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4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 1/12 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 Test Information Description Instructions Timed Test This test has a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes.You will be noti�ed when time expires, and you may continue or submit. Warnings appear when half the time, 5 minutes, 1 minute, and 30 seconds remain. Multiple Attempts Not allowed. This test can only be taken once. Force Completion This test can be saved and resumed later. The timer will continue to run if you leave the test. Your answers are saved automatically. You will have 3.5 hours to complete this test. This is a open book test but you must work independently. Read the questions carefully. And select the best answer. DO NOT CUT & PASTE (i.e. DON'T PLAGIARIZE) YOU HAVE ONE ATTEMPT TO TAKE THIS TEST. Chapter 6 – Interest Groups and Lobbying Chapter 7 – The Legislature Chapter 8 – The Executive Branch Chapter 9 – The Judiciary Read each question carefully and pick the best answer. Answer the short answer/essay questions in complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE (DO NOT CUT & PASTE). THIS IS AN OPEN BOOK TEST. YOU MUST WORK INDEPENDENTLY. Question Completion Status: Remaining Time: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds. Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. 4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 2/12 a. b. c. d. QUESTION 1 With respect to the Governor's o�ce, which one of the following statements is NOT true? In Texas, the governor is historically male. Republicans Governors have dominated Texas politics for over 150 years. Since the Texas Revolution, governors have all been white Prostestants. Typically, the governor is a lawyer or a businessman between the age of 40 and 60. 2 points Save Answer For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). QUESTION 2 In 2010, the Supreme Court decided Citizens United v FEC, a landmark 5-4 ruling that unleashed billions of dollars from corporations, labor unions and other groups into American campaigns as a protected form of free speech. This allowed PACs to in�uence elections. In 2010, there were just 83 active Super PACs, spending a combined $63 million during the cycle. In the last decade, Super PACs have spent more than $2.9 billion in federal elections between 2010 and 2018. A Public Citizen report pointed out that pointed out that by 2010, 80% of donations to incumbent Texas Railroad Commissioners came from the industries they regulated. In 2001 it was 45%. What type of regulation will exist if politicians accept donations from industries they regulate? Do you think that the Supreme Court made the right decision in the Citizens United case? Why or why not. Make sure to explain the case in your response. 10 points Save Answer Question Completion Status: Remaining Time: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds. Paragraph Arial 14px Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. https://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/citizens-united-fec-return-corporate-influence-peddling/story?id=9545153 4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 3/12 P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY a. b. c. d. QUESTION 3 What is the name of the presiding o�ce of the House of Representatives in the Texas Legislature? Senate Head House Head Lieutenant Governor Speaker 3 points Save Answer a. b. c. d. QUESTION 4 Which of the following is NOT a power of the Governor? Pocket Veto Item Veto Veto Threat of Veto 2 points Save Answer True False QUESTION 5 Texas has a plural executive system and the voters choosing multiple executive o�cers. 2 points Save Answer QUESTION 6 2 points Save Answer Question Completion Status: Remaining Time: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds. Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. https://www.tiny.cloud/?utm_campaign=editor_referral&utm_medium=poweredby&utm_source=tinymce&utm_content=v5 4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 4/12 a. b. c. d. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the Texas Legislature? Texas Congressmen or women get elected for a 2 year term Texas Legislators serve for 140 days every other year 75% of Congress are Attorneys Texas Congress consists of 50% women a. b. c. d. QUESTION 7 Who is the current Governor of Texas? Wendy Davis John Cornyn Ted Cruz Greg Abbott 3 points Save Answer a. b. c. d. QUESTION 8 Which governor was considered progressive for his time because he was a proponent for women's right to vote? He called a special session in 1919 to consider the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. As a result, Texas became the 9th state to ratify the 19th Amendment. Miriam "Ma" Ferguson Jame "Pa" Ferguson William P. Hobby Ann Richards 2 points Save Answer QUESTION 9 Interest groups create political action committees (PACs) to get the attention of candidates and legislators. Why? Describe the role of PACs in 6 points Save Answer Question Completion Status: Remaining Time: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds. Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. 