Question 1

In democratic theory, participation in the governmental process creates a moral rightness and obligates citizens to obey its laws.

Accepted Answer

Democratic theory often holds that participation in the governmental process legitimizes the system and creates a moral obligation for citizens to obey its laws, as they have had a role in shaping them.

Question 2

In a legitimate democracy people believe that their government is moral, fair, and just. As a result, they believe that they must obey the laws of the government.

Accepted Answer

In a legitimate democracy, the government's authority is derived from the consent of the governed, and its laws are seen as reflecting the collective will and moral standards of the society, leading citizens to view compliance as a civic duty.

Question 3

The fact that a government conducts elections is enough to convey legitimacy on that government.

Accepted Answer

Conducting elections alone does not guarantee legitimacy; the elections must be free, fair, and transparent, and the government must respect democratic principles and human rights.

Question 4

The North American Free Trade Agreement was designed to increase trade between Latin America and the U.S. and Canada.

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Question 5

In order to have a political culture all citizens must agree to the same sets of beliefs, values, and habits.

Accepted Answer

A political culture can exist with a diversity of beliefs, values, and habits, as it encompasses the shared norms and practices that shape political behavior, even if not all citizens agree on every aspect.

Question 6

The dominant political culture of Texas for the 19^th and 20^th Centuries has been that of the Anglo population of the state.

Accepted Answer

The political culture of Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries was largely shaped by the Anglo population, who were the majority and held significant political and economic power during this period.

Question 7

The dominant political culture of Texas for most of the 20^th Century has been a conservative view of politics.

Accepted Answer

Texas has historically been dominated by conservative politics, with a focus on limited government and traditional values, especially throughout the 20th century.

Question 8

Among the principle beliefs of Texas conservatives has been the idea that the most desirable government is one that keeps taxes low.

Accepted Answer

Texas conservatives traditionally advocate for limited government intervention and low taxation to promote economic growth and individual freedom.

Question 9

The primary difference between the philosophy of laissiz-faire conservatism and pseudo-laissez faire conservatism is a belief that governmental assistance to solve problems should be directed to assist the wealthy, not the poor.

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire conservatism advocates minimal government intervention in the economy, while pseudo-laissez-faire conservatism may support government intervention that benefits the wealthy, contradicting true laissez-faire principles.

Question 10

Texas ranks in the top ten states in the amount of welfare that it provides for its less fortunate citizens.

Accepted Answer

Texas is known for having relatively low welfare spending compared to other states, often ranking outside the top ten in terms of welfare benefits provided.

Question 11

Texas conservatism traditionally opposed not only governmental assistance for the poor, but actively supported efforts to deny citizenship rights to the members of minority groups such as Afro-American and Mexican Americans.

Accepted Answer

Texas conservatism has historically been associated with policies that limited government intervention and opposed civil rights advancements for minority groups, reflecting broader trends in Southern conservatism.

Question 12

The transition of Texas from a primarily rural and agricultural economy to an urban and industrial economy began with the discovery of oil in 1901.

Accepted Answer

The discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1901 marked the beginning of Texas's transformation into an urban and industrial economy, as it led to rapid industrialization and urbanization.

Question 13

The political culture of Texas has been changing more rapidly than the state's population and economy.

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Question 14

According to the authors of the text, one of the primary values of the Texas political culture has been a striving to eliminate social and economic inequality.

Accepted Answer

Texas political culture has traditionally emphasized individualism and self-reliance, rather than a focus on eliminating social and economic inequality.

Question 15

Compared to other states in the union, Texas ranks among the leaders in most areas of expenditures to improve the quality of life in Texas.

Accepted Answer

Texas is known for having lower per capita spending on public services compared to many other states, often prioritizing lower taxes and limited government intervention.

Question 16

According to liberal critics of Texas government is the belief that governmental inaction is the major source of Texas's low rankings on quality of life issues.

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Liberal critics often argue that Texas's low rankings on quality of life issues are due to insufficient government intervention and investment in areas such as healthcare, education, and social services.

Question 17

According to conservative defenders of Texas government, lack of governmental spending on social programs is not the main reason that Texas ranks low in quality of life indexes.

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Conservative defenders often argue that factors other than government spending, such as economic freedom and personal responsibility, contribute to Texas's quality of life rankings.

Question 18

The most rapidly growing segment of the population of Texas is the Hispanic or Latino population.

Accepted Answer

The Hispanic or Latino population has been the fastest-growing demographic group in Texas, driven by both higher birth rates and immigration.

Question 19

As of 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the Anglo population of Texas has become a minority of the people in Texas.

Accepted Answer

In 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that non-Hispanic whites, often referred to as the Anglo population, became a minority in Texas due to the growth of Hispanic and other minority populations.

Question 20

As a result of the population changes over the past forty years, the Texas political culture has become more liberal.

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Quiz 1: The Context of Texas Politics