Which of the following is a function of local government?

to provide police and fire protection

How did the growth of suburbs affect cities?

Middle-income left cities, hurting city businesses

What major goal did the Johnson Space Center achieve in 1969?

landing an American on the moon

Which provision of the constitutions of 1866 and 1869 affected the office of the governor?

The governor's power was increased.

How has being a border state influenced immigration to Texas?

Texas is likely to have more undocumented immigrants

How has Texas's entertainment industry changed in recent years?

expanded to include new video games and computer animation.

Why has the health care industry been a major source of job growth in Texas in recent years?

The population is aging and more people require home care.

What is the subject matter of many of the works of Texas painter Julian Onderdonk?

wildflowers, especially bluebonnets

Which of the following refers to civil laws under the functions of the judicial branch?

disagreements over property and money

What type of services do municipal governments in Texas typically provide for residents?

providing police and fire protection

Which is in the Bill of Rights under the Texas Constitution but not in the U.S. Constitution?

the rights of victims of crimes

What was the outcome of the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan?

The Taliban was forced out of power.

Why did American and Russian officials meet in Houston in 2002?

to discuss how to develop Russia's energy reserves

Why does the government of Texas take an active role in promoting technology companies?

to generate good-paying, in-state jobs for skilled workers

How is the Texas Bill of Rights similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights?

Both include freedoms of speech, press, and religion.

Which of the following factors led to growth in farm productivity in the postwar years?

the increased use of farm machinery

How did the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 affect Texas's oil industry?

It raised oil prices, boosting Texas's oil industry.

Why is free speech important for people in a democratic society?

citizens can have an open discussion of ideas without fear

What did President Dwight Eisenhower's Highway Act of 1956 do?

provided $25 billion to the states to build new highways.

How did the drop in world oil prices between 1985 and 2004 affect Texas's oil industry?

companies could not afford to expand in Texas.

What does the Texas do so the state will remain competitive in technology industries?

Texas provides grants to research and development groups.

What idea about property in the 1827 Texas constitution came from Spanish law?

A married couple jointly owned property

What made Dell Computers different from other computer manufacturers?

first company to allow orders by telephone

What was Texas's role in Operation Desert Storm?

Fort Hood was a major staging area

How did higher oil prices affect the oil industry in Texas?

Companies drilled more wells and increased production.

Why were tidelands an important issue for Texan voters in the 1952 presidential election?

Oil deposits had been discovered in some Texan tidelands.

Which of these are the responsibilities of the commissioners court in each county?

running the day-to-day business and finances

Which two organizations worked together in treating wounds and growing cells outside the body?

Johnson Space Center / Texas Medical Center

What is the significance of the date June 19, 1865?

date news of end of slavery arrived, t Juneteenth

Which two Texans are world renowned for their contributions to country music?

Willie Nelson and George Strait

How is the mayor-council form of municipal government structured?

mayor acts as the executive, council is the lawmaking body.

