People in Texas are often uncertain or confused about which government or agency is responsible for what because __________.
a. the federalist system in the United States leaves so few functions in the hands of states
b. most government agencies do not have any policy responsibilities
c. the state constitution strictly defines what local governments may exist and what their powers are
d. there are so many governmental entities in the state, and many have overlapping functions
Q. 2Attacking government bureaucracy is a common theme in political campaigns in Texas because __________.
a. the message fits well with the state's dominant conservatism
b. government in Texas is more corrupt than anywhere else in the country
c. so few Texans benefit from any government services
d. public financing of campaigns supports such messages
Q. 3Characteristics of bureaucracies, according to Max Weber and other scholars, include __________.
a. decentralization of authority and small size
b. division of labor and specialization
c. personal relationships and lack of rules
d. job ambiguity and upward mobility
Q. 4While Texas voters are not typically supportive of expanding government, they approved a constitutional amendment in 2007 to create a new state agency __________.
a. to regulate the oil and gas industry
b. to examine ethics complaints against the legislature
c. to fight cancer
d. to monitor abortion clinics
Q. 5Identify at least five offices or entities in the executive branch other than the governor's office and explain their roles and powers. How do these offices reflect the powers of the Texas governor?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 6Compare and contrast the past four Texas governors in terms of leadership styles; interactions with the public, the media, and others; and major issues they did or did not address.
What lessons can you draw from this about the success or effectiveness of governors?
What will be an ideal response?
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