Question 1

Which county official is responsible for record-keeping and conducting elections?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The unincorporated area outside a city's boundaries into which it may annex is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  extraterritorial jurisdiction. 
B)  metropolitan area. 
C)  municipality. 
D)  merged territory. 
A)  extraterritorial jurisdiction. 
B)  metropolitan area. 
C)  municipality. 
D)  merged territory.

Question 3

Adopting the county's budget and setting the property tax rate is the duty of the county

Accepted Answer

A)  sheriff. 
B)  tax assessor-collector. 
C)  treasurer. 
D)  commissioners court. 
A)  sheriff. 
B)  tax assessor-collector. 
C)  treasurer. 
D)  commissioners court.

Question 4

Explain why special districts are created in Texas. Detail the two main categories of special districts (school and noneducation special districts). Provide an understanding of the general functions and services provided by school districts.

Accepted Answer

Special districts are created in Texas t

Question 5

If local government is so important, why is it so difficult to get people as involved as they need to be? Are local issues easier or harder than national issues to understand? What can be done to increase local awareness?

Accepted Answer

There are a few reasons why it can be di

Question 6

Who issues certificates of title showing proof of ownership for motor vehicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  County judge 
B)  County clerk 
C)  County tax assessor-collector 
D)  Texas Department of Transportation 
A)  County judge 
B)  County clerk 
C)  County tax assessor-collector 
D)  Texas Department of Transportation

Question 7

When a piece of real property (land and its improvements) is transferred, who records the deed of transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commissioner of the General Land Office 
B)  County auditor 
C)  County clerk 
D)  County tax assessor-collector 
A)  Commissioner of the General Land Office 
B)  County auditor 
C)  County clerk 
D)  County tax assessor-collector

Question 8

Approximately how many noneducational special districts does Texas have?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  1,200 
C)  1,600 
D)  2,300 
A)  1,000 
B)  1,200 
C)  1,600 
D)  2,300

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Dillon's Rule 
B)  Ogden's Rule 
C)  Cooley's Rule 
D)  Perry's Rule 
A)  Dillon's Rule 
B)  Ogden's Rule 
C)  Cooley's Rule 
D)  Perry's Rule

Question 10

Elected county officials include

Accepted Answer

A)  sheriff, judge, and auditor. 
B)  airport manager, hospital manager, and librarian. 
C)  sheriff, commissioners, and clerk. 
D)  clerk, airport manager, and auditor. 
A)  sheriff, judge, and auditor. 
B)  airport manager, hospital manager, and librarian. 
C)  sheriff, commissioners, and clerk. 
D)  clerk, airport manager, and auditor.

Question 11

A typical percentage of voter turnout in a Texas municipal election is

Accepted Answer

A)  75 percent. 
B)  50 percent. 
C)  never less than 25 percent. 
D)  10 percent or less. 
A)  75 percent. 
B)  50 percent. 
C)  never less than 25 percent. 
D)  10 percent or less.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is false regarding local government in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include counties. 
B)  School districts are units of local government. 
C)  All operate under the same governmental structure. 
D)  All are created through the Texas Constitution and state laws. 
A)  They include counties. 
B)  School districts are units of local government. 
C)  All operate under the same governmental structure. 
D)  All are created through the Texas Constitution and state laws.

Question 13

The two largest tax sources for Texas municipalities are

Accepted Answer

A)  sales tax and property tax. 
B)  income tax and excise tax. 
C)  tariffs and sales tax. 
D)  property tax and income tax. 
A)  sales tax and property tax. 
B)  income tax and excise tax. 
C)  tariffs and sales tax. 
D)  property tax and income tax.

Question 14

Approximately how many incorporated municipalities are there in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  254 
B)  350 
C)  900 
D)  1,200 
A)  254 
B)  350 
C)  900 
D)  1,200

Question 15

A unit of local government performing a single function for a particular group of people in a designated geographic area is a

Accepted Answer

A)  council of government. 
B)  municipal government. 
C)  county government. 
D)  special-district government. 
A)  council of government. 
B)  municipal government. 
C)  county government. 
D)  special-district government.

