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Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Final Review (slot) & More fully solved graded A+ What are the difference between moralistic, individualistic, and traditionalistic political cultures? - correct answer Moralistic Culture - A political subculture that views government as a positive force, one that values the individual but functions to benefit the general public Individual Culture - A political subculture that views government as a practical institution that should further...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Exam 1 (Ch1-5) fully solved graded A+Texas mythology: - correct answer Traditional Texas' traditional mythology comes from: - correct answer -taming native Americans -motivation for independence from Mexico (rugged individualism) -wildcatting in oil industry -absence of radically motivated violence Texas' New Mythology: - correct answer -current conservative political culture -texas in transition Daniel Elazar's Classificatio...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Exam 2In the Texas legislature, the House has ______ members and the senate has ______ members. - correct answer 150-31 One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it - correct answer permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill. What is the function of the "local and consent" calendar? - correct answer It is for bills that are uncontroversial or limited to a localized problem. ...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Unit 2 Study Guide Texas Gov 2306Suppose one of the U.S. senators from the state of Texas suddenly resigns, leaving another year to be served of his or her term. How will the remainder of this person's term be filled? - correct answer Through a special election If a county decides to use a decentralized system for administering general elections, which person has the most responsibility? - correct answer The county clerk To win a general election in Texas, h...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 : Exam 1 correctly answered graded A+True or False: Texas is the most geographically diverse state in the country - correct answer true Conservatism - correct answer importance of tradition, individual rights, support of free markets Liberalism - correct answer individuals are empowered through a more active state, change is good, broader definition of civil rights What side does Texas fall on, liberal or conservative? - correct answe...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Exam 4When did public school education become a great concern to Texans? - correct answer It has been a longstanding issue for Texans, A point of contention under Mexico When did school attendance become compulsory? - correct answer Compulsory Attendance- 1915 What types of decisions are left to the State Board of Education? - correct answer Policy Decisions are left to the State Board of Education. (SBoE) 1. Recommends a budget to legi...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 Study guide 1Bicameral legislature - correct answer legislature composed of two chambers. An upper and lower chamber. Biennial Legislature - correct answer legislature that convenes every two years Bill of Rights - correct answer Texas bill of rights is in article 1 of the Texas constitution Categorical Grant - correct answer grants issued by U.S. congress which may only be spent for narrowly defined purposes Checks and Balances - ...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas Government 2306 well answered graded A+ draw the highest turnout in Texas. - correct answer Voter Turnout is a cause of low turnout in Texas. - correct answer Voter ID requirements in Texas A __________________ is a formal, written change or addition to the state's governing document. - correct answer Constitutional Amendment A situation in which individuals benefit from a publicly provided good or service without paying for it and actively support...

TEXAS GOVERNMENT 2306 - EXAM 1 (TEXAS GOVERNMENT 2306 - MISSING LAST PORTION OF CHAPTER 4) ALREADY GRADED A+