal than prev
generations, which balances the traditionally conservative state.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 4.3.3 - Describe the evolution of the political party system in Texas.
8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 1:27 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 2:10 PM
10. Which of the following groups would be most likely to vote for the Democratic Party?
a. Anglo men
b. Men from the Silent Generation
c. An average Texan
d. Latina women
e. Men and women who live in a rural county
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c.
d. Correct. Latina women would be most likely to vote for the
Democratic Party. Women are more likely to identify as
Democrats than men, and Latinos are more likely to identify as
Democrats. Profound ethnic/racial partisan identification gaps
exist; specifically, 51 percent of Latinos identify as Democrats
and 38 percent identify as Republicans.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5.4.5 - Describe current trends regarding voter turnout in Texas.
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7 - Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TX - Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - Creative thinking,
innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of
information.
DATE CREATED: 6/28/2021 2:11 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/28/2021 2:14 PM
11. Which of the following policies would be likely to receive the most support among Texas liberals?
a. A ban on the use of medicinal marijuana
b. An expansion of public services for low-income families
c. Adoption of additional laws to restrict abortion
d. Strict enforcement of penalties for convicted criminals
e. Tax cuts for businesses
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. Correct. Liberals in Texas would be most likely to support an
expansion of public services for low-income families. Liberals
tend to believe that the state government can benefit the
population as a whole.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.8.5 - Describe the general trends in social policy in Texas.
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12. Which of the following groups is most likely to support a liberal policy?
a. A group of employees who lost their jobs because of forces outside of their control
b. A group of business owners who benefit from state tax breaks and make huge profits
c. Devout Christians who prioritize ending abortion more than any other policy goal
d. West Texas ranchers who are proud of their success without any government help
e. Mothers who fear that the growing acceptance of drug culture puts their families in danger
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. A group of employees who lost their jobs because of
forces outside of their control is most likely to adopt a liberal
political ideology. A liberal political ideology is marked by
advocacy for the government to improve the welfare of
individuals.
b.
c.
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d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political
parties in Texas.
4.3.1 - Define <i>political parties</i>.
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13. Which of the following factors contributes to the cultural similarity between East Texas and West
Texas?
a. Proximity to urban areas
b. Agricultural industry
c. Fundamentalist Protestantism
d. Large Latino population
e. Generally Democratic politics
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Correct. Fundamentalist Protestantism contributes to the
cultural similarity between East Texas and West Texas.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom's: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Texas’s Cultural Regions
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
6.4.2 - Compare the different geographic regions and their impact
on Texas politics.
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14. Which of the following factors has contributed most significantly to political and social change in the
Gulf Coast region?
a. The rise of the petrochemical industry
b. Immigration from Mexico and Central America
c. The expansion of major ranches
d. The rapid growth of higher education institutions
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