multiple choose questions. the writing part I already submitted in another assignment.
QUESTION 1 · The Tea Party supported Ted Cruz for US Senate and it is a highly conservative sect of which political party? Democratic Party Republican Party Libertarian Party Progressive Party 3 points QUESTION 2 · Some federal actions are viewed as coercive federalism. Federal regulations are used to force states to change their policies to meet national goals. Which of the following answers is an example of coercive federalism? Affordable Care Act American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Reconstruction Act North American Free Trade Agreement 3 points QUESTION 3 · Which Constitutional Amendment was ratified in 1920 and it allowed women to vote in elections? a. 19th Amendment b. 20th Amendment c. 26th Amendment d. 10th Amendment 3 points QUESTION 4 · Article I of the Texas Constitution states that "Texas is free and independent State, subject only to the Constitution of the United States, and the maintenance of our free institutions and of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the Union depends upon the preservation of local self-government, unimpaired to all the States" Article 1 is also known as: a. The Bill of Rights b. Affordable Care Act c. The Full Faith and Credit Clause d. The Individual Mandate 3 points (Extra Credit) QUESTION 5 · Which ethnic group is the fastest growing population in Texas, and has the lowest net family income and highest percentage of persons living in poverty in Texas? a. Asian Americans b. African Americans c. Hispanics d. Whites 3 points QUESTION 6 · List 3 facts that have surprised you about Texas government so far. Remember all facts need to be written in sentences to get credit. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). Paragraph Arial 14px P 0 WORDSPOWERED BY TINY 3 points (Extra Credit) QUESTION 7 · According to the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was viewed as an example of coercive federalism and the Supreme Court struck down the Medicaid Expansion requirement. The Supreme Court decided that the federal government can't force states to expand Medicaid. Texas was one of the 20 states that sued the federal government. · · True · · False 3 points QUESTION 8 · As a result of which major event in American history, the country was dealing with severe poverty and it propelled the national government and state governments entered into an era of cooperative federalism? As the result, the federal government passed new programs under the New Deal. a. Civil War b. Vietnam War c. World War I d. The Great Depression 3 points QUESTION 9 · Which of the following is NOT a power that exclusively assigned to the federal government as Delegated Powers? a. To help candidates get elected. b. To conduct elections c. To lobby for legislation that best represent their interests. d. To gather information for voters 3 points QUESTION 10 · In Texas, primary elections are the first elections held in the electoral process, and these elections are generally held on the second Tuesday of the March on even-numbered years. · · True · · False 3 points QUESTION 11 · This group of individuals were brought to Texas as slaves after Texas gained its independence from Mexico. a. Germans b. Jews c. African Americans d. Mexicans 3 points QUESTION 12 · In which Supreme Court case, did Chief Justice John Marshall decided that state governments could not tax the national government? a. Pointer v. Texas b. McCulloch v. Maryland c. Brown v. Board of Education d. Smith v. Allwright 3 points QUESTION 13 · Who are our two US Senators that represent Texas in Washington, DC? a. George W. Bush and Beto O'Rourke b. Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke c. Rick Perry and Jon Cornyn d. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz 3 points QUESTION 14 · Among the 50 states, Texas ranks very highly in voter turnout. Most of the adult population votes. · · True · · False 3 points QUESTION 15 · Describe NAFTA and explain which countries are involved. When was it signed? What is it and explain the pros and cons associated with this trade agreement. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). Paragraph Arial 14px P 0 WORDSPOWERED BY TINY 9 points QUESTION 16 · In 1920, women were granted the right to vote. Only white women. African Americans, Hispanics and Asians still could not vote. Which federal act expanded voter rights for African Americans and other minorities? a. Suffrage for All Act of 1960 b. The New Deal of 1960 c. Social Equality Act of 1965 d. Voting Rights of 1965 3 points QUESTION 17 · What legislation marked the beginning of an era of cooperative federalism? a. The New Deal b. Affordable Care Act c. Voting Rights Act d. Emancipation Proclamation 3 points QUESTION 18 · Which Governor refused to expand Medicaid under Obamacare (ACA) and had his Attorney General to file a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? a. E.J. Davis b. Greg Abbott c. George W. Bush d. Rick Perry 3 points QUESTION 19 · Which provision of the US Constitution that says federal law prevails in conflicts between the powers of the states and the national government? a. Full faith and credit clause b. Supremacy Clause c. Elastic Clause d. Necessary and proper clause 3 points QUESTION 20 · What type of government do we have in the Unites States of America? a. Unitary system b. Socialist system c. Federal System d. Monarchy System 3 points QUESTION 21 · Which treaty helped remove barriers to trade by gradually removing tariffs and other trade restrictions among Canada, Mexico and the United States? a. Affordable Trade Act b. North American Free Trade Agreement c. Fair American Immigration Reform d. The New Deal 3 points QUESTION 22 · Which Constitution has been amended over 491 times and still remains in effect today? a. The Constitution of 1836 b. The Constitution of 1845 c. The Constitution of 1876 d. The Constitution of 1936 3 points QUESTION 23 · Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836 and was an independent country until 1845. · · True · · False 3 points QUESTION 24 · Describe the Texas Constitution and describe how it's different from the US Constitution. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). Paragraph Arial 14px P 0 WORDSPOWERED BY TINY 6 points QUESTION 25 · Texas is mostly a two-party state. Which political party has dominated Texas politics in the last century? Are there third parties in Texas and do these parties have any success in elections? Which party took control in the mid-1990s? Please write an overview of Texas politics in the past century. For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). Paragraph Arial 14px P 0 WORDSPOWERED BY TINY 8 points QUESTION 26 · Who was the first president of Texas? a. Stephen F. Austin b. Sam Houston c. William P. Hobby d. E.J. Davis 2 points QUESTION 27 · In Texas, the Interstate Highway System built in the 1980s and 1990s accelerated urbanization. And as a result, majority of the population lives within the Texas Urban Triangle which is designated by San Antonio, Houston and Dallas. · · True · · False 3 points QUESTION 28 · What term describes the drawing of political district to favor a particular political party or racial group? a. Redistricting b. Gerrymandering c. Census d. Politicking 3 points QUESTION 29 · Texas's 35th District is one of the top ten most gerrymandered districts in the United States. · · True · · False 3 points QUESTION 30 · Texas has a long history of trying to disenfranchising voters. Give me three ways that Texas restricted women or minorities from voting For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). Paragraph Arial 14px P 0 WORDSPOWERED BY TINY 6 points Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers.