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Question 31

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Regulation of the oil and gas industry in Texas is the responsibility of

A) the Public Utility Commission.
B) the Interstate Commerce Commission.
C) the Energy Regulatory Commission.
D) the Texas Railroad Commission.
E) the Attorney General.

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An interest group that benefits from the programs of an administrative agency is called a

A) clientele group.
B) subject group.
C) focus group.
D) caucus.
E) beneficiary.

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Which of the following officials certifies elections and maintains records on campaign expenditures?

Explain to whom unelected bureaucrats are accountable in Texas.Discuss whether the methods used by Texas to ensure bureaucratic accountability are adequate.Explain how sunset laws and whistle blowing might lead to greater accountability.

The term legislative oversight refers to any situation in which the bureaucracy acts without the knowledge and approval of the legislature.

Bureaucracy is a type of organization associated with red tape,specialization,and

Members of appointed boards and commissions in Texas serve six-year overlapping terms,without pay.

The official published record of administrative decisions,rules and regulations is called

Modern discussions of bureaucratic structures began with the work of Max Weber.

Which of the following offices represents the state and its agencies in court when the state is a party to a case?

The civil service system is designed to select government administrators based upon merit and to protect them from outside political influence.

Sunset reviews are conducted by a twelve-member Sunset Advisory Commission composed of only senators and representatives who are led by a chair from either the House or the Senate.

In Texas,the state administration reflects the policy preferences of an individualistic-traditionalistic political culture.

The relationship between the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Good Roads and Transportation Association is an example of an agency/clientele relationship.

Texas has far more public employees per 10,000 population than any other state.