5/13 4A Week 17 Art 3 Local Government

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?

• The governor

• The city manager

• The mayor

• The city council

What type of city government does Houston use?

• Council-manager

• Mayor-council

• Federal

• State

Who makes decisions in cities run by council-managers?

• The mayor

• The city council

• The governor

• The federal government

How long is the term for county commissioners in Texas?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

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

• Fire district

• School district

• Water district

• Health district

Who elects the city manager and council members in council-manager cities?

• The governor

• The mayor

• The people

• The federal government

What responsibilities do county governments have?

• Enforcing laws and collecting taxes

• Building skyscrapers

• Running federal elections

• Managing international trade

Who oversees transportation and maintenance of school facilities in Texas?

• The mayor

• School districts

• The governor

• The federal government

How many school districts are there in Texas?

• Over 500

• Over 1,200

• Over 2,000

• Over 3,000