Exam 3: Local Governments

Since Texas voters tend to be resistant to property tax increases, municipal governments are often forced to

In the ___________ form of municipal government, the mayor shares appointive and removal power with a city council.

In the 50 counties with no county attorney, the function is performed by

The process for removing an elected official during his/her term through a popular vote, is referred toas

Which of the following views of local government power dictates that local government should only have those powers expressly granted by the state?

What is the difference between Dillon's Rule and the Cooley Doctrine? Which does Texas follow more closely and in what ways does this effect the relationship between state and local governments here?

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

A proposed law arising from a citizen petition is called a(n)

A unit of local government performing a single function (such as providing schools or hospitals) for a designated geographic area is a

Which of the following would not be an example of a special district?

There are a variety of forms of local government in Texas, including

In Texas, a community with a population of less than 5,000 may become a(n)

Most Texas cities struggle to provide basic services because

Of the following county officials, who is appointed by the district judge?

Approximately _______ percent of Texans reside in cities.

To cut costs and introduce residents to e-technology, Bexar county created a