Question 1

One of the problems with Texas government is that there are no regional councils that promote coordinated planning across local governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the main difference between a special district and a county?

Accepted Answer

A)  A special district provides only one specific service within a geographic region. 
B)  A county is formed in terms of population density, while a special district is created geographically. 
C)  Special districts are controlled by incorporated cities, unlike county government. 
D)  Special districts are created by municipalities, while counties are created by the state. 
A)  A special district provides only one specific service within a geographic region. 
B)  A county is formed in terms of population density, while a special district is created geographically. 
C)  Special districts are controlled by incorporated cities, unlike county government. 
D)  Special districts are created by municipalities, while counties are created by the state.

Question 3

All of the following are functions of county government EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  law enforcement. 
B)  bridge and road construction. 
C)  flood control. 
D)  record keeping. 
A)  law enforcement. 
B)  bridge and road construction. 
C)  flood control. 
D)  record keeping.

Question 4

In large Texas counties,the ________ prepares the county budget.

Accepted Answer

A)  sheriff 
B)  constable 
C)  auditor 
D)  clerk 
A)  sheriff 
B)  constable 
C)  auditor 
D)  clerk

Question 5

Home-rule charters provide for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  forming government that operates in the city. 
B)  specifying the number of members serving on the city's governing body. 
C)  granting the governing body the power to annex land adjacent to the city. 
D)  requiring cities to have a population of less than 5,000. 
A)  forming government that operates in the city. 
B)  specifying the number of members serving on the city's governing body. 
C)  granting the governing body the power to annex land adjacent to the city. 
D)  requiring cities to have a population of less than 5,000.

Question 6

In Texas,________ create(s)special districts.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Texas legislature 
B)  the governor 
C)  Texas voters in the areas that will be covered 
D)  the county commissioners' court, with local voter approval 
A)  the Texas legislature 
B)  the governor 
C)  Texas voters in the areas that will be covered 
D)  the county commissioners' court, with local voter approval

Question 7

A school district is

Accepted Answer

A)  a special district. 
B)  administered by the county commissioners' court. 
C)  ruled by the federal government in Washington, D.C. 
D)  established by each incorporated city. 
A)  a special district. 
B)  administered by the county commissioners' court. 
C)  ruled by the federal government in Washington, D.C. 
D)  established by each incorporated city.

Question 8

A ________ form of government is one in which public policies are developed by the city council and executive and administrative functions are assigned to a professional city manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  commissioner 
B)  council manager 
C)  council mayor 
D)  mayor-city manager 
A)  commissioner 
B)  council manager 
C)  council mayor 
D)  mayor-city manager

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a restriction on the powers of the mayor in some strong-mayor council systems of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonpartisan elections 
B)  appointive and removal powers 
C)  control of the legislative agenda of the city council 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  nonpartisan elections 
B)  appointive and removal powers 
C)  control of the legislative agenda of the city council 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 10

Texas believed that the local center of government,the county seat,should be accessible to interest groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the types,functions,and challenges of special purpose districts in Texas.Who creates them? How are they created? What is their role?

Accepted Answer

a.Origins: Special purpose districts are

Question 12

Each county in Texas is required by the state constitution to have approximately the same number of residents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The mayor and city council members are subject to recall if ________ percent of the qualified voters in a district sign a petition of recall and a recall election is successful.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  10 
D)  5 
A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  10 
D)  5

Question 14

San Antonio and Dallas both have council-manager forms of government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the level of popularity of the commissioner system of city government in Texas today?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most popular form of city government in Texas. 
B)  No city in Texas today has a pure commissioner system, but a handful claim a variation of the system. 
C)  While less popular than the mayor-council system, the commissioner system is used by more than 100 cities in Texas today. 
D)  Commissioner systems have never been used in Texas. 
A)  It is the most popular form of city government in Texas. 
B)  No city in Texas today has a pure commissioner system, but a handful claim a variation of the system. 
C)  While less popular than the mayor-council system, the commissioner system is used by more than 100 cities in Texas today. 
D)  Commissioner systems have never been used in Texas.

