Texas Government 2306 Chapter 10 test

A home-rule charter allows for some degree of ____________ for a city with a population in excess of 5,000.

self-rule

A municipal utility district (MUD)

specifically addresses the needs of developers

According to the textbook, in large counties the _____________ prepares the county budget.

Correct!

county auditor

Community college districts are classified as

nonschool special districts.

Each county has how many commissioners that serve on the county commissioners' court?

four

How do county officials gain office?

election by the voters

How many municipal governments are there today in Texas?

Correct!

1,221

In the mayor-council form of government, mayors are selected

through an at-large election.

San Antonio operates under which form of city government?

council-manager form

The Regional Planning Act of 1965 created

You Answered

regional councils of government (COGs).

The ____________ of government makes use of a professionally trained city manager.

council-manager style

Ultimately, who creates special districts?

the voters in the area to be served by the special district

Under the commissioner form of government, the elected commission acts

in both a legislative and an executive capacity.

What is the primary source of funding for special districts?

property taxes

Which unit of local government performs a single service in a limited area?

special district

Who is the chief law-enforcement officer within the county government?

sheriff

Who keeps county records for property transactions?

Correct!

county clerk

Why are county governments important in Texas?

They provide the main form of government in rural areas.

____________ is chartered for localities with a population of less than 5,000.

A general-law city

________________ is the largest city in Texas with a mayor-council form of government.

Houston