Law and Politics

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Counties in Texas have broad powers beyond what may be stipulated in the Constitution and in ... Started by ashley	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by alexanderhamilton
In recent years, Texas counties have increased their reliance on fees to finance county government. ... Started by bobypop	1 Replies 145 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by zhanghao
The state can pass laws that restrict the authority of home-rule cities to govern themselves. ... Started by lindiwe	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by aruss1303
Single-member city council districts are generally better than at-large-by-place systems for ... Started by kamilo84	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by yifu223
A 1912 constitutional amendment in Texas allowed some municipalities to adopt home rule status, ... Started by jayhills49	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by 14vl19
Texas has how many counties? A) 254 B) 150 C) 34 D) 31 E) The number varies according to ... Started by leilurhhh	3 Replies 105 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by bd5255
The legislative body of a county in Texas is known as the A) county court. B) commissioners ... Started by sc00by25	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by isabelt_18
The United States Supreme Court held, in Avery v. Midland County (1968), that A) county ... Started by CBme	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kjo;oj
You were married in McLennan County, Texas and would like a copy of your marriage certificate. Which ... Started by Capo	1 Replies 66 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jayson
The legal right to adopt ordinances covering a wide array of subject areas is known as A) ... Started by Mollykgkg	1 Replies 91 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by BUTTHOL369
The most significant portion of county revenue comes from A) special levies. B) motor vehicle ... Started by leo leo	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lkanara2
Who is given extensive powers to govern a home-rule city? A) The governor B) The city C) The ... Started by CQXA	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by EAN94
Texas adopted a constitutional amendment in 1912 which authorized A) complete county autonomy. B) ... Started by wrbasek0	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by frogdreck123456
Some cities in Texas operate their own electric companies. These cities have the authority to do ... Started by 809779	3 Replies 113 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by momolu
After the 1990 hurricane, Galveston created a __________ form of city government where elected ... Started by Mr.Thesaxman	1 Replies 86 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by TheDev123
Texas cities obtain nearly 58 percent of their operating funds from A) fees on the performance of ... Started by ARLKQ	1 Replies 38 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by frejo
A certificate of indebtedness issued by a city that creates a legal obligation to repay the ... Started by tsand2	1 Replies 45 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by stillxalice
As a result of amendments made in 1999 by the Texas Legislature to the Municipal Annexation Act, a ... Started by ss2343	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Liddy
Municipal elections in Texas are held on a(n) _____________ basis, while county elections are ... Started by stephzh	1 Replies 133 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by brittrenee
An election system in which all positions on the council or governing body are filled by city-wide ... Started by SAVANNAHHOOPER23	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by alexisweber49
One of the most prominent examples of the political success of minorities due to a court-ordered ... Started by itsmyluck	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by TDubDCFL
A voting system that apportions legislative seats according to the percentage of the vote won by a ... Started by Jkov05	3 Replies 74 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by katheyjon
Special districts in Texas usually focus on A) a single governmental function. B) a number of ... Started by B	1 Replies 123 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by britb2u
Public school systems in Texas are run by A) counties. B) municipalities. C) the U.S. Department ... Started by darbym82	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by firehawk60
A public school sanctioned by a specific contractual agreement with the state that allows the ... Started by arivle123	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by miss.ashley