QUIZ 4 PART 2

Which county official in Texas is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanors?

• County judge

• County sheriff

• County attorney

• District clerk

The concept of Dillon's Rule asserts that:

• Local governments have powers that are inherent and independent of the state.

• Local governments have only the powers specifically granted by the state.

• Local governments can override state laws with local ordinances.

• Local governments operate under federal oversight.

The Texas Legislature's ability to create new counties is limited by:

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Texas Constitution

• Federal laws

• County ordinances

Which system of city government combines elected commissioners who also serve as department heads?

• Weak mayor-council

• Strong mayor-council

• Council-manager

• Commission system

The legal status of local governments as extensions of the state government is uniform across:

• The United States

• Texas only

• Federal districts

• City charters

Which type of voting system allows voters to give multiple votes to a single candidate?

• At-large

• SMD

• Cumulative voting

• At-large-by-place

The primary function of the commissioners court in Texas counties is:

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• Administrative

Home rule cities in Texas are granted greater autonomy through:

• State statutes

• Federal laws

• City charters

• County ordinances

The Northwest Ordinance was significant for the creation of townships in which state?

• Ohio

• Indiana

• Illinois

• Michigan

Which state is known for having a directly elected mayor with veto power?

• Texas

• Ohio

• Illinois

• Pennsylvania