GOVT 2306 EXAM 3 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS BEST GRADED TO SCORE | RATED A+
What is probably the most important duty of the Texas Railroad Commission from the
standpoint of the rest of the United States? - CORRECT ANSWERS Regulating the
production of oil and natural gas
How has the current focus of legislators on rehabilitation and reentry impacted the criminal
justice system in Texas? - CORRECT ANSWERS It has succeeded at reducing the rising
imprisonment rates of the twentieth century.
Which of the following statements regarding tourism, parks, and recreation is true? -
CORRECT ANSWERS All money generated by taxes on sporting goods is given to state
parks and historic sites.
Imagine you are a 19-year-old mother of one child, a recipient of public assistance, and a
resident of Dallas County. Which of the following most threatens you? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The lifetime limit of receipt of cash public assistance benefits
What is one reason why the current Texas testing program (STAAR) is controversial? -
CORRECT ANSWERS It is used for evaluating teachers and schools.
Which of the following would be subject to enhancement under the Texas Penal Code? -
CORRECT ANSWERS A crime committed by a street gang
Which of the following statements regarding the elite model of policymaking is true? -
CORRECT ANSWERS It considers the public at large to be apathetic and uninformed.
A low-level drug offender is most likely also to be dealing with which complicating issue(s)?
- CORRECT ANSWERS Homelessness and poverty
What is the purpose of the payroll tax collected by the Texas Workforce Commission? -
CORRECT ANSWERS To provide unemployment compensation
How did the national Affordable Care Act impact Texas? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
proportion of people without health insurance dropped fairly significantly.