GOVT 2306 Flashcard 2: Chapter 10

Front

Which of the following is NOT a specific type of local government that we discussed in class? County, Municipality, Special District, School District

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School District

Front

As briefly mentioned in class, who is the elected public official who serves as a county's chief law enforcer?

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County Sheriff

Front

A general-law municipality in Texas may become eligible for home-rule status when its population exceeds . . .

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5,000.

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Initiative, recall, and referendum are generally limited in Texas to . . .

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home-rule cities.

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The number of counties in Texas is . . .

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254.

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In America's ten largest cities, the most popular form of municipal government is . . .

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strong mayor-council.

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The most popular form of municipal government among Texas home-rule cities is . . .

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council-manager.

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As discussed in class, how many educational special districts does Texas have approximately?

Back

1,000

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As discussed in class, how many non-educational special districts does Texas have approximately?

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2,300

Front

What is the traditional role of political parties in Texas municipal elections?

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Political parties have no involvement in Texas municipal elections.