The Legislative Process in Texas
Which of the following units of local government in Texas has the authority to become a home rule unit of government?
Choose one answer. | a. Cities | | | b. Counties | | | c. School districts | | | d. All of the above | |
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Which region of the state grew the most slowly between 2000 and 2010?
Choose one answer. | a. Gulf Coast | | | b. East Texas | | | c. Rio Grande Valley | | | d. West Texas | yes, must of the region is losing population |
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Which of the following statements is the best description of the job of county judge in urban areas?
Choose one answer. | a. The county judge is similar to a city manager, running the day-to-day affairs of county government. | | | b. The county judge is primarily a judicial officer, trying cases in county court. This is especially true in urban counties. | | | c. The county judge is like the mayor in the strong mayor form of mayor-council government. | | | d. The county judge is like the mayor in council-manager form of city government. | Right. The county judge has one vote on the commissioners court and no veto. |
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The Texas Constitution creates a government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Which of the following terms best describes that structure?
Choose one answer. | a. federalism | | | b. separation of powers | correct | | c. plural executive | | | d. bicameral | |
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Which of the following county officials oversees road repair and construction?
Choose one answer. | a. County commissioner | Each county commissioner oversees road repair and construction in his or her precinct. | | b. County judge | | | c. Country clerk | | | d. County sheriff | |
Choose one answer. | a. Cities | | | b. Counties | | | c. School districts | | | d. All of the above | |
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Which region of the state grew the most slowly between 2000 and 2010?
Choose one answer. | a. Gulf Coast | | | b. East Texas | | | c. Rio Grande Valley | | | d. West Texas | yes, must of the region is losing population |
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Which of the following statements is the best description of the job of county judge in urban areas?
Choose one answer. | a. The county judge is similar to a city manager, running the day-to-day affairs of county government. | | | b. The county judge is primarily a judicial officer, trying cases in county court. This is especially true in urban counties. | | | c. The county judge is like the mayor in the strong mayor form of mayor-council government. | | | d. The county judge is like the mayor in council-manager form of city government. | Right. The county judge has one vote on the commissioners court and no veto. |
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The Texas Constitution creates a government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Which of the following terms best describes that structure?
Choose one answer. | a. federalism | | | b. separation of powers | correct | | c. plural executive | | | d. bicameral | |
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Which of the following county officials oversees road repair and construction?
Choose one answer. | a. County commissioner | Each county commissioner oversees road repair and construction in his or her precinct. | | b. County judge | | | c. Country clerk | | | d. County sheriff | |