Question 16

One of the most important social services provided by counties is

Accepted Answer

A)  indigent health care. 
B)  indigent defense. 
C)  animal control. 
D)  sanitation. 
A)  indigent health care. 
B)  indigent defense. 
C)  animal control. 
D)  sanitation.

Question 17

Texas counties have their origins

Accepted Answer

A)  in the Texas Constitution. 
B)  in municipalities. 
C)  in the federal government. 
D)  with the United States Supreme Court. 
A)  in the Texas Constitution. 
B)  in municipalities. 
C)  in the federal government. 
D)  with the United States Supreme Court.

Question 18

In Texas,what is the name of the officer who presides over the county commissioners' court?

Accepted Answer

A)  county judge 
B)  executive commissioner 
C)  justice of the peace 
D)  sheriff 
A)  county judge 
B)  executive commissioner 
C)  justice of the peace 
D)  sheriff

Question 19

Which of the following statements about counties in Texas is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counties are an administrative arm of the state government. 
B)  There are over 250 counties in Texas. 
C)  Each county has four county commissioners. 
D)  All counties have approximately the same number of people. 
A)  Counties are an administrative arm of the state government. 
B)  There are over 250 counties in Texas. 
C)  Each county has four county commissioners. 
D)  All counties have approximately the same number of people.

Question 20

In a weak-mayor form of government,power is

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized. 
B)  diversified. 
C)  centralized. 
D)  shared. 
A)  decentralized. 
B)  diversified. 
C)  centralized. 
D)  shared.

One of the problems with Texas government is that there are no regional councils that promote coordinated planning across local governments.

What is the main difference between a special district and a county?

All of the following are functions of county government EXCEPT

In large Texas counties,the ________ prepares the county budget.

Home-rule charters provide for all of the following EXCEPT

In Texas,________ create(s)special districts.

A school district is

A ________ form of government is one in which public policies are developed by the city council and executive and administrative functions are assigned to a professional city manager.

Which of the following is considered a restriction on the powers of the mayor in some strong-mayor council systems of government?

Texas believed that the local center of government,the county seat,should be accessible to interest groups.

Describe the types,functions,and challenges of special purpose districts in Texas.Who creates them? How are they created? What is their role?

Each county in Texas is required by the state constitution to have approximately the same number of residents.

The mayor and city council members are subject to recall if ________ percent of the qualified voters in a district sign a petition of recall and a recall election is successful.

San Antonio and Dallas both have council-manager forms of government.

What is the level of popularity of the commissioner system of city government in Texas today?

One of the most important social services provided by counties is

Texas counties have their origins

In Texas,what is the name of the officer who presides over the county commissioners' court?

Which of the following statements about counties in Texas is INCORRECT?

In a weak-mayor form of government,power is

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Exam 10: Local Government

One of the problems with Texas government is that there are no regional councils that promote coordinated planning across local governments.

What is the main difference between a special district and a county?

All of the following are functions of county government EXCEPT

In large Texas counties,the ________ prepares the county budget.

Home-rule charters provide for all of the following EXCEPT

In Texas,________ create(s)special districts.

A school district is

A ________ form of government is one in which public policies are developed by the city council and executive and administrative functions are assigned to a professional city manager.

Which of the following is considered a restriction on the powers of the mayor in some strong-mayor council systems of government?

Texas believed that the local center of government,the county seat,should be accessible to interest groups.

Describe the types,functions,and challenges of special purpose districts in Texas.Who creates them? How are they created? What is their role?

Each county in Texas is required by the state constitution to have approximately the same number of residents.

The mayor and city council members are subject to recall if ________ percent of the qualified voters in a district sign a petition of recall and a recall election is successful.

San Antonio and Dallas both have council-manager forms of government.

What is the level of popularity of the commissioner system of city government in Texas today?

One of the most important social services provided by counties is

Texas counties have their origins

In Texas,what is the name of the officer who presides over the county commissioners' court?

Which of the following statements about counties in Texas is INCORRECT?

In a weak-mayor form of government,power is

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

Filters