Question 1

Counties handle many state government functions such as courts, record keeping, and law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the problems with the city-manager system of city government is that the political problems of the municipality may not be addressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The emphasis on partisan politics in county government can lead to governance problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following have been suggested to improve management practices for counties?

Accepted Answer

A)  adoption of a civil service system 
B)  adoption of centralized purchasing 
C)  unit road and bridge systems 
D)  all of the above have been suggested 
A)  adoption of a civil service system 
B)  adoption of centralized purchasing 
C)  unit road and bridge systems 
D)  all of the above have been suggested

Question 5

Counties do not possess one of the powers granted to cities. That power is the power to

Accepted Answer

A)  impose taxes on property 
B)  spend money on improvements such as airports and libraries 
C)  pass ordinances which govern such things as building codes and stray animals 
D)  appoint persons to serve as department heads 
A)  impose taxes on property 
B)  spend money on improvements such as airports and libraries 
C)  pass ordinances which govern such things as building codes and stray animals 
D)  appoint persons to serve as department heads

Question 6

The strong-mayor form of city government is most common among the nation's larger cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A city with a population of over _____ in Texas may choose to adopt a home-rule charter.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,500 
B)  5,000 
C)  10,000 
D)  100,000 
A)  1,500 
B)  5,000 
C)  10,000 
D)  100,000

Question 8

The legal status of the county is that of administrative sub-division of the state and as such counties do not have the option of home-rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the authors, really large cities often fare best with either a mayor-council or a mayor-manager form of city government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most cities in Texas utilize non-partisan elections for the selection of their city council and mayor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cities with a population greater than 5,000 are allowed to have a home-rule charter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Special districts in Texas are closely supervised by a single state agency located in the Secretary of State's office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Special districts have the advantage of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are easy to organize and operate 
B)  they offer great flexibility to solve problems 
C)  they are able to remove technical problems from the political arena 
D)  all of the above 
A)  they are easy to organize and operate 
B)  they offer great flexibility to solve problems 
C)  they are able to remove technical problems from the political arena 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following officers of the county is responsible for preparing a budget for county operations and submitting it to the Commissions Court in counties of less than 225,000?

Accepted Answer

A)  County Auditor 
B)  County Treasurer 
C)  County Judge 
D)  County Tax-Assessor Collector 
A)  County Auditor 
B)  County Treasurer 
C)  County Judge 
D)  County Tax-Assessor Collector

Question 15

The only responsibility of the county sheriff is to enforce county ordinances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the commission form of city government, the elected commissioners are responsible for running a city department and serving on the city's legislative body called the city commission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Municipal governments have the broadest source of income of any local governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

County government is the oldest form of local government in America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following officials is responsible for recording wills, deed, and property records?

Accepted Answer

A)  county judge 
B)  county clerk 
C)  county tax assessor-collector 
D)  county attorney 
A)  county judge 
B)  county clerk 
C)  county tax assessor-collector 
D)  county attorney

Question 20

The county commissioners court is the final court of appeals for cases arising in the county's judicial system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Counties handle many state government functions such as courts, record keeping, and law enforcement.

One of the problems with the city-manager system of city government is that the political problems of the municipality may not be addressed.

The emphasis on partisan politics in county government can lead to governance problems.

Which of the following have been suggested to improve management practices for counties?

Counties do not possess one of the powers granted to cities. That power is the power to

The strong-mayor form of city government is most common among the nation's larger cities.

A city with a population of over _____ in Texas may choose to adopt a home-rule charter.

The legal status of the county is that of administrative sub-division of the state and as such counties do not have the option of home-rule.

According to the authors, really large cities often fare best with either a mayor-council or a mayor-manager form of city government.

Most cities in Texas utilize non-partisan elections for the selection of their city council and mayor.

Cities with a population greater than 5,000 are allowed to have a home-rule charter.

Special districts in Texas are closely supervised by a single state agency located in the Secretary of State's office.

Special districts have the advantage of which of the following?

Which of the following officers of the county is responsible for preparing a budget for county operations and submitting it to the Commissions Court in counties of less than 225,000?

The only responsibility of the county sheriff is to enforce county ordinances.

In the commission form of city government, the elected commissioners are responsible for running a city department and serving on the city's legislative body called the city commission.

Municipal governments have the broadest source of income of any local governments.

County government is the oldest form of local government in America.

Which of the following officials is responsible for recording wills, deed, and property records?

The county commissioners court is the final court of appeals for cases arising in the county's judicial system.

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voters, Campaign, and Elections

The Legislature

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

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Exam 9: Local Government

Counties handle many state government functions such as courts, record keeping, and law enforcement.

One of the problems with the city-manager system of city government is that the political problems of the municipality may not be addressed.

The emphasis on partisan politics in county government can lead to governance problems.

Which of the following have been suggested to improve management practices for counties?

Counties do not possess one of the powers granted to cities. That power is the power to

The strong-mayor form of city government is most common among the nation's larger cities.

A city with a population of over _____ in Texas may choose to adopt a home-rule charter.

The legal status of the county is that of administrative sub-division of the state and as such counties do not have the option of home-rule.

According to the authors, really large cities often fare best with either a mayor-council or a mayor-manager form of city government.

Most cities in Texas utilize non-partisan elections for the selection of their city council and mayor.

Cities with a population greater than 5,000 are allowed to have a home-rule charter.

Special districts in Texas are closely supervised by a single state agency located in the Secretary of State's office.

Special districts have the advantage of which of the following?

Which of the following officers of the county is responsible for preparing a budget for county operations and submitting it to the Commissions Court in counties of less than 225,000?

The only responsibility of the county sheriff is to enforce county ordinances.

In the commission form of city government, the elected commissioners are responsible for running a city department and serving on the city's legislative body called the city commission.

Municipal governments have the broadest source of income of any local governments.

County government is the oldest form of local government in America.

Which of the following officials is responsible for recording wills, deed, and property records?

The county commissioners court is the final court of appeals for cases arising in the county's judicial system.

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voters, Campaign, and Elections

The Legislature

The Governor and State Administration

The Judiciary and the System of Justice

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Issues in Public Policy

Filters