Over time, social welfare programs have expanded from help for the destitute to providing some level of security, health, education, and employment for the
working poor.
FALSE
Most social welfare programs in the U.S. can be traced back to the 19th Century.
FALSE
In 1996, AFDC was replaced by Temporary Aid to
Needy Families (TANF).
TRUE
School funding comes mostly from the federal
government.
FALSE
Charter schools are paid for by public funds but are relatively free to choose what to
teach, what to spend money on, and whom to hire.
TRUE
Most economic regulation was undertaken by the national government during our
Nations 1st Century.
FALSE
In 1998, there was a budget surplus.
TRUE
The reserve requirement was established by
Congress and executed by the Federal Reserve Board.
TRUE
In the 19th Century, state
governments were active in promoting and regulating economic activities.
TRUE
The national government is not involved in
environmental protection and pollution control.
FALSE
Making and implementing foreign policy is a
power clearly given to the National Government.
TRUE
The Framers agreed that the U.S. should be an active world power.
FALSE
The media play a role in shaping the foreign policy agenda.
TRUE
The Soviet Union collapsed on September 11,
2001.
FALSE
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1950 as a regional
defense alliance and was the first peacetime military alliance made by the U.S.
TRUE
The Texas State Budget is the third lowest in the Nation.
FALSE
Federal funding makes up over 1/3rd
of the Texas State budget.
TRUE
Texas adopted a state income tax in 1913.
FALSE
Health and Human Services are the second largest
expenditures in the Texas Budget
TRUE
According to the federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Texas colleges and universities may use race as part of an “affirmative action” program to enhance
student diversity.
