A cozy relationship between a state executive agency, a legislative committee, and an interest group ...

A cozy relationship between a state executive agency, a legislative committee, and an interest group describes
 
  A) a policy triathlon.
  B) an iron triangle.
  C) an issue network.
  D) a logroll.
  E) gerrymandering.

 Q. 2

Which of the following policy areas has the Texas legislature most frequently addressed over the longest period of time?
 
  A) Public education
  B) Electronic voting
  C) Global warming
  D) Toxic waste
  E) Terrorism

 Q. 3

Because of the nature of the Texas budget cycle, state agencies must anticipate spending needs up to _____ in advance.
 
  A) six months
  B) a year
  C) two years
  D) three years
  E) ten years

 Q. 4

Which of the following best describes the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Texas?
 
  A) The legislature has cut funding for the program and many children remain without insurance.
  B) The legislature has cut funding for the program because a growing percentage of Texas children are covered under their parents' health insurance policies.
  C) Texas offers very generous benefits and covers all children who are uninsured.
  D) CHIP offers affordable health insurance and covers an increasing percentage of Texas children every year since its inception.
  E) CHIP was declared unconstitutional by the Texas Supreme Court in 2008.

 Q. 5

As a lobbyist, which of the following would your clients most like to see you accomplish?
 
  A) Including funding that benefits your interest in the biennial budget
  B) Getting the Texas House to pass a bill that benefits your interest
  C) Getting the Texas Senate to pass a bill that benefits your interest
  D) Convincing the legislature to create a dedicated fund that benefits your interest
  E) Enacting a dedicated fund that benefits your interest through a constitutional amendment

 Q. 6

Texas's approach to criminal justice could best be described as focusing on addressing the root causes of crime, including poverty and inadequate public education.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

 Q. 7

Over 90 percent of funding for local schools comes from local property taxes.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

 Q. 8

Most Texans who earn more than 24,000 per year pay a state income tax of 6.25 on their personal income
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.