The individualistic political culture of Texas has led to the repeated defeat of proposed sin taxes

The economic idea that if business flourishes, prosperity will follow and benefits will accrue to all Texans is called

a. liberalism. b. traditionalism. c. laissez faire. d. trickle-down theory. e. conservatism.

Which of these can be considered an example of direct democracy?

a. Citizens voting on a ballot referendum
b. The media openly criticizing elected officials
c. Political candidates from different parties running for office
d. A government holding free and fair elections at regular intervals