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The general ideology of Texas public policy in the 21st century could be described as
what? - Answers -Conservative
When was public education first legislated? - Answers -In the Texas Constitution of
1836
Prior to 1900 most education in Texas was handled in what manner? - Answers -Private
schools and tutoring
What are the Gilmer-Aikin laws? - Answers -Education reform legislation passed in
1949 that raised teacher salaries, established board of education, and replaced state
superintendent
What were some of the major issues shaping public education in Texas over the last 50
years? - Answers -Funding, civil rights, and desegregation
Brown vs. The Board of Education and Plessy vs. Ferguson were court battles over
what? - Answers -Segregation
Why are counties important to Texas government? - Answers -Provides local
government on state's behalf. They're main expression of Texas and governs rural
areas.
What is a special district? What does a special district do? - Answers -Unit of
government that delivers a specific service, not limited in size, limited to specific
geographic area (Ex. school district)
The chief law enforcement officer in any county is who? - Answers -The Sheriff
What are the differences between a home rule and general law city? - Answers -Home
administer themselves and have more power/autonomy. General law city has county
administers
What city currently has a city government with a strong mayor-council form of
government? - Answers -Houston
A school district is a form of what? - Answers -Special district government
, Providing a label to identify political candidates is an important function of what? -
Answers -Political parties
The movements toward the fringe areas of both the Democrat and Republican parties
leaving them unable to compromise is known as what? - Answers -Partisan Polarization
The Democratic party generally gains an overwhelming majority of what demographic
groups? - Answers -Young 18-35, minorities, women, urban residents
Currently in Texas the State government is controlled by what party? - Answers -
Republican
What is political socialization? - Answers -The process by which life/events create your
political belief structure
What is the general demographic makeup of the Republican party? - Answers -Older,
white, male, upper class, rural
What is a primary election? When are they generally held? - Answers -The candidate in
the general election, takes place the 2nd Tuesday of March (spring)
General elections are held in what years? - Answers -Even numbered years
Why are statewide officials elected in non presidential election years? - Answers -They
want the focus to be solely on state-wide politics
What was the purpose of white primaries? - Answers -To prevent minority candidates
What was the 24th amendment? - Answers -Eliminate the poll tax
How many members are in the Texas House? The Senate? - Answers -150 members in
the House, 31 in the Senate
The Texas Congressman is generally of what ethnicity, party, and social standing? -
Answers -White, Republican, upper socioeconomic class, well educated
How often and for how long does the Texas legislature meet? - Answers -Meet for 4
months every 2 years
Who sets the agenda for special sessions? - Answers -Governor
What is the difference between a bill and a resolution? - Answers -Resolution is an
expression of opinion, while a bill seeks change
In Texas who can write a bill? - Answers -Anyone
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