Exam 6: Local Governments in Texas

In which type of city government do voters elect people directly to oversee city departments?

Who is responsible for receiving,maintaining,and disbursing county funds?

The authority to establish and maintain a free public school system is contained in which article of the Texas Constitution?

What change was noted when cities in Texas were forced to change to single-member districts for at least some city council seats?

The commission form of city government served as a transition from the

Argue for or against the reform of county government with an emphasis on county home rule.

The weak mayor's formal powers most resemble those of which other government official in Texas?

Explain what is meant when local governments are called "creatures of the states."

The primary source of revenue for counties is

In which type of city government does the mayor control the budget?

In smaller counties,state law allows the sheriff to act as

List and describe the three basic forms city governments have taken in Texas.

How are independent school districts governed and operated?

Bexar County,Texas,is an example of which category of local government?

For incorporation to proceed in Texas,first a minimum population of ________ citizens must be living within a two-square-mile area.

One suggestion for reform of county government that has been frequently made over the past 70 years involves

In Texas,education is primarily the responsibility of

Define extraterritorial jurisdiction and discuss how cities in Texas grow larger and gain territory.

County government was designed to meet the needs of and provide services to a(n)________ population.

Which of the following is a weakness of the council-manager form of city government?