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1
Which of the following is a function of local government?
to provide police and fire protection
to amend the state constitution
to fund the state college system
to decide the civil cases that go to trial
2
How did the growth of suburbs affect cities?
Older adults go to suburbs, cities become centers of youth
Middle-income left cities, hurting city businesses
Young prof left cities, leading to fewer job oppurtunities
Low-income residents left cities for the suburbs,\
3
What major goal did the Johnson Space Center achieve in 1969?
launching an artificial satellite
orchestrating a space walk
launching America's first space shuttle mission
landing an American on the moon
4
Which provision of the constitutions of 1866 and 1869 affected the office of the governor?
The governor's power was increased.
Local taxes became the state's responsibility.
Officials had to be loyal to the Confederacy.
The governor's power was decreased.
5
What Texas poet's work focuses on nature and events that occurred in the Galveston Bay area?
Dean Young
Pat Mora
John Sjolander
Naomi Shihab Nye
6
How has being a border state influenced immigration to Texas?
Texas is likely to have more undocumented immigrants
Texas is likely to have more nonresident aliens
Texas is likely to have more citizens from U.S. territories
Texas is likely to have more resident aliens
7
Which principle omeans that the people have the right to choose what government they want?
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
Bill of Rights
separation of powers
8
If migration rates continue in Texas, which group of people will be the largest by 2050?
African Americans
whites who are not Hispanic
Hispanics
Asians
9
How has Texas's entertainment industry changed in recent years?
It has become focused on traditional forms of entertainment
It has become Texas's highest grossing industry.
expanded to include new video games and computer animation.
It has shrunk due to movie production companies
10
Why has the health care industry been a major source of job growth in Texas in recent years?
The population is aging and more people require home care.
higher number of Texans live ifar from medical facilities.
Texans are generally less healthy than ever before.
growing trend for unhealthy people to relocate to Texas.
11
What is the subject matter of many of the works of Texas painter Julian Onderdonk?
the Tejano way of life
wildflowers, especially bluebonnets
major events in Texas history
Native American life
12
Which of these was included in its constitution of 1836?
simple majority for amendments
Spanish laws
freedom of religion
right to vote for all men and women
13
Which of the following refers to civil laws under the functions of the judicial branch?
disagreements over property and money
serious crimes like murder, robbery, or arson
crimes against people and society
misdemeanors like traffic violations
14
What type of services do municipal governments in Texas typically provide for residents?
running elections and operating jails
making school district policies and hiring teachers
granting charters for home-rule and general-law cities
providing police and fire protection
15
Which is in the Bill of Rights under the Texas Constitution but not in the U.S. Constitution?
the right to assemble in public places
the right to bear arms
the right to freedoms of speech, press, and religion
the rights of victims of crimes
16
What was the outcome of the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan?
The Taliban was forced out of power.
U.S. negotiated arms control agreements with Afghanistan
The Taliban turned Osama Bin Laden over to the U.S.
U.S. soldiers captured Saddam Hussein.
17
What are Texas's two largest agricultural sectors?
poultry and corn
hogs and sugarcane
cattle and cotton
dairy and rice
18
What is an example of a Texas celebration of Mexican American history?
Czhilispeil
Diez y Seis de Septiembre
Easter Fires
Buccaneer Days
19
What is the Texas government's largest source of revenue?
federal taxpayers
fees from various licenses and permits
state sales tax
special taxes on fuel, tobacco products, and motor vehicles
20
What does freedom of the press help Texas citizens to do?
protects the rights of citizens accused of crime
make better informed decisions
stop information from being made public
provide information with government control
21
Why did American and Russian officials meet in Houston in 2002?
to discuss how to develop Russia's energy reserves
to discuss a more democratic government in Russia
to discuss how to shift Russia to a market economy
to discuss new political alliance between Russia and U.S.
22
Company is famous for producing, selling more than 25 million scientific calculators worldwide?
Texas Instruments
Dell Computers
Austin Technology
Ideal Power
23
Why does the government of Texas take an active role in promoting technology companies?
to generate good-paying, in-state jobs for skilled workers
help Texas catch up in technical education
to motivate more people to become entrepreneurs
to provide employment for immigrants who move to Texas
24
How is the Texas Bill of Rights similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights?
Both guarantee access to public beaches.
Both include freedoms of speech, press, and religion.
Both give government the right to imprison people for debt
Both guarantee the right to assemble in private places.
25
