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Define politics
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The process of seeking or maintaining power - who gets what, when, and how.
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Define government
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Public institutions acting with authority to levy taxes and to allocate things for society. |
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Why Texas is referred to as a mosaic? |
The joining of small pieces of material, varied in shape and color, to produce a whole image. Often used to describe the social and cultural diversity that defines Texas.
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What did the Spanish do to establish a permanent presence in Texas? |
Spain used missions to subdue the people and make permanent settlements in areas they conquered.
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