Week 9 - Reading Quiz for GOVT 2306-140

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary from the Week 9 reading quiz in GOVT 2306-140.

Preemption laws

State laws that limit the powers of local governments.

Home rule city

A city with a population greater than a specific number that can do virtually anything not prohibited by the legislature.

Commissioners court

A governing body in each of Texas' 254 counties, consisting of a county judge and four county commissioners.

Special districts

Governmental entities created to provide specific services like drainage, water, and sewer services.

Council-manager form of government

The most common structure of cities in Texas, led by an elected council and a city manager.

General law city

A city with a population of less than a specific number that has only the powers granted by the legislature.

Partisan elections

Elections in which officials are elected based on political party affiliations.

Strong mayor system

A form of city government where the mayor has substantial powers over the administration.

Urban voters

Voters in cities who typically show higher comfort levels with government regulation.

Rural voters

Voters in countryside areas generally opposing extensive government regulation.