Author Question: Who was the first Texas Republican elected in a statewide vote in the last half of the 20th century? ... (Read 107 times)

PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Who was the first Texas Republican elected in a statewide vote in the last half of the 20th century?

A) John Tower
B) William Clements
C) Rick Perry
D) John Cornyn

Question 2

James Madison referred to the system of federalism as the middle ground of government types. What did he mean by this statement?

A) The federal system is very weak because it fails to establish itself in contrast to unitary and confederation systems.
B) Unitary systems and confederation systems are opposing ends of the continuum. Federalism has elements of both systems but is the best attempt to balance the powers and needs of the state versus federal governments.
C) The government fails to take a definitive stance subordinating its power to other government entities.
D) Federalism is the second most preferred system of government, after the unitary system.
E) The federal system abolishes the individual powers of the central and state governments in favor of a weaker, but more balanced, hybrid government.