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25 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following statements is TRUE of general-law cities?
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General-law cities are bound by Dillon's rule.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about home-rule cities in Texas?
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Home-rule cities have greater powers of annexation than general-law cities.
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In which of the following forms of city government does the mayor have the most power?
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mayor-council form (strong-mayor variation)
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In the council-manager form of city government, policy implementation is the primary responsibility of which of the following officials?
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city manager
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In which of the following forms of city government do city council members and the mayor together make policy decisions?
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mayor-council form
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Which of the following arguments is most frequently used to support the adoption of single-member district council election systems as opposed to at-large election systems?
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In a district election system, candidates need less money to mount a serious campaign and are thus less dependent on interest group financing.
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Which of the following factors played the most important role in the elimination of at-large election systems in many Texas cities?
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the application of the federal Voting Rights Act to city elections
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Which of the following is the best example of an allocational urban policy?
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The city provides police protection to residents.
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Which of the following is the most important source of tax revenues for city governments in Texas?
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property tax
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City A has a property tax rate of 50 cents per $100 valuation with a homestead exemption of 20 percent. You own a vacant lot (where you hope to build a new home one day). The lot is assessed at $20,000. How much property tax do you owe the city on your lot?
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$80
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In general, a city is most likely to use bond money to fund which of the following?
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build new police substations
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The legal principle that a city can exercise only those powers expressly allowed by state law can be classified by which of the following terms?
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Dillon's rule
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The authority of a city to require conformity with city ordinances and regulations affecting streets, parks, alleys, utility easements, sanitary sewers within one-half to five miles beyond the city-limits line can be classified by which of the following terms?
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extraterritorial jurisdiction
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Which of the following is TRUE about county government in Texas?
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All counties in Texas have the same basic governmental structures.
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The county commissioners' court is composed of which of the following officials?
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the county judge and the four county commissioners
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County residents concerned about road repair and maintenance would contact which of the following county officials?
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county commissioner
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Your family tells you that you were born in Tarrant County (Fort Worth), but you have lost your birth certificate. Which Tarrant County official should you contact to obtain a replacement?
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county clerk
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Which of the following county officials maintains legal records for district courts located in the county?
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district clerk
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Which of the following officials assists justices of the peace by serving subpoenas and warrants?
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constable
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Which of the following officials issues certificates-of-title for motor vehicles?
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tax assessor-collector
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Which of the following is the main source of tax revenue for county government in Texas?
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property taxes
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How are boards of trustees for independent school districts chosen?
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They are elected by district voters.
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Funding for public education in Texas comes from which of the following sources?
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All of the above.
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The most common type of special district in Texas deals with which of the following?
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water and utility
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about school performance in Texas?
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All of the above.
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