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PSC 142 TX Local Government test (23 questions and answers)
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PSC 142 TX LocalGovernment test (23
questions and
answers)
Local Government - answer Has a greater impact
than either state or federal government in TX.
Fiscal Federalism - answer US government set
goals and priorities for new programs to be
implemented at the state and local level, and
provides financial incentives for states to
participate.
Administrative Federalism - answer US
government sets goals and objectives for programs
at the state and local level, but does not provide
matching funds.
Home rule - answer A city with a population over
5,000 may vote for this type of city. They are
allowed to write their own charter as long as it
doesn't contradict with state or federal
government laws.
, Charter - answer Gives powers, laws, and
structure to a municipal government.
General Law City - answer Must adopt its charter
from a list of approved models specified in the TX
Constitution.
Basic Functions of County Governments - answer
1. Operate courts for the state
2. Carry out public health regulations and services
3. Maintain state records (ex. marriage licenses)
4. Collect funds (taxes) for the state
5. Conduct elections
6. Enforce civil and criminal codes (ex. sheriff)
Dillon's Rule - answer Denies local governments
the rate of self-determination that both national
and state governments enjoy. They only exist as an
extension of the state government.
Municipalities - answer Cities
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