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Dallas County Community College GOVERNMENT 2305. Exam 3. Score 50/50

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Question 1 2 out of 2 points What is a requirement for a special district? Selected Answer: They are recognized by the by the state legislature or have a charter issued by the state.  Questi... on 2 2 out of 2 points Which of the following is defined as a type of local government established for a specific geographic area and for a specific purpose such as education, flood control, or public utility service? Selected Answer: special district  Question 3 2 out of 2 points Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of the county commissioners court? Selected Answer: The five-member county commissioners court is composed of four commissioners and presided over by a county judge.  Question 4 2 out of 2 points Which of the following is a source of revenue for the city government in Texas? Selected Answer: court fees and fines  Question 5 2 out of 2 points What is the function of the county commissioners court? Selected Answer: is the governing body of the county  Question 6 2 out of 2 points A city in Texas has a small population and charges lower taxes compared to the other cities. It also does not provide its residents with a recreational park or a library. Therefore, it can most likely be classified as which kind of city? Selected Answer: general law  Question 7 2 out of 2 points What is the primary task of the county tax assessor-collector today? Selected Answer: collect taxes that are due to the city This study source was downloaded by 100000810073548 from CourseHero.com on 03-29-2022 17:08:05 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/18991629/exm-3/governments  Question 8 2 out of 2 points In order to attract business and commerce, many municipalities offer financial incentives, called which of the following? Selected Answer: abateme nts  Question 9 2 out of 2 points How are general obligation bonds repaid? Selected Answer: by the usual sources of revenue available to the city  Question 10 2 out of 2 points A small city in Texas requires a municipal government to carry out the daily executive operations. It requires such a system because the municipality has only a few departments and cannot justify the salary of a full-time manager. Which municipal government would best suit the requirements of this city? Selected Answer: mayorcouncil  Question 11 2 out of 2 points How are tax rates determined by each of the governing bodies in Texas? Selected Answer: It is a combination of city policy, the needs of the community, and the guidelines set by the Texas constitution.  Questi [Show More]

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