Question 1

In Texas, a city with a population over 5,000 may be incorporated as a

Accepted Answer

A)  village. 
B)  home-rule city. 
C)  county. 
D)  borough. 
A)  village. 
B)  home-rule city. 
C)  county. 
D)  borough.

Question 2

In Texas home-rule cities, which form of municipal structure prevails?

Accepted Answer

A)  The strong mayor-council form 
B)  The weak mayor-council form 
C)  The council-manager form 
D)  The commission form 
A)  The strong mayor-council form 
B)  The weak mayor-council form 
C)  The council-manager form 
D)  The commission form

Question 3

The _______________ form of government is more likely to be responsive to the full range of the community.

Accepted Answer

A)  strong-mayor 
B)  council-manager 
C)  weak-mayor 
D)  commission 
A)  strong-mayor 
B)  council-manager 
C)  weak-mayor 
D)  commission

Question 4

The main advantage that a home-rule city has over a general-law city is that a home rule city

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A)  has greater flexibility in its organization and operation. 
B)  has fewer people to worry about than a general-law city. 
C)  can use state law to operate. 
D)  can use its power to overrule state law. 
A)  has greater flexibility in its organization and operation. 
B)  has fewer people to worry about than a general-law city. 
C)  can use state law to operate. 
D)  can use its power to overrule state law.

Question 5

Which Supreme Court case applied the "one-person, one-vote" principle to county precincts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baker v. Carr (1962) 
B)  Wesberry v. Sanders (1964) 
C)  Reynolds v. Simms (1964) 
D)  Avery v. Midland County (1968) 
A)  Baker v. Carr (1962) 
B)  Wesberry v. Sanders (1964) 
C)  Reynolds v. Simms (1964) 
D)  Avery v. Midland County (1968)

Question 6

The form of government that influences the daily lives of citizens the most is

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas government. 
B)  county government. 
C)  municipal government. 
D)  special districts. 
A)  Texas government. 
B)  county government. 
C)  municipal government. 
D)  special districts.

Question 7

Of the following county officials, who is appointed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Describe how Texas might use metro governments. Explain why the use of metro governments in Texas has not become a popular option. Include an understanding of the role of councils of government.

Accepted Answer

Metro governments in Texas could be used

Question 9

In Texas, cities operating with the strong-mayor council form of government have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Council members elected by single member districts 
B)  A mayor elected at-large within the city 
C)  A mayor with power to veto council actions 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Council members elected by single member districts 
B)  A mayor elected at-large within the city 
C)  A mayor with power to veto council actions 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 10

A general law municipality becomes eligible for home-rule status when its population exceeds

Accepted Answer

A) 201. 
B)  5,000. 
C)  25,000. 
D)  50,000. 
A) 201. 
B)  5,000. 
C)  25,000. 
D)  50,000.

Question 11

There are four forms of municipal government that have historically been used in the United States. Describe each, including their characteristics and principal strengths and weaknesses. If you live in an incorporated municipality, what form of municipal government does it have?

Accepted Answer

The four forms of municipal government u

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

In most counties, who receives and pays out county funds?

Accepted Answer

A)  County sheriff 
B)  County judge 
C)  County tax assessor-collector 
D)  County treasurer 
A)  County sheriff 
B)  County judge 
C)  County tax assessor-collector 
D)  County treasurer

Question 14

Cities must redistrict every __________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  20 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  20

Question 15

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 
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

Question 16

The public education function in the state of Texas is provided directly by

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government. 
B)  local school districts. 
C)  city government. 
D)  county government. 
A)  the federal government. 
B)  local school districts. 
C)  city government. 
D)  county government.

In Texas, a city with a population over 5,000 may be incorporated as a

In Texas home-rule cities, which form of municipal structure prevails?

The _______________ form of government is more likely to be responsive to the full range of the community.

The main advantage that a home-rule city has over a general-law city is that a home rule city

Which Supreme Court case applied the "one-person, one-vote" principle to county precincts?

The form of government that influences the daily lives of citizens the most is

Of the following county officials, who is appointed?

Describe how Texas might use metro governments. Explain why the use of metro governments in Texas has not become a popular option. Include an understanding of the role of councils of government.

In Texas, cities operating with the strong-mayor council form of government have which of the following characteristics?

A general law municipality becomes eligible for home-rule status when its population exceeds

There are four forms of municipal government that have historically been used in the United States. Describe each, including their characteristics and principal strengths and weaknesses. If you live in an incorporated municipality, what form of municipal government does it have?

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

In most counties, who receives and pays out county funds?

Cities must redistrict every __________ years.

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

The public education function in the state of Texas is provided directly by

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

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Exam 3: Local Governments

In Texas, a city with a population over 5,000 may be incorporated as a

In Texas home-rule cities, which form of municipal structure prevails?

The _______________ form of government is more likely to be responsive to the full range of the community.

The main advantage that a home-rule city has over a general-law city is that a home rule city

Which Supreme Court case applied the "one-person, one-vote" principle to county precincts?

The form of government that influences the daily lives of citizens the most is

Of the following county officials, who is appointed?

Describe how Texas might use metro governments. Explain why the use of metro governments in Texas has not become a popular option. Include an understanding of the role of councils of government.

In Texas, cities operating with the strong-mayor council form of government have which of the following characteristics?

A general law municipality becomes eligible for home-rule status when its population exceeds

There are four forms of municipal government that have historically been used in the United States. Describe each, including their characteristics and principal strengths and weaknesses. If you live in an incorporated municipality, what form of municipal government does it have?

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

In most counties, who receives and pays out county funds?

Cities must redistrict every __________ years.

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

The public education function in the state of Texas is provided directly by

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