Test Bank for Jones_Texas Politics Today_20e Chapter 1-12 Chapter 1 1. What has gradually eroded the dominance of the traditional political culture in Texas? a. Urbanization b. Globalization and foreign trade c. Catholicism d. Continued dominance of the oil industry ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom's: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Introduction QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6.6.1 - Define political culture. 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas. DATE CREATED: 8/20/2025 9:43 AM DATE MODIFIED: 8/20/2025 9:49 AM 2. Which generation of Texans is more likely to identify as liberal than other generations? a. Generation Z b. Generation X c. Baby Boomers d. Silent Generation ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy Bloom's: Remember/Understand REFERENCES: Political Culture, Partisanship, and Public Policy QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 6.6.6 - Explain how political culture influences policy in Texas. 8 - Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas. DATE CREATED: 8/20/2025 9:49 AM DATE MODIFIED: 8/20/2025 9:54 AM 3. According to recent polling data available, what percentage of Texans self-identify as liberal? a. 30 percent b. 45 percent c. 25 percent d. 55 percent ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy