Structure and Function of Texas Government Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following correctly differentiates between the structures of state and municipal governments? (1 point)
Responses

The Commissioners Court has a judge and commissioners while the state must have three separate branches of government.
The Commissioners Court has a judge and commissioners while the state must have three separate branches of government.

The House of Representatives is the main structure of municipal governments while the lieutenant governor is a state-level structure.
The House of Representatives is the main structure of municipal governments while the lieutenant governor is a state-level structure.

The Texas Constitution gives options for municipal governments but lays out the exact setup for the state government.
The Texas Constitution gives options for municipal governments but lays out the exact setup for the state government.

The council-manager is the main structure of the state and the precinct system is the main structure of the city.

Structure and Function of Texas Government Quick Check
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Question
Which level of government has a bicameral legislature?(1 point)
Responses

judicial branch
judicial branch

county
county

state
state

municipal

Structure and Function of Texas Government Quick Check
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Question
If a citizen in a rural town needs to have their trash picked up, which level of government would function to provide this service?(1 point)
Responses

municipal
municipal

state
state

council-manager
council-manager

county

Structure and Function of Texas Government Quick Check
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Question
Which of the following best describes how the Texas Constitution establishes the structure and function of municipal governments?(1 point)
Responses

It establishes the Texas Legislature, terms of service, and main functions of the officials within it.
It establishes the Texas Legislature, terms of service, and main functions of the officials within it.

It makes all cities “general-law” cities, which means they must have a city manager.
It makes all cities “general-law” cities, which means they must have a city manager.

It allows municipalities with more than 5,000 people to write their own city charter that establishes their government.
It allows municipalities with more than 5,000 people to write their own city charter that establishes their government.

It establishes the plural executive, with the governor and lieutenant governor as executive leaders.

Structure and Function of Texas Government Quick Check
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Question
What is the main governing structure at the county level?(1 point)
Responses

Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court

the council-manager structure
the council-manager structure

court of criminal appeals
court of criminal appeals

the bicameral legislature
the bicameral legislature

there are 5 questions i need them numbered plz

1 answer

1. The Commissioners Court has a judge and commissioners while the state must have three separate branches of government.
2. State
3. county
4. It allows municipalities with more than 5,000 people to write their own city charter that establishes their government.
5. Commissioners Court