Law and Politics

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The life expectancy of the average Haitian is approximately a. 31 years. b. 53 years. c. 65 ... Started by Tazate	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by IAPPLET
Haiti's neighbors have made a big business out of tourism, why has Haiti been unable to capitalize ... Started by fnuegbu	1 Replies 145 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by xthemafja
Recently, the United States has been motivated to intervene in Haiti because of concerns about a. ... Started by vicotolentino	1 Replies 95 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by jessicaduplan
Texas cities are classified as either A) incorporated or unincorporated. B) partisan or ... Started by mikaylakyoung	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Qarqy
Cities that limit the sale of beer and wine, freeze property taxes for seniors and people with ... Started by Sufayan.ah	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cam1229
To become a home-rule city in Texas, a city must have a population of at least _________ residents. ... Started by tichca	3 Replies 191 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by sarajane1989
Which of the following statements about recall elections is incorrect? A) They are used in ... Started by bobypop	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dominiqueenicolee
In a council-manager form of government, who is responsible for both executing council policies and ... Started by saraeharris	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by fauacakatahaias
The powers of the city manager come from A) a city charter. B) passage of fundamental law. C) ... Started by BrownTown3	1 Replies 106 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by TheDev123
The two largest Texas cities with a mayor-council form of government are A) El Paso and Dallas. ... Started by jenna1	1 Replies 144 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by brittiany.barnes
Which of the following is considered a restriction on the powers of the mayor in some strong-mayor ... Started by Sufayan.ah	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by vkodali
Which city governments have officials who act as both executives and legislators? A) Strong-major ... Started by tth	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by peilian
A majority of U.S. cities have all of the following except A) partisan elections. B) ... Started by mckennatimberlake	1 Replies 128 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by aburgess
Which type of election system has served as the primary means of increasing minority representation ... Started by savannahhooper	3 Replies 110 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Dunkey
The idea that city hall is best governed by new blood and fresh ideas and that limiting the number ... Started by bobthebuilder	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by AmberC1996
When it comes to the use of lobbyists to promote the needs of local government, which is an argument ... Started by gbarreiro	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jossy
The maximum property tax rate of a general-law city is A) 1.50 per 100 of the assessed value of a ... Started by 2125004343	1 Replies 52 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by todom5090
Some Texas cities have taken measures to limit increases in property taxes by A) issuing a ... Started by lbcchick	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by wergv
Which of the following is not considered a city user fee? A) Electricity rates B) Garbage ... Started by mspears3	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by kjo;oj
Which of the following statements about mandates is correct? A) There is an increase in the ... Started by aabwk4	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by karlss
Which public official is not a member of the Unfunded Mandates Interagency Work Group? A) The ... Started by j.rubin	1 Replies 43 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Carliemb17
Texas cities can keep from being boxed in by suburban bedroom cities using their power of A) ... Started by NguyenJ	3 Replies 157 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jody Vaughn
Which county official presides over the commissioners' court? A) The county sheriff B) The ... Started by BrownTown3	1 Replies 136 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by guyanai
The commissioners court acts as a legislature A) with limited authority to approve the budget for ... Started by wenmo	1 Replies 91 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by iceage
The county sheriff has all of the following functions except A) law enforcement in the county. ... Started by swpotter12	1 Replies 153 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Kaytorgator