HumanitiesCh. 10 Pre-Test
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Ch. 10 Pre-Test

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A ___ is a unit of local government that performs a single service in a limited geographical area.
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special district
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A ___ is created to promote the coordination of efforts among various units of local government.
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council of government
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A ___ offers electricity, water, sewer, and sanitation services outside the city limits.
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municipal utility district.
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A constable is a(n) ___ officer.
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precinct-level
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According to the textbook, capital appreciation bonds (CAB) are primarily used by which type of special district?
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School Districts
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County government in Texas exists primarily to govern
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rural areas
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County officials are
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elected by the voters.
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One of the functions of the county clerk is to keep records for
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property transactions.
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Rural areas are primarily governed by which type of government?
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county government
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The council-manager form of government is distinctive in its use of a ___, who is a professionally trained administrator.
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city manager
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The term "hidden government" refers to
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special districts located throughout the state.
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There are ___ school districts in Texas.
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1,265
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There are ___ counties in the state of Texas.
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254
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What is a key problem with counties in Texas?
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Many of them are too small and underpopulated to function well.
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What is an at-large election?
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an election in which voters elect officials from the entire geographical area, rather than from a smaller district within the area.
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What is the main difference between a home-rule city and a general law city?
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A general law city is chartered for localities with a population of less than 5,000.
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Which county has the largest number of nonschool special districts?
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Harris
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Who is responsible for the maintenance of over one-half of the roads within the state?
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county commissioners
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Who oversees the daily operation of a school district?
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a superintendent
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Who sets the county budget and tax rate?
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the commissioners' court.