Questions and Answers
By what percentage is the Texas Water Development Board projecting water demand to rise by 2060?
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)?
What is the Texas DREAM Act of 2001 primarily concerned with?
What is the definition of politics?
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What is the term for the power of the government to take private property for public use?
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What is the term for a program of land redevelopment in blighted areas of cities?
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What is the term for government action designed to meet a public need or goal?
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What is the term for the values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns that develop over time and shape the politics and public policy of a particular region?
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What is the primary consequence of gentrification in urban areas?
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Which subculture believes the government should actively promote general welfare and social justice?
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Which region of Texas is known for its rapid growth and is generally a Republican stronghold?
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What is the dominant economy in the Gulf Coast region of Texas?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of East Texas?
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Which political scientist developed the theory of the three political subcultures?
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What is the demographic makeup of Texas in terms of ethnic groups?
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Which region of Texas has a mix of Democratic and Republican voters?
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Study Notes
Poverty and Social Problems in Texas
- By 2019, Texas achieved its lowest poverty rate in a decade.
- Texas has the highest percentage and most significant number of uninsured residents.
Water Issues in Texas
- The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) projects a 22% increase in water demand by 2060.
- Water usage per Texas fracking well has increased by 770%.
- The TWDB was established in 1957 to manage water resources in Texas.
Immigration in Texas
- Texas has a large undocumented immigrant population.
- The impact of immigration on the economy is complex.
- The Texas DREAM Act (2001) provides undocumented students with access to in-state tuition rates at Texas public universities.
- The Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 aimed to reform the visa system to address concerns about immigration and security.
Definitions
- Government: A public institution with authority to formulate, adopt, implement, and enforce public policies for a society.
- Politics: The process of policymaking involving conflict and cooperation between political parties and other groups.
- Public Policy: Government action designed to meet a public need or goal as determined by a legislative body or other authorized officials.
- Political Culture: The values, attitudes, traditions, habits, and general behavioral patterns shaping the politics and public policy of a particular region.
- Eminent Domain: The power of the government to take private property for public use.
- Urban Renewal: A program of land redevelopment in blighted areas of cities.
- Gentrification: The process of renovating and improving a run-down urban area, often leading to higher property values and displacement of lower-income residents.
Political Cultures
- Individualistic Subculture: Emphasizes limited government, individual initiative, and a pragmatic approach to politics.
- Moralistic Subculture: Believes the government should actively promote general welfare and social justice.
- Traditionalistic Subculture: Favors maintaining the status quo and views government as a vehicle for preserving established power structures.
Texas Subcultures
- Individualistic and Traditionalistic Subcultures have shaped Texas's political landscape.
- Daniel Elazar developed the theory of the three political subcultures.
Regions of Texas
- West Texas Plains: Dominated by agriculture and the Ogallala Aquifer, with a Republican base.
- The Border: A region sensitive to the Mexican economy, with a strong Catholic presence and a Democratic base.
- Central Texas: Home to state government, universities, high-tech industries, tourism, and military bases, with a mix of Democratic and Republican voters.
- North Texas: Includes the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, known for rapid growth, and is generally a Republican stronghold.
- East Texas: Marked by racial segregation, a strong evangelical Christian presence, and political conservatism, with a predominantly Republican region.
- Gulf Coast: A region whose economy is heavily reliant on petrochemicals, with a mix of Democratic and Republican voters.
Texas Demographics
- Largest, Second, and Third Ethnic Groups: Hispanics/Latinos, Whites (Non-Hispanic/Latinos), and Black/African Americans.
- Texas has a diverse religious landscape.
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This quiz covers various social and economic issues in Texas, including poverty rates, healthcare, and water management. It delves into statistics and projections related to these topics, highlighting the state's challenges and initiatives.
