In economic policy, the basic principle underlying conservatism is _____.
a. laissez faire
b. government regulation
c. central planning
d. social equality
e. collective responsibility
Q. 2The two dominant ideologies in Texas today are usually referred to as _____ and _____.
a. individualism; communitarianism
b. socialism; populism
c. libertarianism; conservatism
d. liberalism; conservatism
e. environmentalism; libertarianism
Q. 3From 2000 through 2013, teacher organizations experienced _____.
a. a decrease in membership
b. no significant change in the number of members
c. an increase in membership by 10,000 members
d. an increase in membership by 25,000 members
e. an increase in membership by 50,000 members
Q. 4Politically, Texas's teachers have been characterized by _____.
a. disorganization and competition
b. coordination and cooperation
c. widespread support for unionization
d. their loyalty and ability to build alliances
e. their commitment to conservative political causes
Q. 5In 1929, _____, the oldest of the Hispanic organizations in Texas, was formed to combat discrimination against Mexican Americans.
a. Mexican American Democrats
b. the League of United Latin American Citizens
c. La Raza Unida
d. El Partido de Amistad
e. Los Defensors del Alamo
Q. 6Interest groups representing _____ have had little influence on public policy in Texas.
a. oil and gas companies
b. banking and financial organizations
c. insurance companies
d. organized labor
e. trucking companies
Q. 7Which of these is considered a result of Texas's present labor laws?
a. While corporations are required to publicly disclose all their major activities, labor unions are not.
b. Workers' compensation insurance, unemployment insurance payments, and other benefits are lower than those of most other industrial states.
c. The minimum wage in Texas is set at 15 per hour, more than doubling the federal requirements.
d. Union membership is a requirement for employment in Texas.
e. All of these are results of the laws.
Q. 8Traditionally, organized labor has been allied with which group?
a. Democratic Party
b. Republican Party
c. big business
d. spiritual groups
e. none of these