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Chapter 11 Dr.Huerta Updated & Done
Chapter 11 Dr.Huerta Updated & Done
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This fiscal policy puts a bigger financial burden on the people of texas
Monetary Policy
Regressive Policy
Cutting Taxes Policy
Raise Taxes Policy
2
Why does a incumbent fear a poor economy
They can influnce the economy and didn’t fix it
They have little influence to fix the economy and will be blamed
They could end up in jail
The governor will remove them from office
3
Is this why Higher Education is an easy target?
Texas solution to budget crisis it cut taxes and spending
Higher Education gains from funds from the General Revenue Fund
Because the lack of funding only affects students in private schools
Ppl say students should pay for it because they only benefit from it
4
The federal income tax is example of which
Progressive taxes
Inflex Taxes
Regressive Taxes
Flat taxes
5
Texas accepted funds to expand Medicare under Obamacare
False
True
6
The recession risked laying off many govt workers & cut program services. This explains what?
That dependence on a balanced budget is a must
That running a deficit can help keep a state government running
Why we must always keep a budget
That being forced to keep a balanced budget can cause harm
7
What are the two major actions you can take for fiscal policy?
Regressive and Progressive
Cut taxes, Raise Taxes
Include Montary policy
8
People complain about property taxes being too high, what could replace it with?
A statewide property tax
Raise sales taxes
Limit the number of properties sold to stop inflation
A state income tax
9
Who are the two major actors in creating a budget in Texas?
Legislative Budget Board & Governor’s Office Budget and Policy
Legislative Budget Board & Lt. Governor
Comptroller of Public Accounts & Legislative Budget Board
The Governor & the Governor’s Office Budget and Policy
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Sales taxes can not generate a large amount of money from targeting tourist
true
false
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This fiscal policy intended purpose is to control the economy with interest rates
Regressive Policy
Monetary Policy
Cutting Taxes Policy
Raise Taxes Policy
12
What is the problem the Legislative Budget Board facing right now?
The Sunset Review Commission didn’t renew them
They recommend for Texas to run a deficit
They were caught stealing tax funds
Dan Patrick hasn’t approved to fill vacancies
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Texans have traditionally opposed mandatory assessments for public purposes (tax)
true
false
14
Texas is #1 in uninsured children
True
False
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This fiscal policy could mean less revenue for helping the state
Raise Taxes Policy
Regressive Policy
Cutting Taxes Policy
Monetary Policy
16
What did the Edgewood vs Carrollton-Farmers Branch court case cause?
Ruled that equal property values in school districts caused unequal funding
The cost of paying for higher education to be shifted to students
Property taxes cause unnecessary harm to low income school districts
The Robin Hood Policy was unconstitutional
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Why did depending on sales taxes hurt Rockport and Aransas Pass?
Harvey destroyed bussiness, no revenue from sales
Nothing bad happened, sales taxes are great for the economy
They had to cut their sale tax to keep harmful businesses away
People complained of high sales taxes and stopped visiting
18
A fast growing economy is wonderful because it doesn't cause inflation
true
false
19
How is public education funded?
Dedicated Funds from the federal government
Property Taxes
From monetary taxes
From sales taxes
20
As income goes down, taxes go up, which am I?
Progressive taxes
Inflex Taxes
Flat taxes
Regressive Taxes
21
In order to avoid a state income tax, Texas uses sales taxes as a main source of revenue
True
False
22
Sales taxes are regressive can hurt poor people
true
false
23
As income goes up, taxes go up, which am I?
Regressive Taxes
Inflex Taxes
Flat taxes
Progressive taxes
24
CHIP stands for what?
Children's Hospital Insurance Program
Children's Health Insurance Program
Covering Health Insurance Program
Covering Health Insurance Program
25
This fiscal policy says it will boost the economy by investing in more projects and people
Raise Taxes Policy
Regressive Policy
Monetary Policy
Cutting Taxes Policy
26
Texas is allowed to run a debt or deficit
false
true
27
This fiscal policy says it will boost the economy by attracting bussiness
Cutting Taxes Policy
Raise Taxes Policy
Regressive Policy
Monetary Policy
28
The Texas government gave universities control of tuition rates (deregulated) as an agreement for slashing funds
False
True
29
Sales taxes is an example of which?
Progressive taxes
Inflex Taxes
Regressive Taxes
Flat taxes
30
Discouring people from smoking and drinking alcohol through high taxes is what?
general sales tax
sin tax
payroll tax
selective sales tax
31
In TX, each fiscal year begins on September 1 and ends on August 31 of the following year
false
true
32
What does the Governor’s Office Budget and Policy do?
to prepare and present a biennial budget to the legislature
To review fiscal policy passed by the legislature
To enact fiscal policy
To evaluate and complete audits from agencies
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The 08' recession made the federal government give money to Texas to pay teachers
false
true
