Law and Politics

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Which statement best summarizes the weaknesses of the strong mayor-council form of city government? ... Started by lb_gilbert	3 Replies 247 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by 6ana001
The main difference between the mayor-manager and the council-manager forms of city government is ... Started by CharlieWard	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by karmakat49
Which form of city government is said to have originated in Galveston near the turn of the century? ... Started by kamilo84	1 Replies 153 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by patma1981
The type of municipal election in which voters choose all of the members of the city council and ... Started by bclement10	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by patma1981
The most numerous type of government in Texas is _____. a. general-law cities b. home-rule ... Started by Charlie	1 Replies 89 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by leeeep
Texas relies heavily on special districts because ______. a. some problems, like flooding, cross ... Started by hbsimmons88	1 Replies 89 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by 14vl19
Councils of government (COGs) function as _____. a. planning and coordinating bodies for local ... Started by Alygatorr01285	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by alexanderhamilton
Which of these is not a major item of expenditure for cities in Texas? a. education b. police ... Started by danielfitts88	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by chreslie
All of these issues or developments have affected and will affect local government except _____. ... Started by naturalchemist	3 Replies 91 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vickyvicksss
Which statement does not accurately summarize the leadership challenges in local government? a. ... Started by Awilson837	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by popopong
What term is used to describe increases in what things cost in an economy? a. recession b. ... Started by audie	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lucas dlamini
Because the tax system in Texas is not easily adjusted to ups and downs in the economy, it is said ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 121 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Shshxj
Which statement regarding the revenue structure of Texas is not true? a. Businesses pay about 15 ... Started by daltonest1984	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by popopong
Which of these five major revenue funds in Texas supports the majority of state programs? a. ... Started by codyclark	1 Replies 149 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by missalyssa26
Which statement about block grants is true? a. They allow expenditures only for specific ... Started by bucstennis@aim.com	1 Replies 145 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by reversalruiz
Because the framers of the state constitution believed in pay-as-you-go government, _____. a. ... Started by amal	1 Replies 213 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by akemokai
Which statement about state university tuition in Texas is not true? a. State policymakers wanted ... Started by melly21297	3 Replies 401 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by hanadaa
The effect of pari-mutuel betting and the lottery has been _____. a. that they have not been ... Started by torybrooks	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cuttiesgirl16
Revenue taxes are designed to _____, while regulatory taxes are designed to _____. a. raise ... Started by panfilo	1 Replies 120 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by smrtceo
Why are revenue shortfalls such a problem for the Texas tax system? a. The state relies too much ... Started by daltonest1984	1 Replies 90 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dajones82
Which characterization of the Texas system of taxation is not accurate? a. The business franchise ... Started by mp14	1 Replies 122 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Pariscourtney
Which of these is an example of a progressive tax? a. motor fuels tax b. federal income tax c. ... Started by stevenposner	1 Replies 65 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by zhanghao
Which of these accounts for 56 percent of state tax revenues? a. motor fuels tax b. general ... Started by eruditmonkey@yahoo.com	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by SAUXC
Which type of tax does Texas not have? a. motor fuels tax b. personal income tax c. inheritance ... Started by B	1 Replies 69 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Carliemb17
Which of these is exempt from the general sales tax in Texas? a. most food sold in grocery stores ... Started by Jramos095	3 Replies 85 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by lindahyatt42