Question 16

About what percentage of Texans live in metropolitan areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  88 
B)  26 
C)  32 
D)  38 
A)  88 
B)  26 
C)  32 
D)  38

Question 17

Under the Texas Constitution, counties

Accepted Answer

A)  pass laws to be implemented by cities. 
B)  possess home-rule and ordinance-making authority. 
C)  are administrative arms of the state. 
D)  are primarily responsible for conducting common school education. 
A)  pass laws to be implemented by cities. 
B)  possess home-rule and ordinance-making authority. 
C)  are administrative arms of the state. 
D)  are primarily responsible for conducting common school education.

Question 18

None of the ten largest cities in Texas have a

Accepted Answer

A)  strong mayor form of government. 
B)  council-manager form of government. 
C)  weak mayor-council form of government. 
D)  commission form of government. 
A)  strong mayor form of government. 
B)  council-manager form of government. 
C)  weak mayor-council form of government. 
D)  commission form of government.

Question 19

An ordinance may be established by all but

Accepted Answer

A)  the state legislature. 
B)  a city council. 
C)  a city commission. 
D)  a referendum. 
A)  the state legislature. 
B)  a city council. 
C)  a city commission. 
D)  a referendum.

Question 20

The most widely used approach thus far in Texas to solving metropolitan area problems has been

Accepted Answer

A)  constitutional amendment. 
B)  the creation of metro governments. 
C)  weakening municipal governments and strengthening the counties. 
D)  the creation of councils of governments. 
A)  constitutional amendment. 
B)  the creation of metro governments. 
C)  weakening municipal governments and strengthening the counties. 
D)  the creation of councils of governments.

Which county official is responsible for record-keeping and conducting elections?

The unincorporated area outside a city's boundaries into which it may annex is referred to as

Adopting the county's budget and setting the property tax rate is the duty of the county

Explain why special districts are created in Texas. Detail the two main categories of special districts (school and noneducation special districts). Provide an understanding of the general functions and services provided by school districts.

If local government is so important, why is it so difficult to get people as involved as they need to be? Are local issues easier or harder than national issues to understand? What can be done to increase local awareness?

Who issues certificates of title showing proof of ownership for motor vehicles?

When a piece of real property (land and its improvements) is transferred, who records the deed of transfer?

Approximately how many noneducational special districts does Texas have?

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

Elected county officials include

A typical percentage of voter turnout in a Texas municipal election is

Which of the following statements is false regarding local government in Texas?

The two largest tax sources for Texas municipalities are

Approximately how many incorporated municipalities are there in Texas?

A unit of local government performing a single function for a particular group of people in a designated geographic area is a

About what percentage of Texans live in metropolitan areas?

Under the Texas Constitution, counties

None of the ten largest cities in Texas have a

An ordinance may be established by all but

The most widely used approach thus far in Texas to solving metropolitan area problems has been

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Which county official is responsible for record-keeping and conducting elections?

The unincorporated area outside a city's boundaries into which it may annex is referred to as

Adopting the county's budget and setting the property tax rate is the duty of the county

Explain why special districts are created in Texas. Detail the two main categories of special districts (school and noneducation special districts). Provide an understanding of the general functions and services provided by school districts.

If local government is so important, why is it so difficult to get people as involved as they need to be? Are local issues easier or harder than national issues to understand? What can be done to increase local awareness?

Who issues certificates of title showing proof of ownership for motor vehicles?

When a piece of real property (land and its improvements) is transferred, who records the deed of transfer?

Approximately how many noneducational special districts does Texas have?

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

Elected county officials include

A typical percentage of voter turnout in a Texas municipal election is

Which of the following statements is false regarding local government in Texas?

The two largest tax sources for Texas municipalities are

Approximately how many incorporated municipalities are there in Texas?

A unit of local government performing a single function for a particular group of people in a designated geographic area is a

About what percentage of Texans live in metropolitan areas?

Under the Texas Constitution, counties

None of the ten largest cities in Texas have a

An ordinance may be established by all but

The most widely used approach thus far in Texas to solving metropolitan area problems has been

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Politics of Interest Groups

The Legislature

The Executive

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters