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WorksheetsCHAPTER 11 POWERPOINT/LECTURE NOTES |QUIZ 4|
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 52mins
Immigration policy is a significant issue in city government.
True
False
County governments have more discretion to adapt compared to city governments.
True
False
A general law city has greater freedom in organization and functioning compared to a home rule city.
True
False
County clerks are responsible for maintaining county records.
True
False
Property taxes are the primary source of income for county governments.
True
False
The council-manager system concentrates power in the hands of the mayor.
True
False
Special districts can provide services such as community colleges.
True
False
Counties in Texas are created by citizens and residents.
True
False
The Texas Local Government Code specifies the forms of government for general law cities.
True
False
Homeowner associations are legally chartered institutions.
True
False
Justice of the peace is an appointed county officer.
True
False
A city charter is similar to a constitution for a home rule city.
True
False
Counties in Texas have significant variation in their government structures.
True
False
Machine politics are associated with single-member district systems.
True
False
Zoning policies restrict how property can be used within a city.
True
False
What is the primary source of income for county governments?
Sales tax
Property tax
Income tax
Federal grants
Who oversees county law enforcement?
County attorney
Sheriff
County clerk
Constable
Which system has the mayor as the chief executive?
Weak mayor-council
Strong mayor-council
What type of election involves candidates' names and party affiliations appearing on the ballot?
Nonpartisan election
Partisan election
Primary election
General election
Which city status allows for more freedom in organization and functioning?
General law city
Home rule city
Type A city
Type B city
Which official maintains county records and oversees elections in some counties?
County clerk
Auditor
Tax assessor
Sheriff
What is the process called where government contracts with private companies for services?
Privatization
Contract outsourcing
Public-private partnership
What does zoning regulate?
Property use within a city
Voting districts
State laws
Education funding
Who represents the county in legal activities?
County clerk
County attorney
Sheriff
Tax assessor
What is the primary advantage of property tax?
It provides a stable source of income
It is easy to collect
It is fair to all residents
It is the only source of county revenue
What type of city has ordinance powers specified in the Texas Local Government Code?
General law city
Home rule city
Type C city
Type B city
Which official collects county taxes and user fees?
Auditor
County clerk
Tax assessor
Sheriff
What system allows city councils to hire a manager for administrative functions?
Weak mayor-council
Strong mayor-council
Council-manager
Commission
What is the process of adding areas adjacent to a city called?
Annexation
Zoning
Incorporation
Urbanization
Who is responsible for minor criminal and civil cases in a county?
Sheriff
Justice of the peace
County attorney
Constable
What is the purpose of a county civil service commission?
Collect taxes
Develop job definitions and qualifications
Oversee elections
Which city election system involves candidates running city-wide?
Single-member district (SMD) system
At-large system
Cumulative voting system
Plurality system
What is machine politics?
A system of patronage led by a local party boss
A form of direct democracy
A type of election fraud
A method of urban planning
What type of city is the default organization for Texas cities?
General law city
Home rule city
Type C city
Type B city
Who assists the justice of the peace in their duties?
County clerk
Constable
Sheriff
Auditor
What are the two categories of property taxes?
What are the two main types of taxes mentioned?
General revenue and income taxes
General revenue and specific purpose taxes
Income and sales taxes
Property and sales taxes
What is the impact of Hurricane Harvey on Houston's zoning policies?
No impact
Strengthened zoning regulations
Reduced zoning regulations
Eliminated zoning regulations
What is the primary disadvantage of property tax?
It is difficult to collect
It is unfair to residents
It can create financial burden
It is unstable
What is the purpose of a city charter?
To collect taxes
To detail the structure and function of city government
To enforce state laws
To manage county budgets
What is the role of the auditor in county government?
Oversee county finances
Collect taxes
Maintain county records
What is the effect of COVID-19 on city debt?
Decreased debt
No effect
Increased debt
Eliminated debt
What is the function of special districts?
Provide general government services
Provide specific services
Collect taxes
Oversee county elections
What is required to create a city in Texas?
Petition from residents
Approval from the state
Both a and b
None of the above
Who is responsible for maintaining county roads and bridges?
County clerk
Sheriff
County commissioner
Auditor
What is the main purpose of municipal bonds?
Petition from residents
Approval from the state
Both a and b
None of the above
What is the primary purpose of property taxes?
Raise money for services and infrastructure
Reduce city debt
Collect taxes
Enforce city laws
What is a plurality election?
The candidate with the most votes wins
The candidate with 50% plus one vote wins
The candidate with the fewest votes wins
The candidate with a majority of votes wins
Who offers legal advice to the county government?
County clerk
County attorney
Sheriff
Tax assessor
What is the primary characteristic of a home rule city?
It follows state-prescribed structures
It has greater freedom in organization
It is smaller than a general law city
It collects its own taxes
What is the impact of property taxes on metropolitan areas?
No impact
Overburdens the areas
Reduces the burden
Who is the chief executive and symbol of a strong mayor-council city?
City council
City manager
Mayor
County commissioner
What is a type of service provided by homeowner associations?
Police protection
Maintenance of aesthetic look and feel
Fire protection
Public transportation
What is annexation?
The process of creating a new city
Adding areas adjacent to a city
Removing areas from a city
Zoning policy
What is the main role of the State Board of Education (SBOE)?
Collect taxes
Control specific areas of education policy
Manage school district budgets
Oversee local elections
What is the basis for jobs in a merit-based system?
Jobs based on qualifications and training
Jobs based on political connections
Higher taxes
Increased government control
What is a controversial issue in zoning policies?
Public transportation
Conflict between property owners and city needs
School district boundaries
State laws
What is the role of a city council in a council-manager system?
Hire a manager for administrative functions
Act as chief executive
Collect taxes
Oversee county elections
What does the term 'sanctuary city' refer to?
A city that restricts zoning policies
A city that limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
A city that has high taxes
A city that promotes economic development
What is the main responsibility of the justice of the peace?
What is the purpose of the at-large by place system?
Candidates run city-wide but for specific positions
Candidates run in specific districts
Candidates are appointed by the mayor
Candidates run as part of a team
What is a community college an example of?
Homeowner association
Special district
General law city
State agency
What is the impact of COVID-19 on city budgets?
No impact
Reduced budgets
Increased budgets
Eliminated budgets
What is an ordinance?
(a)
What type of election system is associated with machine politics?
At-large system
Single-member district (SMD) system
Cumulative voting system
Plurality system
What is the primary characteristic of general revenue taxes?
They are used for specific purposes
They fund general government operations
They are collected by private companies
They are based on income
What is the main role of constables in county government?
Oversee county finances
Assist the justice of the peace
Collect taxes
Maintain county records
Who develops job definitions and qualifications in a county civil service system?
County attorney
County civil service commission
County judge
County treasurer
What is the impact of annexation on a city's limits?
Reduces city limits
Extends city limits
Has no effect on city limits
Eliminates city limits
What is the main responsibility of county commissioners?
Oversee county finances
Maintain county roads and bridges
Collect taxes
Represent the county in legal matters
What is the primary characteristic of a weak mayor-council system?
Concentration of power in the mayor
Shared power between mayor and city council
Power held by the city manager
Power held by the county commissioner
What is a majority election?
The candidate with the most votes wins
The candidate with 50% plus one vote wins
The candidate with the fewest votes wins
The candidate with a plurality of votes wins
Which type of city must follow the exact forms of government specified in the Texas Local Government Code?
General law city
Home rule city
Special district
ISD
What is a requirement to create a home rule city?
Population of at least 5,000
Approval from the state government
Majority vote from county residents
None of the above
Which of the following best describes a city charter?
A document detailing the structure and function of the city government
A state law governing city operations
A federal mandate for urban planning
A local ordinance on property use
In a council-manager system, who is responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions?
Who is typically responsible for the administration of city government in a council-manager system?
Mayor
City manager
City council
County commissioner
Which form of city government typically shares power between the mayor and city council?
Strong mayor-council system
Weak mayor-council system
Council-manager system
Commission system
In a strong mayor-council system, who serves as the chief executive and legislative body, respectively?
Mayor and city council
City manager and city council
City council and county commissioner
Mayor and county commissioner
Which form of city government hires a manager to handle administrative tasks?
Weak mayor-council system
Strong mayor-council system
Council-manager system
Commission system
In which form of city government does the city council comprise heads of departments?
Weak mayor-council system
Strong mayor-council system
Council-manager system
Commission system
Which city election system involves candidates running in specific districts rather than city-wide?
a) At-large system
b) At-large by place system
c) Single-member district (SMD) system
d) Cumulative voting system
What is a plurality election?
a) The candidate with the most votes wins
b) The candidate with 50% plus one vote wins
c) The candidate with the fewest votes wins
d) The candidate with a majority of votes wins
In a cumulative voting system, how can voters cast their votes?
a) Each voter has multiple votes they can distribute among candidates as they choose
b) Each voter has one vote
c) Each voter must vote for candidates in their district
d) Each voter must vote for candidates city-wide
Which election system requires a candidate to receive a majority of votes to win?
a) Weak mayor-council system
b) Strong mayor-council system
c) Council-manager system
d) Commission system
Which of the following is a controversial issue in city zoning policies?
Setting school district boundaries
Restricting property use for industrial, commercial, or residential purposes
Allocating city budgets
Determining city election methods
What does annexation typically involve for a city?
Removing areas from the city
Adding adjacent areas to the city
Zoning policy changes
Changing city election systems
How did Hurricane Harvey impact Houston's zoning and planning policies?
No impact
Strengthened zoning regulations
Reduced zoning regulations
Eliminated zoning regulations
Which issue involves cities declaring themselves sanctuary cities?
Immigration policy
LGBTQ+ rights
