Wk 17 Article 3 Local Government in Texas Quiz

What are the three types of local government in Texas?

• City, county, and federal

• City, county, and special districts

• State, county, and municipal

• Federal, state, and local

Who is the head of the city government in a mayor-council city?

• Governor

• City manager

• Mayor

• County commissioner

What type of city government does Houston use?

• Council-manager

• Mayor-council

• Federal

• State

In a council-manager city, who finalizes decisions made by the city council?

• Mayor

• City manager

• County commissioner

• Governor

Who elects the county commissioners?

• The mayor

• The governor

• The voters

• The city council

How long is the term for a county commissioner?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

What is the most common type of special district in Texas?

• School district

• Health district

• Transportation district

• Sanitation district

Who is responsible for creating school policies in Texas?

• School board members

• City council

• County commissioners

• State government

How many school districts are there in Texas?

• Over 500

• Over 1,200

• Over 2,000

• Over 3,000

What services do county governments provide?

• Only education

• Only transportation

• Enforcing laws, collecting taxes, supervising elections

• Only health care