Which agency typically regulates the electric and phone companies?
a. the Department of Health and Human Services
b. the Public Utilities Commission
c. the Texas Railroad Commission
d. the Interstate Commerce Commission
Q. 2Which statement is true of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board?
a. It is an elected body.
b. It oversees all higher education in Texas.
c. It is a nine-member board, appointed by the comptroller.
d. It oversees only private colleges in Texas.
Q. 3The governor of Texas appoints the members of which board?
a. the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
b. the State Board of Education
c. the Texas Railroad Commission
d. the Texas Department of Agriculture
Q. 4Jason was considered as a candidate for the post of executive director of the department of transportation. However, he was rejected when he did not meet the selection criteria. What is likely to be the reason for his rejection?
a. He only had work experience of 15 years.
b. He was not an engineer.
c. His election campaign was not strong.
d. He was not nominated by the governor.
Q. 5Jesse wants to bring to the notice of the concerned authorities that the population of swans in the pond near his office is decreasing due to insufficient water. Which organization should he approach regarding the matter?
a. the Texas Workforce Commission
b. the Parks and Wildlife Department
c. the Public Utility Commission
d. the Sunset Advisory Commission
Q. 6Which of the following departments is a part of the Health and Human Services Commission?
a. the Texas Department of Agriculture
b. the State Highway Department
c. the Aging and Disability Department
d. the Texas Department of Transportation
Q. 7The electricity supply to Daphne's neighborhood has been inadequate lately. She has decided to form an interest group to bring the issue to the government's notice. Which department is most likely to address this issue?
a. the Texas Water Development Board
b. the Parks and Wildlife Department
c. the Public Utility Commission
d. the Sunset Advisory Commission