How were executions in TX performed after 1923 until 1964?

administered by the state, by electrocution

All federal money, including Medicaid, comes to states from the Federal Govt

with rules the state must follow to keep $

As chairman of TX SCOPE committee on K-12 public education, Perot showed contempt towards __ because ___.

athletic programs; students who were failing academically still played

The pay-as-you-go system in TX...

requires TX to have bonds if it needs to borrow money, requires the state to only spend the money it has, bans deficit financing

When the legislature faced a shortfall in 2003, it...

deregulated cost of tuition, cut funding to higher education

The General Revenue Fund in TX...

can be used for any legal purpose, has a small amount of dedicated money in it, has mostly non-dedicated money in it

Which items receive 2/3's of the state's expenditures (tax money)?

health, human services, education

Dropout rates in Texas tend to be highest for

Latino students, all students from low socio-economic (i.e. poor) backgrounds, African American students

The General Revenue - Dedicated fund in TX...

can only be used for specific projects, has the most money in it, can be found in the General Revenue Dedicated Funds

TX passed its current hate crimes law in ___ as a result of ___.

2001; dragging death of James Byrd

How are members of the State Board of Education (SBOE) selected?

elected from single member districts

Regarding clemency, the Governor can ...

reduce a sentence w/ recommendation from board of pardons, grant pardon w/ recommendation from board of pardons, solely grant a 30 day reprieve

What is the role of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board?

provide direction for all public universities & colleges

You are eligible for the death penalty if you...

murder someone while committing a felony, murder a cop, firefighter or prison employee on duty, murder a victim under 10 years of age

Reforms to decrease incarceration in TX regarding low level drug offenders include...

easing parole criteria for non-violent offenders, creating specialty drug courts, in-prison treatment options

Which of the following are sources of revenue for TX?

sales tax, gas tax, franchise/business tax

What do policy makers take into account when passing laws...

state budget, public opinion, federal law/court rulings

Which items receive 14% of the state's expenditures?

regulation, buisness, economic devolpment

In order to be found liable in a civil case, how many jurors must rule against the defendant?

5 out of 6 in local court, 10 out of 12 in state court

Plessy v. Fergusson...

allowed states to pass laws that required segregation, was overturned by Brown v. Board of Education

Many low level drug offenders are also dealing with ___ which prisons aren't able to deal with

mental illness, homelessness, poverty

The US report, "A Nation at Risk (1983)" was important because it...

said national test scores were declining, led TX to create SCOPE & investigate its education issues, said functional illiteracy was increasing nationally

What are some of the SBOE's most significant powers?

approve textbooks that can be used in public schools, approve state curriculum, manage investment of Permanent School Fund

Instead of incarceration, treatment for drug addicts...

is much lower in costs, gives them a chance to become healthy, gives them an opportunity to become productive & contribute

Major challenges facing education policy in Texas include

high percentage of students who are not proficient in English Language, economically disadvantaged students increasing, minority students are increasing

The TEA administers the states education. Some of its most significant powers are..

development of state curriculum, accrediting schools, distributes state and federal funds, administers testing for elementary & secondary schools

