Question 1

Which of the following statements about mandates is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) There is an increase in the number of mandates imposed by the federal government. 
B) There is a decrease in the number of mandates imposed by the state government. 
C) There is a decrease in the number of mandates imposed by all governments. 
D) There are no mandates in Texas. 
A) There is an increase in the number of mandates imposed by the federal government. 
B) There is a decrease in the number of mandates imposed by the state government. 
C) There is a decrease in the number of mandates imposed by all governments. 
D) There are no mandates in Texas.

Question 2

A rollback election does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Voters in nonschool district jurisdictions limit an increase in the property tax rate to no more than 8 percent. 
B) Voters in school district jurisdictions limit an increase in the property tax rate to no more than 8 percent. 
C) Voters in nonschool district and school jurisdictions limit an increase in the property tax rate to no more than 8 percent. 
D) The Texas constitution does not allow local governments to have roll back elections. 
A) Voters in nonschool district jurisdictions limit an increase in the property tax rate to no more than 8 percent. 
B) Voters in school district jurisdictions limit an increase in the property tax rate to no more than 8 percent. 
C) Voters in nonschool district and school jurisdictions limit an increase in the property tax rate to no more than 8 percent. 
D) The Texas constitution does not allow local governments to have roll back elections.

Question 3

Which is considered a county's most important financial officer?

Accepted Answer

A) The tax assessor-collector 
B) The treasurer 
C) The auditor 
D) The board of financial adjusters 
A) The tax assessor-collector 
B) The treasurer 
C) The auditor 
D) The board of financial adjusters

Question 4

Which of the following is not a form of local government?

Accepted Answer

A) Council-manager system 
B) Mayor-council system 
C) Commission system 
D) Strong manager-council system 
A) Council-manager system 
B) Mayor-council system 
C) Commission system 
D) Strong manager-council system

Question 5

A mayor in a weak-mayor city system wishes to promote an equal rights ordinance in his or her city.The ordinance,designed to guarantee rights of service to citizens regardless of sex,gender,race,disability,or sexual-orientation,is controversial in the city.What strategies are available to this mayor to achieve his or her legislative goal?

Accepted Answer

There are several strategies available t

Question 6

When it comes to the use of lobbyists to promote the needs of local government,which is an argument not used by critics?

Accepted Answer

A) Local government advocacy is a responsibility best met by local elected officials. 
B) Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for lobbyists. 
C) Money dedicated to lobbyists would be better spent on services and projects,especially when local governments face financial shortfalls. 
D) Local governments need additional leverage when it comes to combating unfunded mandates. 
A) Local government advocacy is a responsibility best met by local elected officials. 
B) Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for lobbyists. 
C) Money dedicated to lobbyists would be better spent on services and projects,especially when local governments face financial shortfalls. 
D) Local governments need additional leverage when it comes to combating unfunded mandates.

Question 7

Why have Texas cities generally resisted incorporating colonias? How should local governments be structured to tackle the problems faced by these communities?

Accepted Answer

Texas cities have generally resisted inc

Question 8

Do cities with lobbyists have an advantage in the state legislature? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Cities with lobbyists may have an advant

Question 9

Which factors influence the sources and amount of revenue used to meet a city's budgetary obligations?

Accepted Answer

A) Size of the city's population 
B) The amount and type of taxes a city is allowed to levy 
C) The total assessed value of taxable property within the city limits 
D) All of these choices are true. 
A) Size of the city's population 
B) The amount and type of taxes a city is allowed to levy 
C) The total assessed value of taxable property within the city limits 
D) All of these choices are true.

Question 10

Of the ten largest cities in the United States,Texas is home to how many of the largest cities?

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Three 
C) Two 
D) Five 
A) One 
B) Three 
C) Two 
D) Five

Question 11

Describe the major forms of municipal government.List the characteristics of each different type.​

Accepted Answer

The major forms of municipal government

Question 12

A mayor in a strong-mayor city system wishes to promote walking and bicycling in the city to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.The mayor wants to see a set of ordinances to create bicycle lanes and provide tax incentives for walking and biking to work.What strategies are available to this mayor to achieve his or her legislative goal?​

Accepted Answer

The mayor has several strategies availab

Question 13

Cities that limit the sale of beer and wine,freeze property taxes for seniors and people with disabilities,increase minimum wage,and place a cap on property tax rates is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) referendum. 
B) recall. 
C) initiative. 
D) mandate. 
A) referendum. 
B) recall. 
C) initiative. 
D) mandate.

Question 14

Property appraisals in all local governments are done by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) County clerks 
B) Tax-assessor collectors 
C) Countywide appraisal authority 
D) County auditors 
A) County clerks 
B) Tax-assessor collectors 
C) Countywide appraisal authority 
D) County auditors

Question 15

Which city governments have officials who act as both executives and legislators?

