GOVT 2306 Exam 4 - Questions and Answers

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GOVT 2306 Exam 4 - Questions and Answers Which of the following statements about county government in Texas is accurate? a. County government in Texas varies in importance; some areas rely on it heavily, others much less so. b. County government in Texas is fairly consistent in its size and duties. c. County government is the most important level of government in urban areas in Texas. d. The main roles of county government have to do with running school districts and coordinating across multiple levels of government. Why are Texas counties important? a. They have very broad governmental powers. b. They provide the main form of government in rural areas. c. They act as legislative bodies, making most of the local laws. d. They create and regulate cities. If you want to get married and need to get a marriage license, or need to get a copy of a birth or death certificate, which office do you need to contact? a. the county auditor where you are getting married, or where the death or birth occurred b. the district clerk where you are getting married, or where the death or birth occurred c. the county clerk where you are getting married, or where the death or birth occurred d. the Secretary of State's office In Texas, county governments are responsible for which of the following tasks? a. administration of school districts b. administration of ordinances and regulations c. administration of social services d. administration of water districts In Texas, lesser criminal cases are generally prosecuted by _______________, while the more serious criminal cases tend to be prosecuted by ______________. a. county attorneys; district attorneys b. prosecutors working for local government; prosecutors working for state government c. retired judges; public defenders d. general prosecutors; state attorneys Who collects the taxes owed to a Texas county? a. county auditor b. county tax assessor-collector c. county treasurer d. county clerk One of the most important social services provided by Texas counties is a. indigent defense. b. indigent health care. c. public utilities. d. public schools. What is the composition of a Texas county commissioner's court? a. a three-judge panel appointed by the governor, and four county commissioners who are each elected to represent about one-quarter of the population of the county b. five county commissioners who are appointed by the governor to represent the whole county, with one member appointed county judge c. a district clerk and six county commissioners, half appointed by the governor and half voted in countywide elections d. a county judge who is elected countywide and presides over the meetings, and four county commissioners who are each elected to represent about one-quarter of the population of the county Who is responsible for construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges in Texas? a. county constables b. county commissioners c. county managers d. county sheriffs What is a key problem with counties in Texas? a. Many of them are too small and underpopulated to function well. b. County laws were made in the twentieth century, making them too old-fashioned. c. Too often the county seats cannot be reached in a day's drive. d. There is too much uniformity in the size and population of most counties. The chief law-enforcement officer in Texas' county governments is the a. city police chief. b. sheriff. c. justice of the peace. d. constable. In large Texas counties, the ________ prepares the county budget. a. clerk b. auditor c. constable d. sheriff

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