Exam 12: Metropolitics: the Hole Problem of Government

Edgeless cities are described as ______ clear boundaries.

______ is not assumed in the Tiebout Model.

The Houston area is the country's largest MSA.

The federal arrangement of the U.S. Constitution sets up two levels of government: national and ______.

What is the difference between a metropolitan area and a megaregion?

Smart growth emphasizes ______.

What are some ways to address the problems of urban sprawl and metropolitan growth?

______is/are a point source of pollution.

According to the Tiebout Model, consolidated governments have a monopoly on public service delivery.

Exurbs tend to be which type of community?

Urban growth boundaries decrease the level of high-density developments within a designated area.

In which type of area do most Americans live?

______ is a by-product of a postwar population boom that created pressure for new development.

Sprawl has been criticized for its ______.

______ are communities in rural areas that often serve as bedroom communities for residents who work in a nearby urban area.

Gentrification often resuscitates decaying areas but also ______.

Viewing citizens as customers is a central part of ______.

Segregation and economic inequality are two negative side effects of ______.

The U.S Constitution addresses the idea of regional government.

Multijurisdictional causes and consequences do not apply to ______.