Question 1

Detail the two main categories of special districts (school and noneducation special districts).Choose a type of special district and provide an understanding of its general functions and the services it provides.

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The two main categories of special distr...

Question 2

Which county official is responsible for recordkeeping and conducting elections?

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A)   County clerk
B)   County judge
C)   County tax assessor-collector
D)   County auditor
E)   County attorney

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason that Texas has so many special districts?

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A)   Many local needs are confined to the boundaries of cities and counties.
B)   Restrictive provisions in the municipal charters make it difficult for an existing government to take on new tasks.
C)   Individuals create special districts to make money for the state.
D)   The state provides an abundance of provisions to meet local needs.
E)   Many local needs cut across the boundaries of cities and counties,and individuals create special districts to make money for themselves.

Question 4

Which of the following would be an example of a special district?

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A)   Water supply district
B)   Congressional district
C)   Election precinct
D)   Commissioner precinct
E)   Council district

Question 5

Describe the authority under which school districts must operate.Include an understanding of district autonomy and state authority,including the role of the state board of education and the role of federal regulations in the administration of education at the local level.

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School districts must operate under the ...

Question 6

Who has responsibility for enforcing the law and keeping the peace in each county?

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A)   County sheriff
B)   County judge
C)   Justice of the peace
D)   County court of law judge
E)   County constable

Question 7

In which form of municipal government does the mayor share appointive and removal power with a city council?

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A)   Strong mayor-council
B)   Weak mayor-council
C)   Commission
D)   Council-manager
E)   Metropolis

Question 8

How often must cities redistrict?

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A)   Every 2 years
B)   Every 5 years
C)   Every 10 years
D)   Every 20 years
E)   They don't have to redistrict.

Question 9

In Texas,what are voluntary associations of local governments that perform regional planning activities,among other things,called?

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A)   Metro governments
B)   Special districts
C)   Councils of government
D)   Interest groups
E)   Confederation of governments

Question 10

Would it be appropriate to describe home-rule cities as a type of direct democracy? Why or why not?

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Home-rule cities are not typically descr...

Question 11

Which of these defines the term metro government?

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A)   Consolidation of several existing local governments under one umbrella authority
B)   Intergovernmental agreements among city and county governments in metropolitan areas
C)   Annexation of land by city governments in urban areas
D)   Counties taking over city government functions,but leaving the city to collect the taxes
E)   A government created from a council of governments

Question 12

How many counties are in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)   254
B)   906
C)   1,213
D)   4,128
E)   439

Question 13

Under a municipal annexation law enacted by the legislature in 1963 in an attempt to assist cities grappling with suburban sprawl,which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cities have extraterritorial jurisdiction,or limited authority,outside their city boundaries.
B)   Within the extraterritorial jurisdiction,a home-rule city could regulate some aspects of development.
C)   Within the extraterritorial jurisdiction,a home-rule city could annex contiguous unincorporated areas without a vote by those who live there.
D)   Within the extraterritorial jurisdiction,incorporated areas could not be annexed without consent of their residents.
E)   Within the extraterritorial jurisdiction,cities have unlimited authority outside their city boundaries.

Question 14

In which system may voters cast a number of votes equal to the number of positions available?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cumulative voting
B)   Single-member district
C)   At-large
D)   Democratic centralist
E)   Fractional quota voting

Question 15

Which county official represents the state in civil and criminal cases and provides legal advice to county officials?

Accepted Answer

A)   County attorney
B)   Attorney general
C)   County judge
D)   District judge
E)   District attorney

Question 16

Describe the four forms of municipal government used in Texas,including their characteristics and principal strengths and weaknesses.What form of municipal government do you think would be best for your city and why?

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In Texas, there are four forms of munici...

Question 17

Explain the funding challenges facing public education.What should the state government do to address issues of inequity and inadequate funding?

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The funding challenges facing public edu...

Question 18

What is the role of a council of governments (COGs)?

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A Council of Governments (COG) is a regi...

Question 19

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a council-manager form of government?

Accepted Answer

A)   A mayor with power to veto council actions
B)   A city manager appointed by the city council
C)   An elected mayor and city council
D)   A city manager responsible for managing the city's departments
E)   A city manager who exerts strong influence

Question 20

Explain why municipal (city)governments are formed in Texas.Include a description of the minimum number of people required to form a city,the types of city government charters available,and the basic functions cities perform.

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Explain the funding challenges facing public education.What should the state government do to address issues of inequity and inadequate funding?

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In which form of municipal government does the mayor share appointive and removal power with a city council?

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Describe the four forms of municipal government used in Texas,including their characteristics and principal strengths and weaknesses.What form of municipal government do you think would be best for your city and why?

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Which of these defines the term metro government?

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Who has responsibility for enforcing the law and keeping the peace in each county?

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Describe the authority under which school districts must operate.Include an understanding of district autonomy and state authority,including the role of the state board of education and the role of federal regulations in the administration of education at the local level.

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Under a municipal annexation law enacted by the legislature in 1963 in an attempt to assist cities grappling with suburban sprawl,which of the following statements is not true?

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How many counties are in Texas?

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Which of the following is a reason that Texas has so many special districts?

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Which county official represents the state in civil and criminal cases and provides legal advice to county officials?

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What is the role of a council of governments (COGs)?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a council-manager form of government?

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In which system may voters cast a number of votes equal to the number of positions available?

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Explain why municipal (city)governments are formed in Texas.Include a description of the minimum number of people required to form a city,the types of city government charters available,and the basic functions cities perform.

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Which county official is responsible for recordkeeping and conducting elections?

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How often must cities redistrict?

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Would it be appropriate to describe home-rule cities as a type of direct democracy? Why or why not?

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Detail the two main categories of special districts (school and noneducation special districts).Choose a type of special district and provide an understanding of its general functions and the services it provides.

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