Why Have State and Local Governments,including Those in Texas,continued to Grow

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why have state and local governments,including those in Texas,continued to grow despite opposition from much of the public?

• A)National government mandates that states improve water, air, and education.
• B)The United States has experienced high population growth.
• C)Liberal presidential agendas have led to high growth in governments.
• D)National government mandates that states improve water, air, and education; and the United States has experienced high population growth.
• E)National government mandates that states improve water, air, and education; the United States has experienced high population growth; and liberal presidential agendas have led to high growth in governments.

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