Accepted Answer

A) Strong-major councils 
B) Mayor-councils 
C) Commissions 
D) Weak-major councils 
A) Strong-major councils 
B) Mayor-councils 
C) Commissions 
D) Weak-major councils

Question 16

Which county official presides over the commissioners' court?

Accepted Answer

A) The county sheriff 
B) The county auditor 
C) The county clerk 
D) The county judge 
A) The county sheriff 
B) The county auditor 
C) The county clerk 
D) The county judge

Question 17

In a weak-mayor form of government,power is

Accepted Answer

A) decentralized. 
B) diversified. 
C) centralized. 
D) none of these choices is true. 
A) decentralized. 
B) diversified. 
C) centralized. 
D) none of these choices is true.

Question 18

Home-rule municipalities can set property tax rates as high as

Accepted Answer

A) $2.00 per $100 of assessed value. 
B) $2.50 per $100 of assessed value. 
C) $3.50 per $100 of assessed value. 
D) $1.50 per $100 of assessed value. 
A) $2.00 per $100 of assessed value. 
B) $2.50 per $100 of assessed value. 
C) $3.50 per $100 of assessed value. 
D) $1.50 per $100 of assessed value.

Question 19

Local governments use public debt (normally bond issues that must be approved by the voters in a referendum)to fund which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) City services 
B) Public assistance 
C) Roads,buildings,and public facilities 
D) Health care 
A) City services 
B) Public assistance 
C) Roads,buildings,and public facilities 
D) Health care

Question 20

The county sheriff has all of the following functions except

Accepted Answer

A) law enforcement in the county. 
B) hiring deputies. 
C) operating the city jail. 
D) delivering and executing court papers. 
A) law enforcement in the county. 
B) hiring deputies. 
C) operating the city jail. 
D) delivering and executing court papers.

Which of the following statements about mandates is correct?

A rollback election does which of the following?

Which is considered a county's most important financial officer?

Which of the following is not a form of local government?

When it comes to the use of lobbyists to promote the needs of local government,which is an argument not used by critics?

Why have Texas cities generally resisted incorporating colonias? How should local governments be structured to tackle the problems faced by these communities?

Do cities with lobbyists have an advantage in the state legislature? Why or why not?

Which factors influence the sources and amount of revenue used to meet a city's budgetary obligations?

Of the ten largest cities in the United States,Texas is home to how many of the largest cities?

Describe the major forms of municipal government.List the characteristics of each different type.

Cities that limit the sale of beer and wine,freeze property taxes for seniors and people with disabilities,increase minimum wage,and place a cap on property tax rates is an example of a(n)

Property appraisals in all local governments are done by which of the following?

Which city governments have officials who act as both executives and legislators?

Which county official presides over the commissioners' court?

In a weak-mayor form of government,power is

Home-rule municipalities can set property tax rates as high as

Local governments use public debt (normally bond issues that must be approved by the voters in a referendum)to fund which of the following?

The county sheriff has all of the following functions except

Texas Culture and Diversity

Texas in the Federal System

The Texas Constitution in Perspective

Voting and Elections

Political Parties

Interest Groups

The Legislature: Organization and Structure

The Executive

The Judiciary

Law and Due Process

Public Policy in Texas

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Exam 11: Local Government

Which of the following statements about mandates is correct?

A rollback election does which of the following?

Which is considered a county's most important financial officer?

Which of the following is not a form of local government?

When it comes to the use of lobbyists to promote the needs of local government,which is an argument not used by critics?

Why have Texas cities generally resisted incorporating colonias? How should local governments be structured to tackle the problems faced by these communities?

Do cities with lobbyists have an advantage in the state legislature? Why or why not?

Which factors influence the sources and amount of revenue used to meet a city's budgetary obligations?

Of the ten largest cities in the United States,Texas is home to how many of the largest cities?

Describe the major forms of municipal government.List the characteristics of each different type.​

Cities that limit the sale of beer and wine,freeze property taxes for seniors and people with disabilities,increase minimum wage,and place a cap on property tax rates is an example of a(n)

Property appraisals in all local governments are done by which of the following?

Which city governments have officials who act as both executives and legislators?

Which county official presides over the commissioners' court?

In a weak-mayor form of government,power is

Home-rule municipalities can set property tax rates as high as

Local governments use public debt (normally bond issues that must be approved by the voters in a referendum)to fund which of the following?

The county sheriff has all of the following functions except

Texas Culture and Diversity

Texas in the Federal System

The Texas Constitution in Perspective

Voting and Elections

Political Parties

Interest Groups

The Legislature: Organization and Structure

The Executive

The Judiciary

Law and Due Process

Public Policy in Texas

Filters

Describe the major forms of municipal government.List the characteristics of each different type.