COUNTIES WORK TEXAS

What is the primary role of counties in local government?

• To manage state-level legislation
• To regulate international trade
• To serve as units of local government
• To oversee federal programs

What is a common misconception about county services?

• Counties provide no services to residents
• Counties only focus on law enforcement
• Counties do not need to budget their money
• Counties are responsible for local services like healthcare

Which of the following statements about county services is accurate?

• Counties provide no services to residents
• Counties provide a variety of services to maintain community health
• Counties are only responsible for law enforcement
• Counties do not need to budget their money

Which of the following services is typically provided by county departments?

• International trade regulation
• Public transportation
• Federal law enforcement
• Space exploration

What is the main source of revenue for counties?

• Donations from local businesses
• Income tax from residents
• Property tax and sales tax
• Federal grants only

What is one way counties can raise additional revenue?

• By eliminating all taxes
• By charging fees for services
• By relying solely on donations
• By increasing federal taxes

How do counties address resident requests for services?

• They only address requests from wealthy residents
• They prioritize requests based on popularity
• They evaluate and respond to each request
• They ignore all requests

If a resident requests a new service that is not feasible, what should the county do?

• Evaluate the request and provide feedback
• Increase taxes to fund the service
• Implement the service immediately
• Ignore the request

How do counties ensure they can meet the needs of their residents?

• By ignoring resident requests
• By budgeting their money carefully
• By increasing property taxes without limits
• By relying solely on state funding

Which of the following best describes the relationship between taxes and county services?

• Taxes are only collected from businesses
• Taxes only benefit state governments
• Taxes provide funding for essential services
• Taxes are irrelevant to county services