The income tax became available to the national government with the ratification of which amendment ...

The income tax became available to the national government with the ratification of which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
 
  A) Thirteenth
  B) Fourteenth
  C) Fifteenth
  D) Sixteenth

 Q. 2

For many cities in the __________ region of Texas, Spanish is the primary language, and the Catholic Church is a major part of everyday life.
 
  A) border
  B) West Texas Plains
  C) Gulf Coast
  D) North Texas

 Q. 3

During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, what percentage of estimated Texas revenues came from the federal government?
 
  A) 44
  B) 35.5
  C) 50
  D) 25

 Q. 4

Agriculture in the West Texas Plains depends heavily on
 
  A) a substantial increase in rainfall there since 1950.
  B) the development of hybrid strains that require minimal water.
  C) the Ogallala Aquifer.
  D) water brought from the Gulf of Mexico.

 Q. 5

Which of the following is not true about recent state budgets?
 
  A) Each budget is a record for spending.
  B) State costs tend to go up due to inflation.
  C) State costs have accelerated due to population increases.
  D) Demands for state services have decreased over time.

 Q. 6

Why is the history of Texas suburbs is marked by racial segregation?
 
  A) The federal government used policies like redlining and urban renewal in a discriminatory manner.
  B) Ethnic minority families tended to move from urban to rural areas.
  C) Suburban growth stalled due to the decline of the oil industry.
  D) Many middle class families were part of the gentrification movement.

 Q. 7

In Texas, urban voters tend to support the _______ Party, while suburban voters tend to support the _______ Party.
 
  A) Republican: Libertarian
  B) Republican; Democratic
  C) Democratic; Republican
  D) Libertarian; Republican