Who founded the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
James L. Farmer, Jr.
Lulu Belle Madison White
Lyndon B. Johnson
26
Which of the following factors led to growth in farm productivity in the postwar years?
the movement of cotton planting from West to East Texas
the decreased use of irrigation
the growing number of small family farms
the increased use of farm machinery
27
What innovation helped expand the amount of natural gas that could be taken from earth?
stem cell research
fracking
semiconductors
lasers
28
Which org helps startups in biological sciences, IT, wireless comm., and clean energy?
Texas Emerging Technology
Johnson Space Center
Brown Foundation Institute
Austin Technology Incubator
29
Which form of city government is discontinued in Texas?
council-manager form
commission form
charter form
mayor-council form
30
How did the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 affect Texas's oil industry?
It lowered oil prices, causing Texas's to suffer.
It lowered oil prices, boosting to Texas's oil industry.
It raised oil prices, causing Texas's to suffer.
It raised oil prices, boosting Texas's oil industry.
31
Easter Fires is a celebration of what ethnic group in Texas?
German
Cajun
Mexican American
Czech
32
Why is free speech important for people in a democratic society?
because it protects citizens accused of crimes
offers protection from unreasonable search and seizure
citizens can have an open discussion of ideas without fear
guarantees freedom of worship
33
Supreme Court ruling forced schools across the country to begin to integrate racially?
Smith v. Allwright
Sweatt v. Painter
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
34
What did President Dwight Eisenhower's Highway Act of 1956 do?
limit on the number of new highways that could be built.
provided $25 billion to the states to build new highways.
It presented a comprehensive route map of future highways.
It enacted speed limits and seatbelt laws
35
launched the world's first artificial satellite in 1957, spurring the U. S. space program?
the Soviet Union
China
the United Kingdom
North Korea
36
How did the drop in world oil prices between 1985 and 2004 affect Texas's oil industry?
companies could not afford to expand in Texas.
companies could sell oil at lower prices
Oil companies explored alternative sources of energy.
relied more on Texas oil instead of imports from abroad.
37
What does the Texas do so the state will remain competitive in technology industries?
Texas provides grants to research and development groups.
Texas offers incentives for highly-skilled immigrants
governments givee free services and advice to startups
high-tech companies have an exemption from corporate taxes
38
What idea about property in the 1827 Texas constitution came from Spanish law?
The concept of community property was abolished.
Only wives had a right to own property
Only husbands had a right to own property
A married couple jointly owned property
39
What made Dell Computers different from other computer manufacturers?
first to make in the United States
first company to allow orders by telephone
first computers could be easily used by ordinary people
were lighter, thinner, and cheaper than its competitors'
40
What was Texas's role in Operation Desert Storm?
Texas provided technological backup
Fort Hood was a major staging area
Vast Texas deserts were used for troop training
Texas provided the majority of the fuel f
41
How did higher oil prices affect the oil industry in Texas?
Exports of oil from Texas tripled.
Oil companies began exploring alternative forms of energy.
Companies drilled more wells and increased production.
Thousands of oil workers were laid off.
42
Why were tidelands an important issue for Texan voters in the 1952 presidential election?
Oil deposits had been discovered in some Texan tidelands.
The water level was rising, threatening towns aon coast.
Fishing was a vital source of income for coastal towns
pollution threatened animals living in the tidelands
43
Which of these are the responsibilities of the commissioners court in each county?
appointing the county sheriff and county attorney
running the day-to-day business and finances
writing the county charters
collecting property taxes
44
What factors significantly increased crop yields in Texas following World War II?
feed lots
farm machinery and irrigation
migrant workers from various countries
small farms and family farms
45
Which two organizations worked together in treating wounds and growing cells outside the body?
Johnson Space Center / Texas Medical Center
Texas Instruments / Texas Heart Institute
Dell Computers / Institute for Cancer Care Innovation
Austin Technology Incubator / Brown Foundation Institute
46
What is the significance of the date June 19, 1865?
date of the birth of Lyndon Baines Johnson,
date of the defeat of the Mexican Army at San Jacinto
date that the Texas Rose Festival was first celebrated
date news of end of slavery arrived, t Juneteenth
47
Which city hosted the HemisFair '68, onthe 250th anniversary of the city's founding?
San Antonio
Dallas
Austin
Houston
48
makes school policies, and maintains school buildings in Texas school districts?
an elected school board
he Texas Education Agency
the State Board of Education
a school board appointed by the state
49
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, what % of people live outside of metro areas in Texas?
44 percent
12 percent
88 percent
22 percent
50
Which two Texans are world renowned for their contributions to country music?
Willie Nelson and George Strait
William Humphrey and James Michener
Georgia O'Keefe and Luis Jiménez
Tommy Lee Jones and Matthew McConaughey
51
How is the mayor-council form of municipal government structured?
A hired manager is the executive, and council makes laws
mayor acts as the executive, council is the lawmaking body.
council makes city policy and hires a mayor t
An elected mayor hires council members t
52
What do Tea Party supporters cite as the source of their frustrations?
low taxes on corporations, and little focus on education
high taxes, government reg. of business, and spending
lack of states' rights, war in Iraq, the national deficit
separation between church and state, and affirmative action
53
Why is it important for citizens to vote?
so that they can become a resident alien
that they can make their wishes known to elected officials
so that they can run for public office
so that they can be better informed about their government
54
How are the basic rights of Texas citizens, such as freedom of speech and press, protected?
by guarantees from municipal governments
by the Bill of Rights under the Texas and U.S. constitutions
by gaining citizenship through residence requirements
by obeying the laws of the the community and state
55
The Rose Window of Mission San Jose is an example of what kind of art?
European influence in the visual arts
a pictograph inspired work
art inspired by the Texas landscape
art with a Texas history theme
56
Which group grew less than other groups of people in Texas?
African American
Asian American
Hispanic, Any Race
Non-Hispanic White
57
What is the reason for population growth of West Texas that was shown in the 2010 U.S. Census
increase in the under 18 age group
increased immigration from Mexico
increase in oil and gas drilling
increase in tourism
58
Which of the following is true concerning the Texas Bill of Rights?
It guarantees that no rights can be taken away.
It does not guarantee freedom of worship.
It does not guarantee rights of criminals.
It protects all U.S. citizens.
59
Why did James L. Farmer, Jr. organize the Freedom Rides?
to reunite African Americans with elatives in other states
to protest laws forcing African Americans to sit in back
to force the government to enforce the desegregation buses
challenge laws that discriminated against bus drivers
60
What was President Lyndon B. Johnson's plan of social and economic reforms called?
the New Deal
the Great Society
Medicare
Job Corps
61
Principle in Texas Const. refers to each branch of government having its own specific tasks?
limited government
individual rights
shared powers
separation of powers
62
What is the structure of the council-manager form of municipal government?
Council members and the manager are elected to make laws.
Elected council members work on the city budget.
Council members run the city and report to the manager.
Elected council members hire a manager to run the city.
63
Which branch of the Texas government functions to make laws?
legislative
constitution
executive
judicial
64
Why did many South Vietnamese refugees move to Texas?
less risk of discrimination
Many had relatives in Texas from 1800s immigration
The Texas offered them financial incentives
The climate and geography is similar to that of Vietnam
65
What immigrant group celebrates the New Year with the Tet Festival in Texas?
Vietnamese
Mexican American
Irish
Cajun
66
What is a business incubator?
a special kind of investment account for business owners
an area zoned for the purpose of industrial development
a building offering shared office spaces for startups
a program offering help to people starting new businesses
67
How did the 1960s civil rights laws affect diversity in the Texas state legislature by 2013?
Racial and ethnic discrimination increased.
Hispanics and African Amer. had greater voice in government.
The percentage of women in the legislature decreased.
Percentages of minorities in the legislature decreased.
68
According to the 2010 Census, what is the only state that has a greater population than Texas?
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
69
What part of the Texas Const. says that power is divided between US and state governments.
popular sovereignty
republicanism
limited government
federalism
70
What is naturalization for people not born in the United States?
permission to receive a visa
the process of being sent back to home country
the path to U.S. citizenship
the right to travel with a U.S. passport
71
Why did many Texans come to oppose labor unions during the Cold War?
Some labor leaders were accused of having Communist ties.
unions gave money to defense , which Texans opposed.
Many people believed labor unions bullied people
They believed labor unions supported the United Nations.
72
Which Texas author's book was used as a textbook for children in Texas schools?
Anna Pennybacker
William Prescott Webb
Roy Bedichek
Henderson Yoakum
73
Which of the following does freedom of speech guarantee to U.S. citizens?
guaranteed rights if people are a victim of a crime.
No religious test in order to hold public office.
People can speak their mind without fear of the government.
People can get news media without government control.
74
What was the relationship between Lyndon B. Johnson and the civil rights movement?
He pushed for the re-segregation of schools.
He did not want to anger his conservative voter base.
He largely ignored the movement
