According to life expectancy rates, which group has the longest life expectancy?
a. black males
b. white males
c. black females
d. white females
The failure of researchers to include women in their research results in differential medical treatment for women.
a. true
b. false
People in the United States pay more for health services than people in other developed nations.
a. true
b. false
In which of the following groups or interests did the authors of the Texas Constitution appear to have the most confidence and trust?
a) elected officials
b) voters
c) bankers
d) the railroads
e) federal government officials
The likelihood of being covered by health insurance increases with income.
a. true
b. false
Deinstitutionalization moved people onto the streets and into the jails.
a. true
b. false
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the authors of the Texas Constitution written in 1875?
a) They wanted to strengthen local government by granting local officeholders broad discretion to enact policies.
b) They wanted to limit judges' discretion in interpreting the state constitution by writing a highly detailed document.
c) They wanted to limit the governor's power by providing for the election of several other executive branch officials.
d) They wanted to control the excesses of big business.
e) They reduced the power of the legislature.
Women continue to be underrepresented in the field of medicine today.
a. true
b. false
Which of the following features is found in BOTH the Texas and American Constitutions?
a) a bill of rights
b) separation of powers
c) a bicameral legislature
d) checks and balances
e) All of the above
How did the Texas Constitution written in 1875 compare with other state constitutions written during the same period?
a) The Texas Constitution was different in that it provided for the election of most public officials, whereas most other state constitutions provided for the appointment of most public officials.
b) The Texas Constitution was different in that it was longer and more detailed, whereas most other state constitutions were short, general documents.
c) The Texas Constitution was different in that it included more restrictions on the power of government than most other state constitutions written during the period.
d) The Texas Constitution was similar to other state constitutions written during the period.
e) The Texas Constitution was different in that it allowed for greater direct democracy.
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