Law and Politics

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In response to the Hopwood ruling and potential declines in minority students in Texas universities, ... Started by appyboo	3 Replies 117 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nothere
When publicly questioning global warming during his 2012 presidential campaign, Texas Governor Rick ... Started by mikaylakyoung	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ynlevi
The public policy process ends permanently following initial government action on an issue. ... Started by frankwu	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by djofnc
Because almost all public policies have costs, the budgetary process is at the center of policy ... Started by segrsyd	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dreamfighter72
Program assessment and evaluation seldom become the basis for future policy and funding decisions. ... Started by humphriesbr@me.com	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Missbam101
Unlike most other states and the federal government, the Texas Constitution allows for the state ... Started by ts19998	1 Replies 92 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yuyiding
Regressive taxes are those that disproportionately affect lower-income groups. Indicate whether ... Started by Mr.Thesaxman	1 Replies 114 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by parker125
General obligation bonds in Texas must be approved by voters through constitutional amendments. ... Started by sheilaspns	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ankilker
Public education in Texas through the twelfth grade is financed primarily by grants from the federal ... Started by Lobcity	3 Replies 166 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SVictor
The University of Texas and Texas A&M University have some of the state's best educational ... Started by 09madisonrousseau09	1 Replies 380 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by orangecrush
The Texas prison system was declared unconstitutional in the Ruiz v. Estelle case in 1980. ... Started by Evvie72	1 Replies 138 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by nguyenhoanhat
When and why was the Texas state lottery created? Should the lottery be continued in its current ... Started by clippers!	1 Replies 189 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kalskdjl1212
In 1999 Austin beat out Los Angeles to be declared the city with the dirtiest air in the country. ... Started by futuristic	1 Replies 99 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by peilian
What are self-supporting and general obligation bonds? For what are they typically used in Texas? ... Started by nevelica	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by heinisk01
In what way was tuition deregulation in Texas regressive? What will be an ideal ... Started by anshika	1 Replies 50 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jody Vaughn
What have been the major policies toward abortion and women's health adopted by Texas since 2011? ... Started by beccaep	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ebe
Explain how the Texas constitutional requirement for a balanced budget shapes the budgetary process. ... Started by go.lag	3 Replies 102 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by uniquea123
What was the nature of the issues that led to the Ruiz v. Estelle case, and what was the ruling in ... Started by DelorasTo	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by akemokai
The biggest share of state expenditures (including federal funds appropriated by the legislature) is ... Started by big1devin	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ambernicolefink
Texas leads the nation in which of the following? A. Coal production B. Solar power C. ... Started by OSWALD	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by courtney_bruh
The authors of the textbook use the words of Thomas Dye to define public policy as A) laws that ... Started by Shelles	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by katkat_flores
Which of the following most accurately describes the tax system in Texas? A) Among the most ... Started by ENagel	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bookworm410
Since the Texas Constitution generally prohibits the state from going into debt, how is the state ... Started by fnuegbu	1 Replies 141 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lolol
In Texas, what is the main source of tax revenue for the state government? A) Personal income tax ... Started by 09madisonrousseau09	1 Replies 379 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by af
Elementary and secondary public education in Texas is funded by a combination of state and local ... Started by wenmo	3 Replies 161 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jessicaduplan