Question 1

Explainthe management practices of county governmentfor hiring employees,purchasing,and the administration of roads and bridges.In what sense are these practices inefficient?In what sense do these practices suggest corruption?

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Question 2

All of these issues or developments have affected and will affect local government except _____.

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The loss of population in metropolitan areas may affect the private sector and businesses, but it does not directly affect local government. The other options all pertain to issues and developments that impact local government.

Question 3

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the council-manager and the mayor-council forms of city government.What form of city government is preferable?Explain.

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Question 4

Special districts have the advantage of _____.

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Special districts are entities created by state or local governments to provide a specific service or function within a designated geographic area. They offer advantages such as being easy to establish and operate, offering great flexibility to governmental organizations, being able to remove technical problems from the political arena, and bypassing the legal and organizational limitations of existing governments. Therefore, the best choice is all of these.

Question 5

Describe the differences between partisan and nonpartisan elections and how that impacts city governance in Texas.Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of at-large systems and district systems for city elections.

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Question 6

All of the following are true about school districts except _____.

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The number of school districts has not been increasing in recent years, in fact it has been decreasing as districts consolidate.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a criticism of special districts?

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Special districts typically cover specific, often smaller geographic areas to address particular local needs, such as water, fire protection, or transportation, rather than very large areas. They are created for more localized control rather than being overly dependent on state control.

Question 8

​Texas relies heavily on special districts because ______.

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Question 9

​How is the organization/structure of the county government like that of the state executive branch?

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Question 10

Councils of government (COGs)function as _____.

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Councils of government (COGs) are regional planning and coordinating bodies that bring together elected officials from local governments in a given area to address common problems and plan for the future. They often work on issues such as transportation, economic development, and environmental concerns that span multiple jurisdictions. Choice B and C are incorrect because COGs are not watchdogs or monitors of local governments, but rather collaborative bodies. Choice D is incorrect because COGs are not policymaking boards for special districts, but rather serve as a forum for local officials to work together. Choice E is not an accurate description of COGs, as they are not typically made up of solely county judges and do not make decisions for metropolitan statistical areas.

Question 11

​Explain the taxing and spending challenges faced by local governments.

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Question 12

​Why are there concerns about the long-term economic challenges faced by local governments?

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All of these reasons are valid concerns for local governments. Texas has a growing population with less revenue to provide services, the public often opposes tax increases, state and national governments may not provide enough financial support, and mandates from higher levels of government can limit a local government's flexibility and control over their budget. These long-term economic challenges can make it difficult for local governments to meet the needs of their communities and maintain a balanced budget.

Question 13

​Explain the spoils system at the county level.Some argue that it is pluralist,while others argue that it is elitist.What do you think? Explain why you chose your answer.

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Question 14

Your text claims that special districts are profoundly undemocratic and that they are "hidden governments."Explain what this means and in what waysspecial districts arehidden.Do you agree that these districts are undemocratic?Why or why not?

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Question 15

​Describe the different ways that local governments raise revenue.On which source of revenue do local governments most rely?

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Question 16

​What is the ETJ?Why is annexationimportant for city governments?

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Question 17

Which statement does notaccurately summarize the leadership challenges in local government?

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Question 18

The primary source of funding for Texas cities and other local governments is _____.

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The ad valorem property tax is the primary source of funding for Texas cities and other local governments. This tax is based on the assessed value of property owned by individuals and businesses within the city or local government's jurisdiction.

Question 19

​Explain why citizens might be confused about what special districts are and how they function.

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Question 20

Which of these is not a major item of expenditure for cities in Texas?

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In Texas, education is primarily funded at the state and local (school district) level, not directly by city governments. Cities in Texas typically spend more on services like police and fire protection, utilities, solid-waste disposal, and parks and recreation.

Quiz 11: Local Government

Explainthe management practices of county governmentfor hiring employees,purchasing,and the administration of roads and bridges.In what sense are these practices inefficient?In what sense do these practices suggest corruption?

All of these issues or developments have affected and will affect local government except _____.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the council-manager and the mayor-council forms of city government.What form of city government is preferable?Explain.

Special districts have the advantage of _____.

Describe the differences between partisan and nonpartisan elections and how that impacts city governance in Texas.Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of at-large systems and district systems for city elections.

All of the following are true about school districts except _____.

Which of the following is not a criticism of special districts?

Texas relies heavily on special districts because ______.

How is the organization/structure of the county government like that of the state executive branch?

Councils of government (COGs) function as _____.

Explain the taxing and spending challenges faced by local governments.

Why are there concerns about the long-term economic challenges faced by local governments?

Explain the spoils system at the county level.Some argue that it is pluralist,while others argue that it is elitist.What do you think? Explain why you chose your answer.

Your text claims that special districts are profoundly undemocratic and that they are "hidden governments."Explain what this means and in what waysspecial districts arehidden.Do you agree that these districts are undemocratic?Why or why not?

Describe the different ways that local governments raise revenue.On which source of revenue do local governments most rely?

What is the ETJ?Why is annexationimportant for city governments?

Which statement does notaccurately summarize the leadership challenges in local government?

The primary source of funding for Texas cities and other local governments is _____.

Explain why citizens might be confused about what special districts are and how they function.

Which of these is not a major item of expenditure for cities in Texas?

Quiz 11: Local Government

Explainthe management practices of county governmentfor hiring employees,purchasing,and the administration of roads and bridges.In what sense are these practices inefficient?In what sense do these practices suggest corruption?

All of these issues or developments have affected and will affect local government except _____.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the council-manager and the mayor-council forms of city government.What form of city government is preferable?Explain.

Special districts have the advantage of _____.

Describe the differences between partisan and nonpartisan elections and how that impacts city governance in Texas.Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of at-large systems and district systems for city elections.

All of the following are true about school districts except _____.

Which of the following is not a criticism of special districts?

​Texas relies heavily on special districts because ______.

​How is the organization/structure of the county government like that of the state executive branch?

Councils of government (COGs) function as _____.

​Explain the taxing and spending challenges faced by local governments.

​Why are there concerns about the long-term economic challenges faced by local governments?

​Explain the spoils system at the county level.Some argue that it is pluralist,while others argue that it is elitist.What do you think? Explain why you chose your answer.

Your text claims that special districts are profoundly undemocratic and that they are "hidden governments."Explain what this means and in what waysspecial districts arehidden.Do you agree that these districts are undemocratic?Why or why not?

​Describe the different ways that local governments raise revenue.On which source of revenue do local governments most rely?

​What is the ETJ?Why is annexationimportant for city governments?

Which statement does notaccurately summarize the leadership challenges in local government?

The primary source of funding for Texas cities and other local governments is _____.

​Explain why citizens might be confused about what special districts are and how they function.

Which of these is not a major item of expenditure for cities in Texas?

Texas relies heavily on special districts because ______.

How is the organization/structure of the county government like that of the state executive branch?

Explain the taxing and spending challenges faced by local governments.

Why are there concerns about the long-term economic challenges faced by local governments?

Explain the spoils system at the county level.Some argue that it is pluralist,while others argue that it is elitist.What do you think? Explain why you chose your answer.

Describe the different ways that local governments raise revenue.On which source of revenue do local governments most rely?

What is the ETJ?Why is annexationimportant for city governments?

Explain why citizens might be confused about what special districts are and how they function.