Question

the texas constitution requires the legislature to pass a balanced budget.
true
false

13 true or false 2 points
of all state spending, less than 5% goes toward funding the state government itself.
true
false

14 true or false 2 points
the poverty rate in texas is higher than the national average.
true
false

15 true or false 2 points
texas has the highest rate of residents without health insurance in the us.
true
false

16 true or false 2 points
the current water supply in texas is enough to meet its projected demand for the next 50 years.

Explanation:

Analyze the Texas balanced budget requirement

The first question asks if the Texas Constitution requires a balanced budget. Under Article 3, Section 49a of the Texas Constitution (the "pay-as-you-go" limit), the state is strictly forbidden from borrowing money for its operating budget. The Comptroller of Public Accounts must certify that projected revenues will cover proposed expenditures before any appropriations bill can become law. This is a core component of the Texas Budget Process. Thus, this statement is True.

Analyze state government administration spending

Question 13 asks if less than 5% of all state spending goes toward funding the state government itself (general government administration). In the Texas state budget, the vast majority of Texas State Expenditures are dedicated to agencies dealing with health and human services, public and higher education, and business/economic development (transportation). General government administration historically accounts for a very small fraction of the budget, well under the 5% threshold. Thus, this statement is True.

Analyze the poverty rate in Texas

Question 14 states that the poverty rate in Texas is higher than the national average. According to official U.S. Census Bureau data, the poverty rate in Texas consistently hovers around 13% to 14%, which is higher than the national average of approximately 11.5%. Thus, this statement is True.

Analyze the health insurance coverage rate in Texas

Question 15 states that Texas has the highest rate of residents without health insurance in the United States. Demographic and health policy data consistently show that Texas has the highest uninsured rate of any state in the nation, often exceeding 16% to 18% of its population. Thus, this statement is True.

Analyze the long-term water supply in Texas

Question 16 states that the current water supply in Texas is enough to meet its projected demand for the next 50 years. According to the Texas Water Development Board's State Water Plan, the state's existing water supplies are projected to decrease, while the demand is projected to increase significantly due to rapid population growth. Without implementing water management strategies, Texas faces severe water shortages over the next 50 years. Thus, this statement is False.

Answer:

Question 12

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 13

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 14

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 15

• True (Correct answer)
• False

Question 16

• True
• False (Correct answer)