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1
The use of the death penalty is decreasing in US but increasing in TX
False
True
2
How were executions in TX performed after 1923 until 1964?
by hanging
administered by the state
administered by the county
by electrocution
3
All federal money, including Medicaid, comes to states from the Federal Govt
when the states like the President
that is not significant to the budget
thant can be used however the state wants to spend it
with rules the state must follow to keep $
4
As chairman of TX SCOPE committee on K-12 public education, Perot showed contempt towards __ because ___.
standardized testing; students appeared to lose critical thinking abilities
athletic programs; students who were failing academically still played
low teacher salaries; high salaries for athletic coaches
cost of education per student; as TX spent more student progress declined
5
The pay-as-you-go system in TX...
requires TX to have bonds if it needs to borrow money
means TX pays for things as they arise w/ no budget planning
requires the state to only spend the money it has
bans deficit financing
6
When the legislature faced a shortfall in 2003, it...
increased regulation on cost of tuition
deregulated cost of tuition
cut funding to colleges but increased the # of scholarships
cut funding to higher education
7
The General Revenue Fund in TX...
can be used for any legal purpose
has a small amount of dedicated money in it
can only be used for specific projects
has mostly non-dedicated money in it
8
Which items receive 2/3's of the state's expenditures (tax money)?
regulation
health
human services
education
9
To which court do you first go to settle a person's estate after they die?
Municipal Courts
Probate Court
County Courts
District Court
10
These schools take state public money but have different TEA accountability standards than other public schools
public schools
charter schools
online schools
private schools
11
During the 20th century (i.e. 1900's) the ____ political party controlled Texas
Libertarian
Socialist
Republican
Democratic
12
The Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals have ___ judges each.
6
9
3
1
13
Texas had ceased executions before the temporary ban from the US Supreme Court
False
True
14
Dropout rates in Texas tend to be highest for
Latino students
white students
all students from low socio-economic (i.e. poor) backgrounds
African American students
15
In TX, what is the average time spent waiting on death row?
16 years
11 years
5 years
25 years
16
The single largest source of revenue collected by the TX is...
sales tax
from gambling
sin tax
franchise/business tax
17
The General Revenue - Dedicated fund in TX...
can only be used for specific projects
has the most money in it
can be used for any legal purpose
can be found in the General Revenue Dedicated Funds
18
How long are the terms for judges on state courts with appellate jurisdiction?
4 years staggered
6 years staggered
4 years
6 years
19
What does it mean for TX to have a "bifurcated court system"?
TX has 2 levels of courts (criminal and civil)
TX has 2 courts of last resort
There are federal and state courts (2 levels)
TX has 2 levels of appellate jurisdiction
20
TX passed its current hate crimes law in ___ as a result of ___.
1995; the election of George Bush as Governor
2012; increase in hate crimes throughout the state
1968; the assassination of MLK
2001; dragging death of James Byrd
21
Which jury determines guilt?
people's juriy
grand jury
petit jury
state jury
22
How are members of the State Board of Education (SBOE) selected?
appointed by Legislature
elected from single member districts
elected at-large
appointed by Governor
23
The TX Legislature funds a commission to examine why wrongful convictions happen.
False
True
24
Texas has a progressive tax structure which is generally considered to be good for poor people.
True
False
25
Regarding clemency, the Governor can ...
reduce a sentence w/ recommendation from board of pardons
grant pardon w/ recommendation from board of pardons
pardon & reduce sentences on his own solely authority
solely grant a 30 day reprieve
26
What is the role of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board?
regulate ALL of higher education (public & private)
provide direction for ALL of higher ed (public & private)
regulate all public universities & colleges
provide direction for all public universities & colleges
27
You are eligible for the death penalty if you...
murder someone while committing a felony
murder a cop, firefighter or prison employee on duty
violently rape someone of any age
murder a victim under 10 years of age
28
Reforms to decrease incarceration in TX regarding low level drug offenders include...
easing parole criteria for non-violent offenders
creating specialty drug courts
create harsher punishments to deter people from using drugs
in-prison treatment options
29
if "an efficient system of free public schools" included school financing was the question in this TX Supreme Court case
Mendez v. Westminster
Edgewood v. Kirby
San Antonio ISD v. Rodriguez
Hernandez v. Texas
30
Which of the following state courts have original jurisdiction?
District Courts
Texas Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Appeals
31
Which of the following are sources of revenue for TX?
sales tax
income tax
gas tax
franchise/business tax
32
The reason TX has wrongful convictions is because by law prosecutors must convict for a crime.
True
False
33
What do policy makers take into account when passing laws...
state budget
public opinion
various local ordinances
federal law/court rulings
34
Which items receive 14% of the state's expenditures?
regulation
buisness
facilities
economic devolpment
35
In order to be found liable in a civil case, how many jurors must rule against the defendant?
it must be a unanimous verdict
51% of jurors must agree in state or local court
5 out of 6 in local court
10 out of 12 in state court
36
Approximately how many Texans are uninsured?
15%
5%
10%
25%
37
Which of the following groups comprise the majority of TX students?
Asian American
Latinos
African Americans
whites
38
Plessy v. Fergusson...
overturned Edgewood v. Kirby
desegregated public schools
allowed states to pass laws that required segregation
was overturned by Brown v. Board of Education
39
From 2004-2012, _ criminal cases had prosecutors who committed misconduct to obtain a conviction
91
48
86
23
40
The State Board of Education was created, in 1949,
under the Gilmer-Aiken Law
by the Rick Perry Education Reform Act of 2005
after Edgewood v. Kirby
because of & SCOPE recommendation of Ross Perot
41
One of the 1st districts in the US to comply with Brown v. Board of Education and integrate was
San Antonio ISD
Houston ISD
Mansfield ISD
Austin ISD
42
With the exception of Municipal Court Judges, all TX judges become judge through...
Legislative Appointment
Gubernatorial Appointment
Non-partisan Election
Partisan Election
43
Many low level drug offenders are also dealing with ___ which prisons aren't able to deal with
mental illness
homelessness
poverty
stalkers
44
With the exceptions of ___ cases, all appeals go to the court of appeals before the CoLR
Fraud Cases
Murder Cases
Death Penalty
Theft Cases
45
The US report, "A Nation at Risk (1983)" was important because it...
said national test scores were declining
said TX was a national leader in education at that time
led TX to create SCOPE & investigate its education issues
said functional illiteracy was increasing nationally
46
What are some of the SBOE's most significant powers?
approve textbooks that can be used in public schools
approve new charter schools
approve state curriculum
manage investment of Permanent School Fund
47
Which Supreme Court case temporarily ended executions nationwide?
Furman v. Georgia
Gregg v. Georgina
White v. Texas
Chicago v. McDonald
48
Instead of incarceration, treatment for drug addicts...
is much lower in costs
gives them a chance to become healthy
gives them an opportunity to become productive & contribute
is much higher in costs
49
Major challenges facing education policy in Texas include
high percentage of students who are not proficient in English Language
less involvement from the federal government
economically disadvantaged students increasing
minority students are increasing
50
The TEA administers the states education. Some of its most significant powers are..
development of state curriculum
accrediting schools
distributes state and federal funds
administers testing for elementary & secondary schools
51
Texas has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country.
True
False
52
To meet the long term water needs of TX, the water development board has recommended
restricting water used in irrigation
a focus on conserving water
expanding & developing surface water
increase research in desalinizing water from the Gulf
53
According to TX Constitution, TX public school must...
be equitably funded
be free
prepare all students for college
be efficient
54
From 1982-2014, TX executed ____ people.
518
408
312
120
55
The rainy day fund in TX...
can only be used for emergency purposes
can be used for any legal purpose
is legally known as the "Economic Stabilization Fund"
can only be used for specific projects
56
Precints must be equal in population because
they elect commissioners from at-large districts
of a US Supreme Court Case that requires it
of an ammendment to the Texas Constitution
they elect commissioners from single-member districts
57
In TX, a person w/ mental illness is __ more likely to be incarcerated.
6 times
2 times
4 times
8 times
58
Major issues in TX education policy over the past several decades
desegregation
excess funding
excellence in educational achievement
equitable funding
59
Regarding the state budget, the dual budgeting process requires a budget proposal from...
the Governor
the Legislative Budget Board
local governments
the federal governemnt
60
How many circuit courts of appeal does TX have?
94
14
2
48
61
How do we measure the success of welfare reform?
