Politics utsa - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Understand the cultural and population change our state has experienced. Texas is a majority minority. - ️️The fastest-growing ethnic group in Texas is Latinos. +60% percent of births in Texas are minority births, with Latino births accounting for half of all newborns. Latinos could constitute a majority in Texas within 35 years. Access and Representation - ️️Gaining access to elected or administrative officials. (Getting officials to see the problem) Policy Formulation - ️️Dev...

We have a very polarized political system today. Even though our ratings of our system and gone up and down. Since the 60's our distrust has fallen sharply. Why is that? - ️️We distrust our government. The government is becoming more polarized. We have a lack of knowledge. Direct Democracy - ️️A system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies. Representative Democracy - ️️System of government that gives a regular opportunity to regulate top govern...

ho gets what, when, and how; -we developed government and politics to structure conflict, -develop an orderly and stable process by which competing interests can be expressed - "decide who will benefit and who will pay the bill" (p.3) - ANSWER How do we define politics and government in Texas? 1) The South, in Colonias and other areas along the mexico border. 2) They have done poorly educationally and economically speaking

What is our sales tax in Texas? - ANSWER 6.25% but local jurisdiction can raise it to 8.25% What is taxable and what is not? - ANSWER Taxable- clothing, cars, and most household products Not taxable- flour, sugar, bread, milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and similar groceries (food products)

What is the main reason why early petitions by the Republic of Texas to join the United States were rejected? - ANSWER There was controversy over Texas becoming a slave state Name the two major ideological groups in Texas during the era of Reconstruction - ANSWER Confederate sympathizers and republicans. Approximately how long did one-party Democratic rule last in Texas? - ANSWER 100 years.

What is the main reason why early petitions by the Republic of Texas to join the United States were rejected? - ANSWER There was controversy over Texas becoming a slave state Name the two major ideological groups in Texas during the era of Reconstruction - ANSWER Confederate sympathizers and republicans. Approximately how long did one-party Democratic rule last in Texas? - ANSWER 100 years.

Texas Politics 1133-07A, Test 1 (UTSA) -Who gets what, when, and how; -we developed government and politics to structure conflict, -develop an orderly and stable process by which competing interests can be expressed - "decide who will benefit and who will pay the bill" (p.3) - Answer- How do we define politics and government in Texas? 1) The South, in Colonias and other areas along the mexico border. 2) They have done poorly educationally and economically speaking. "Extreme po...

Which of the following statements regarding the population of Texas is false? - ANSWER During the 20th century, the state shifted from an urban to a rural society. Which most accurately describes the relationship between state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER The U.S. constitution prevails over state constitutions The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution - ANSWER reserves to the states those powers not delegated to the federal government.

Solidary- community and connectedness, networking, friendships Purposive- personal satisfaction, actual advocacy Direct inside lobbying - ANSWER Direct interaction with public officials for the purpose of influencing policy decisions Indirect outside lobbying - ANSWER attempts to influence government policymakers by encouraging the general public to put pressure on them