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In the 1990’s companies like Dell and Sematech created a ____ advantage in the Austin area
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structural
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competitive
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natural
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comparitive
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Question 2
Employment tables, data, etc do not include Agricultural employment, due to
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fluctuations in grocery prices
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most Agriculture production is done with machines
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agricultural employment is seasonal
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none of these is true
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Currently (as of the 2010 Census estimate) over ____ of Texas population is non-Anglo* Note: * White or Caucasian is an overall category that includes Hispanics, while “Anglo” does not
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50%
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60%
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45%
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34%
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Question 4 Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description–reference is chapter 2matching_question 30572861
Match the type of constitutional power with the correct description–reference is chapter 2
Match the following:
concurrent power
powers that both state and federal governments share or provide at the same time
expressed power
powers specifically identified for the federal government
reserved power
established for states by 10th Amendment
interstate commerce
regulating inland waterways, air and highway transportation
police powers
governments responsibility to provide public safety, education, public health
intrastate commerce
regulating trucking industry, gas and oil production
Question 5 Utilities like CPS are classified as multiple_choice_question 30572863
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goods
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manufacturing
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retail
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services
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Question 6 multiple_choice_question 30572864
Using table 1.1 in the cd text, which sub-sector of the GOODS sector experienced the highest rate (% of change from 2000-2010) of growth?
If you need a reference for calculating rates of growth, click this link:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4532706_calculate-growth-rate-percent-change.html
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professional/business
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retail trade
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finance
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mining (oil & gas)
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Question 7 According to the 2006 federal Census estimate, which one of the following metropolitan areas is not included within the list of the 10 fastest growing in the United States multiple_choice_question 30572867
According to the 2006 federal Census estimate, which one of the following metropolitan areas is not included within the list of the 10 fastest growing in the United States?
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Dallas-Ft. Worth-Arlington
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Bryan-College Station
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McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
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Austin-Round Rock
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Question 8 Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers. This reflects the _____ subculture
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Colonizing central Texas is typically credited to Stephen F. Austin and other adventurers. This reflects the _____ subculture
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moralistic
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traditionalistic
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individualistic
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pluralistic
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Question 9 Match the political subculture with the correct attribute matching_question 30572869
Match the political subculture with the correct attribute
Match the following:
traditionalistic
embraces high rates of participation in community and public life
moralistic
more likely in urban areas or research university communities
Individualistic
political subculture would likely oppose immigration reform
moralistic
prefers informal alliances over organizations and bureaucracy
individualistic
Question 10 The least economically developed area of Texas is: multiple_choice_question 30572870
The least economically developed area of Texas is:
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West/Southwest Texas
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the inner cities of the 5 largest metro areas
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the Border Region
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the Panhandle
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Question 11 Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which system?
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Sovereignty is maintained by the member states under which system?
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unitary
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federal
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confederal
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College Football BCS
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Question 12 The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These were multiple_choice_question 30572872
The land provided the basis for the growth of three economic undertakings, which were central in Texas’ development. These were
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manufacturing, oil, and cotton
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mining, cattle, and oil
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cotton, cattle, and oil
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cattle, oil, and real estate speculation
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Question 13 Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power multiple_choice_question 30572873
Providing Public Education is a(n) ____ power
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delegated
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reserved
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implied
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expressed
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Question 14 Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in multiple_choice_question 30572875
Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very high in
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# of prisons/incarcerated
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teen pregnancy
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# of classroom teachers
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poverty rate
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all of these
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Question 15 High-Tech “clustering” is prominent in McAllen and El Paso
High-Tech “clustering” is prominent in McAllen and El Paso
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true
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false
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Question 16 High-technology industries multiple_choice_question 30572877
High-technology industries
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were leaving TX in droves in 2003 for low-wage states like Mississippi and W. Virginia
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pay higher average wages than do such industries as construction and food service
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concentrate in the arid areas of West Texas, where silica is widely available
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have been discouraged by the state leadership
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Question 17 Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed? multiple_choice_question 30572837
Which de jure barrier is obsolete/removed?
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any ward of the state or “pauper”
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most convicted felons
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mental incompetence
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all of these
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Question 18 The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is
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The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is
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a political action committee
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through the labor union that represents its workers
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directly from corporation funds
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into a special state tax transfer fund
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Question 19 Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?<br>
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Which candidate’s office is chosen/nominated by delegate convention?
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sheriff of Medina County
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U.S. congressman from the 4th Texas congressional district
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president of the United States
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governor of Texas
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Question 20 The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral process
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The_____ reduced the power of political parties in the electoral process
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direct primary
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National Convention system
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25th Amendment
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Populist Movement
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Question 21 The grandfather clause pertains to the _____ multiple_choice_question 30572841
The grandfather clause pertains to the _____
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white primary
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poll tax
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
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literacy test
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Question 22 The term grassroots refers to activity that multiple_choice_question 30572842
The term grassroots refers to activity that
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begins locally and spreads to broader areas
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starts at the state level and works down
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is associated with agriculture
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has produced no growth
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Question 23 Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates true_false_question 30572843
Interest groups and parties both nominate candidates
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true
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false
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Question 24 An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to those views is a(n) multiple_choice_question 30572844
An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to those views is a(n)
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voluntary association
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