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12 Cards in this Set
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1) Trends in Texas politics between 1970s and 1990s (see graphic in lecture)
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2) party that controls a majority of seats in Texas Legislature
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Republicans
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3) was the 2008 Texas presidential primary consequential, given that it was held one month after Super Tuesday
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X
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4) ideology of most Texas governors
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X
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5) executive positions in Texas which have veto powers
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X
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6) understand governor’s veto powers (scenario given)
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X
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7. term limits for Texas Governor
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None. The TX G has no term limits
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8) what did Rick Perry do in 2006 to win the support of religious conservatives in advance of his reelection bid for governor
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X
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9) land commissioner: what do interest earnings on oil and gas investment pay for?
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TX schools (K-12, and some state universities)
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10) why does Texas have a reputation as a law and order state
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11) what does Texas spend more money on than any other spending item
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financing the public schools
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12) amount of tax on each gallon of gasoline
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20 cents per gallon
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