4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 5/12 For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). g y Texas elections. P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). QUESTION 10 What are some of the major powers or responsibilities of the Governor? Give me 3 examples and explain them. P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 6 points Save Answer a. b. c. d. QUESTION 11 Who are our two US Senators that represent Texas in Washington, DC? George W. Bush and Beto O'Rourke Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke Rick Perry and Jon Cornyn John Cornyn and Ted Cruz 2 points Save Answer For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). QUESTION 12 In our textbook, it claims that compared to other states the Texas governor has weak formal powers. What do you think? Explain 3 powers (formal or informal) that the Governor does have in Texas? 6 points Save Answer Question Completion Status: Remaining Time: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds. Paragraph Arial 14px Paragraph Arial 14px Paragraph Arial Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. https://www.tiny.cloud/?utm_campaign=editor_referral&utm_medium=poweredby&utm_source=tinymce&utm_content=v5 https://www.tiny.cloud/?utm_campaign=editor_referral&utm_medium=poweredby&utm_source=tinymce&utm_content=v5 4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 6/12 P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY a. b. c. d. QUESTION 13 Which o�ceholder is appointed by the governor and is responsible for administering state election laws? Comptroller Attorney General Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State 2 points Save Answer a. b. c. d. QUESTION 14 Which female Texas Governor lead in successfully lobbying legislators to create a state lottery and appointed women and minorities to key positions in government? Wendy Davis Ann Richards Susan B. Anthony Ruth Bader Ginsburg 2 points Save Answer a. b. c. d. QUESTION 15 Which term describes the o�cial indictment of a governor or an o�ceholder for improper conduct in o�ce? Impeachment Repealment Recall R i ti 3 points Save Answer Question Completion Status: Remaining Time: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds. Paragraph Arial 14px Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. https://www.tiny.cloud/?utm_campaign=editor_referral&utm_medium=poweredby&utm_source=tinymce&utm_content=v5 4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 7/12 d. Resignation a. b. c. d. QUESTION 16 What is known as a formal written accusation issued by a grand jury against a person charged with a crime based on su�cient evidence to bring the accused to trial? Petit jury True bill or indictment Challenge for cause Plea bargain 2 points Save Answer For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). QUESTION 17 Explain how a Bill becomes a law in Texas? (This should be answered in paragraph format). P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 8 points Save Answer a. b. c. d. QUESTION 18 What term describes the practice used by the Texas Senate to debate bills on the Senate �oor and allows a minority of senators to block controversial legislation. Filibuster Two-thirds rule Tage Reading 3 points Save Answer Question Completion Status: Remaining Time: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds. Paragraph Arial 14px Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. https://www.tiny.cloud/?utm_campaign=editor_referral&utm_medium=poweredby&utm_source=tinymce&utm_content=v5 4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 8/12 a. b. c. d. QUESTION 19 What is the most important factor that helps a candidate win the Texas governor's campaign? Political Party Previous political experience Personality Money 2 points Save Answer For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). QUESTION 20 What is the di�erence between civil law and criminal law? Give examples of each. P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 6 points Save Answer For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). QUESTION 21 List 3 drawbacks or negative factors for people who run for the Texas House or Senate? P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 6 points Save Answer QUESTION 22 Which term describes a complex, hierarchically structured administrative organization that carriers out speci�c 2 points Save Answer Question Completion Status: Remaining Time: 3 hours, 28 minutes, 24 seconds. Paragraph Arial 14px Paragraph Arial 14px Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. https://www.tiny.cloud/?utm_campaign=editor_referral&utm_medium=poweredby&utm_source=tinymce&utm_content=v5 https://www.tiny.cloud/?utm_campaign=editor_referral&utm_medium=poweredby&utm_source=tinymce&utm_content=v5 4/25/2021 Take Test: TEST 2: Governing Texas Chapters 6-9 – ... https://dcccd.blackboard.com/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1648142_1&course_id=_575889_1&content_id=_24279207_1&step=null 9/12 a. b. c. d. g p functions? Clemency Bureaucracy Advisory Privatization a. b. c. d. QUESTION 23 What term describes the drawing of political district to favor a particular political party or racial group? Redistricting Gerrymandering Census Politicking 3 points Save Answer For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). QUESTION 24 In Texas, most judges are elected. These judges have to campaign and raise money for their elections. Do you think judges should be elected or appointed and why? P 0 WORDS POWERED BY TINY 3 points (Extra Credit) Save Answer For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac). QUESTION 25 Which Supreme Court Justice passed away in September