when people return aid they receive from welfare
increase in # of people who enter the workforce
if the legislature stops funding it
reduction in # of people receiving welfare
62
Texas is known as being a ____ state.
low tax, low service
high tax, low service
high tax, high service
low tax, high service
63
Which of the following is a local trial court in TX?
County Court
Municipal Courts
Probate Court
Justice of the Peace (JP) Court
64
Which jury indicts?
state jury
petit jury
grand jury
people's juriy
65
The highest source of funding in the TX budget (after state sales tax) with the MOST dedicated funds?
money from the federal government
state income taxes
property taxes
ALL of the TX budget comes from state taxes
66
TX "law of capture" states
1st person to pump water out of the ground owns it
1st person to capture water & sell it, owns it
1st person who owned property ALWAYS owns water
1st person to "captures" property also has "captured" water
67
The commissioner of education...
is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate
is elected at large
is appointed to a 4 year term
heads the Texas Education Agency
68
In order to have the TX Court of Criminal Appeals take a case...
you must have committed a crime
you must file an application for discretionary review
4 of the 9 justices must agree to hear the case
you must file a petition for review
69
The US Supreme Court ruled that the US Constitution doesn't require equitable school funding in
San Antonio ISD v. Rodriguez
Plessy v. Fergusson
Edgewood v. Kirby
Texas v. Hopwood
70
Laws that cover crimes, penalties, and correctional measures
Texas Penal Code
torts
Supreme Court
criminal justice system
71
In order for Texas to have a state income tax...
TX voters must approve a constitutional amendment for it
the federal government must give TX permission to have one
the Legislative Budget Board must approve it
the Governor must propose it
72
Charter schools tend to have more _____ students than public schools.
Latino
economically disadvantaged
white
African American
73
From 1989-2014, ___ people were exonerated in TX based off of DNA evidence
29
0
38
64
74
The Childrens' Health Insurance Program is for
is used as a supplement to parents' insurance
all kids if there parents can afford the cost
was replaced by Medicaid in 1965
poor kids whose parents make too much to qualify for Medicaid
75
The Legislative Budget Board...
has members appointed by the Governor
vice-chair Speaker of the House
creates the budget the legislature will actually use
chaired by Lieutenant Governor
76
Which court acts as a small claims court?
Municipal Courts
Statutory County Courts at Law
Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts
Constitutional County Courts
77
6.25%
state alcohol tax
state oil and gas tax
state sales tax
state income tax
78
Which agency is responsible for collecting data on hate crimes in TX?
the Texas Department of Public Safety
the Texas Rangers
the Attorney General
the Secretary of State
79
In order to have the TX Supreme Court take a case...
you must file a petition for review
4 of the 9 justices must agree to hear the case
you must file an application for discretionary review
you must have committed a crime
80
In Texas, water...
is governed by the "law of capture"
is used most for irrigation
is running out
comes mostly from aquifers
81
Who is responsible for governing public universities in Texas?
Texas Education Agency
State Board Of Education
a board of regents
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
82
What is the most important issue in Texas's ability to carry out the death penalty today?
decline in support for the death penalty
high cost of running the electric chair
high cost of prosecuting and winning later appeals
shortage of drugs needed to execute
83
How many members are on the State Board of Education?
10
15
7
3
84
Poverty
is highest among minority groups
only affects people in the urban areas
is a persistent problem in TX
is lowest among minority groups
85
In order to be found guilty in a criminal case, the verdict must be ____ .
unanimous
confusing
obvious
what the people want to hear
86
If you commit murder, you are exempt from the death penalty if...
you are intellectually disabled
you are mentally ill
you were under 18 years of age when the crime was committed
you were not mentally competent when you committed the crime
87
Which of the following state courts have appellate jurisdiction?
District Courts
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Appeals
Texas Supreme Court
88
The Permanent School Fund...
gives $ to schools based on STARR test scores
gives $ to schools based # of schools in a district
guarantees bonds issued by local school districts
gives $ to schools based on attendance
89
What are possible outcomes if TX continues to serve poor & minority students badly?
decrease in tax revenue
lower average incomes
higher cost of welfare
increase in prison population

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