The secretary of state, the commissioner of education, and the commissioner of insurance are all appointed by the Governor.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2A fervent belief that government should protect the little people of society from wealthy individuals and corporations has historically been known as
a. economic conservatism.
b. populism.
c. libertarianism.
d. liberalism.
e. social conservatism.
Q. 3In spite of being the smaller chamber, the Senate has more standing committees than the House.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4In Texas, primary elections are administered by officials of the
a. city government.
b. county government.
c. state government.
d. national government.
e. political parties.
Q. 5In Texas, which of the following types of voters would most likely support the Republican party?
a. Anglo, labor union member, Catholic
b. Rural, Anglo, low income
c. Mexican American, lawyer, El Paso resident
d. African American, East Texas resident, farmer
e. Anglo, upper class, professional, evangelical Protestant
Q. 6The positions of president pro tempore of the Senate and speaker pro tempore of the House rival the positions of lieutenant governor and speaker in importance.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7In the case of Texas v. White in 1869, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that the right of Texas to secede from the union was absolutely null.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false