He worked hard for passage of civil rights legislation
75
In what part of Texas did the U.S. Census of 2010 show the fastest growth rate?
High Plains
Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area
along the U.S.-Mexican border
West Texas
76
What is Kay Granger best known for?
first Latina woman elected to the Texas state Senate
first African American woman elected to the U.S. House
first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House
first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas
77
Why did President George H. W. Bush work with the new leaders of Russia after the Cold War?
help them shift to democratic gov and a market economy
help negotiate arms control agreements with China and Iraq
to help them launch an attack against Kuwait
help manage relationships with new countries that emerged
78
Why are alternative energy sources promoted by environmentalists?
They cost less money than traditional sources of energy.
Can generate energy from alternative sources independently
Alternative energy creates more jobs t
tend to cause less pollution than t oil, gas, or coal.
79
Before the Civil War, professional actors from New Orleans traveled to perform in ?
Galveston
Houston
Dallas
Wichita Falls
80
How was Austin native John Henry Faulk affected by the Red Scare?
He was found guilty of revealing American secrets to Cuba.
He was convicted of espionage.
He lost his job due to accusations that he was a Communist.
He was drafted to fight in the Korean War.
81
How does the State Board of Education govern the public education system?
It oversees the state curriculum and chooses textbooks.
It hires teachers.
It carries out policies of the Texas Education Agency.
It oversees the development of federal curriculum.
82
In research on healing damaged hearts, the Texas Heart Institute used which of the following?
laser surgery
robots
stem cells
human genomes
83
What is the single largest source of funding for public schools?
Available School Fund
Permanent School Fund
property taxes based on the value of real estate
the federal government
84
What from Spain was included in Mexican constitution to ensure that widows could own home
reserved powers
Bill of Rights
community property
shared powers
85
What is significant about the Institute for Cancer Care Innovation in Houston?
first facility to use laser surgery to treat cancer.
It is the largest medical complex in the world.
main facility study the use of stem cells to treat cancer.
first to use a multidisciplinary approach to treat cancer.
86
What amendment approved in 1972 granted Texas women the same rights as men?
Texas Equal Rights Amendment
Texas Women's Rights Amendment
Texas Fair Rights Amendment
Texas Civil Rights Amendment
87
2Who did the U.S. government believe planned the September 11, 2001, attacks?
insurgents
Osama Bin Laden
the Iraq government
Saddam Hussein
88
By 1950, where did most Texans live?
along the Gulf Coast
in rural areas
in cities
in small towns
89
How does the state Senate act as a check on the powers of the executive branch?
by approving the governor's yearly budget
by confirming the governor appoint. to boards
by impeaching the legislative and judicial branches
by vetoing new bills before they become law.
90
What name refers to the era in Texas history that lasted from 1945 to 1980?
Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads
Civil Rights and Conservatism
Age of Oil
Texas in the Great Depression and World War II
91
What was the dispute between the U. S. and the SUSSR in the period following WWII called?
the Russo-American war
the Cold War
the War on Communism
the Red Scare
92
What major event inspired the negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA
the formation of the European Union
economic forecasts by the World Bank
the 1992 presidential election
Operation Desert Storm
93
What invention by Jack Kilby led to personal computers, digital watches, and ther devices?
vacuum tube
transitor
integrated silicon circuit
artificial satellite
94
Why was Felix Longoria significant to the Mexican American civil rights movement?
He was hispanic teenager, fought to attend a white school.
first hispanic to be elected to public office in Texas.
was hispanic farm worker who protested unsafe conditions.
Hispanic vet denied funeral services by white officials.
95
What is the purpose of the Texas Emerging Technology Fund?
promote science and technology education in Texas's schools
promote innovation and development of uses for research
provide business services and advice to technology startups
provide scholarships to minorities to pursue high-tech
96
In what era of Texas history were European artistic influences introduced in Texas?
during the Republic of Texas
after statehood
prehistoric times
colonial period
97
How did Texas's population change from 1950 to 1980?
It decreased slightly.
It almost doubled.
It grew, but only slightly.
It became more rural.
98
25. In what field of the arts has Horton Foote contributed to Texas culture?
poetry
visual arts
theater
music
99
Why did the Texas Constitution of 1866 increase the power of the governor?
to have less funding for state education
to reflect the views of the Republican Party
to gain a stronger legislature
to help Democrats gain power
100
Name of the government effort President Lyndon B. Johnson to improve living conditions?
"war on Communism"
"war on poverty"
"war on terrorism"
"war on desegregation"

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