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Texas is the _______ least taxed state, and has no income tax.
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fifth seventh
first third
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What form of gov't is most limited by state law?
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local global
proximity to a standard limited government 2 / 4
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Why are states called "Laboratories of Democracy"?
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States are policy innovators. We can analyze socioeconomic/political environments to arrive at explanations. We can compare Socioeconomic factors, ideologies, and political culture.
States are primarily focused on military strength and defense strategies.
States are often used as examples of economic failure and mismanagement.
States are known for their historical significance in international treaties and agreements.
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1) Legislative Proposal (Most common). Legislature passes an amendment which voters vote on in a referendum. Requires 2/3 vote 3 / 4
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in Legislature and majority vote from voters.
2) Popular Initiative: Voters can bypass Legislature for a direct vote
with a specified # of petition signatures. Not found in Texas.
3) Constitutional Convention: Has lost favor as a method
4) Constitutional Revision Commissions: Rarely used but effective.
Legislature forms a small group of people to produce revision ideas to be voted on.
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What are Elazar's three political subcultures?What are the five Linkage Institutions?
What are the "Big 4" state/local governments spend on?What are the four ways to change a state constitution?
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What are the two types of Grants-in-Aid?
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Electoral politics provide incentives for candidates to propose policy innovations in order to win votes.
(ex: Bernie with socialism)
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