Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A Council of Governments (COG) is a regi

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Home-rule cities are not typically descr

Question 4

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 
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 5

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The funding challenges facing public edu

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of these defines the term metro government?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 11

Which county official is responsible for recordkeeping and conducting elections?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How many counties are in Texas?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

In Texas, there are four forms of munici

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

School districts must operate under the

Question 16

How often must cities redistrict?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

Municipal (city) governments are formed

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

The two main categories of special distr

Question 19

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

Question 20

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. 
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of these defines the term metro government?

Which county official is responsible for recordkeeping and conducting elections?

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

How many counties are in Texas?

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?

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.

How often must cities redistrict?

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.

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.

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

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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Exam 3: Local Governments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of these defines the term metro government?

Which county official is responsible for recordkeeping and conducting elections?

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

How many counties are in Texas?

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?

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.

How often must cities redistrict?

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.

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.

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

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?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

The Judicial Branch

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Administration

The Criminal Justice System

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