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NClaborn

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Population growth slowed considerably during the 1980sless than 1 percent growth in 1987-88. What is an explanation for this statement?
 
  a. Extensive outmigration took place after the oil bust from 1984-1986.
  b. Texas's decreasing averages in areas like job and income growth discouraged people from migrating.
  c. There was a rise in worldwide demand for oil during the 1980s, causing native Texans to relocate as jobs opportunities expanded worldwide
  d. The political culture in Texas tended to be moralistic in nature at the time and discouraged outsiders from making Texas their new home

Question 2

A recommendation submitted by a leading economist to the Texas governor states that the government of Texas must invest significantly in building an educational infrastructure to remain secure in the future.
 
  Which statement is a potential barrier to such an initiative taking place?
  a. As per Elazar's theory, the political culture in Texas can be described as moralistic.
  b. Most of the Texan companies have stressed the need for educated rather than skilled employees.
  c. The economic dependence on a few sectors is causing a lot of political concern.
  d. Texans' belief in small government and lack of support for increases in taxes or governmental expenditures would hinder public approval.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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