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Test Bank for Texas Politics

Exam (elaborations) Dec 29, 2025
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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)

All Chapters Arranged Reverse: 12-1

This is The Only Original and Complete Test Bank for 19 th

Edition, All Other Files in the Market are Fake/Old/Wrong Edition. 1 / 4

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.

DATE CREATED:   8/14/2023 10:34 PM

DATE MODIFIED:   8/15/2023 12:32 AM CopyrightCengageLearning.Poweredby Cognero.Page 1Name:  Class:  Date:  Chapter_12_Public Policy in Texas 2 / 4

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.

DATE CREATED:   8/14/2023 10:34 PM

DATE MODIFIED:   8/15/2023 12:32 AM CopyrightCengageLearning.Poweredby Cognero.Page 2Name:  Class:  Date:  Chapter_12_Public Policy in Texas 3 / 4

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.

DATE CREATED:   8/14/2023 10:34 PM

DATE MODIFIED:   8/15/2023 12:32 AM CopyrightCengageLearning.Poweredby Cognero.Page 3Name:  Class:  Date:  Chapter_12_Public Policy in Texas

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