The state-federal program that provides direct cash payments to poor children and their families is?

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quiz 12

part2

Question	Answer
The ability of the business elite to deal directly with high-ranking government administrators to influence implementation of policy is called?	elite access
Which of the following statements best describes Texas and immigrants?	Texas assists those with unlawful immigration status with college tuition and business interest groups in Texas advocate on behalf of the same population
The state-federal program that provides direct cash payments to poor children and their families is?	Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Texas’s commitment to education began with which state constitution?	1836
Which is true regarding parks and recreation in Texas?	Despite some legislative increases in funding, state parks continue to struggle
The current Texas testing program (STAAR) is controversial because?	it requires end-of-course tests for some subjects.it is used for evaluating teachers and schools.in practice, it encourages teaching to the test
What statement best describes the status of homeschooling in Texas?	Homeschooling is a legal alternative to public schooling
Over the years criticism has been leveled at the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas attorney general for?	a lack of drive in pursuing nursing home violations
Because of its growing population, industry, and irrigation-based agriculture, Texas faces serious shortages of?	Water
Which model of public policy weighs costs and benefits, and helps select those producing the greatest benefits over costs?	rational
Which is NOT true regarding traffic accidents in Texas?	49 percent of crashes are caused by vehicle malfunction, weather, and road conditions
A study by the Commonwealth Fund, the SCAN Foundation and AARP has ranked Texas's long-term care system 42nd in the nation, largely due to?	quality of care issues in nursing homes
In Texas, education, health, and human services expenditures account for __________ of the state’s budget?	three-fourths
Under the “rule of capture,” underground water is controlled by?	individual landowners
The 84th Legislature House Bill 11 includes all of the following provisions EXCEPT?	banning sanctuary cities
How many community college districts are there in Texas?	50
As designed, the primary beneficiaries of Medicare are?	those age 65 and older
The approximate number of independent school districts in Texas is?	1,237
Electric providers in Texas are regulated by the?	Public Utilities Commission
Which of the following is NOT an example of public policy?	voters recalling an elected official
Texas is __________ the national average for median household income?	slightly below
Which statement best describes the relationship of agencies within the state to the Texas governor's office?	All agencies have substantial independence from the governor

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