Question

Which of the following statements about the state of Texas are true? Check all that apply. In general, most Texans are conservatives. Water from an underground aquifer assists agriculture in west Texas. Since its inception, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has not had a large impact on the state of Texas. The state of Texas spends more per person on education and other social services than most states in the United States.

Answer 1

The correct statements are the following:

• In general, most Texans are conservatives: This is true because the Republican Party (of conservative views) has historically controlled the seats for both houses in Congress, as well as state offices, meaning that the majority of the Texas population has a conservative view. The only locations where the Democratic Party (of liberal views) has predominance are Austin, Houston, and Dallas, and San Antonio.

• Water from an underground aquifer assists agriculture in West Texas: The state has 9 major aquifers and 22 minor aquifers capable of producing water for household use, municipalities, industry, and farms. Approximately 76% of the state underground water is used for irrigational purposes.