Test Bank for Texas Politics Today 19 th (Enhanced) Edition By Jones, Crain, Davis, Wlezein, Elizabeth Flores (All Chapters 1-12, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade)
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1. What is the most likely reason that Texas, in common with California and New York, has one of the largest budgets in the nation?a. These three states have the largest populations.b. These three states are controlled by Republicans.c. These three states have experienced higher-than-average inflation.d. These three states have the lowest tax rates in the nation.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Texas, along with California and New York, have the largest budgets in the nation because these three states have the largest populations. The budget in Texas is $248 billion for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025.b. c. d.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom’s: Apply
REFERENCES: Revenues
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate an understanding of state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
2.2.1 - Describe the primary roles and responsibilities of Texas state government.
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2. The income tax became available to the federal government with the ratification of which amendment to the U.S.Constitution?a. Thirteenth b. Fourteenth c. Fifteenth d. Sixteenth
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a.
b. c. d. The Sixteenth Amendment made the income tax available to the federal government. Individual and corporate income taxes immediately became the national government’s major source of funding and today, income tax constitutes a majority of federal tax revenues.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Revenues
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2 - Demonstrate an understanding of state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
2.1.2 - Describe how the federal government impacts commerce in Texas.
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3. What is the largest source of Texas revenues?a. Property taxes b. Revenue from public lands c. Severance taxes d. Federal funds
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a.
b. c. d. Federal funds are the biggest source of Texas revenues. The second most significant source of Texas revenues is general sales taxes.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Revenues
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6.8.3 - Describe the primary sources of Texas state revenue.8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
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