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swpotter12

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The Texas Constitution establishes limited-purpose local governments with taxing authority known as _____.
 
  a. municipalities
  b. general-law cities
  c. unincorporated townships
  d. special districts
  e. counties

Question 2

Home rule refers to _____.
 
  a. the power of the legislature to control cities
  b. the authority of a local government to write its own charter and make changes in it without legislative approval
  c. the right of homeowners to own guns
  d. the authority of the national government to provide homeland security
  e. the homestead exemption on property taxes that is available to senior citizens



mbcrismon

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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