Which of the following is NOT a way in which the Texas Constitution of 1876 puts severe restrictions on local government in Texas?
A) Each county in Texas has the same basic governmental structure no matter its size or population.
B) Any structural change in a county's government requires a constitutional amendment approved by
a majority of statewide voters.
C) Counties are limited in their ability to raise revenue and provide needed services.
D) The restrictions on county and city governments have resulted in the creation of thousands of
special district governments across the state.
E) The size and number of counties in the state cannot be changed.
E
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All of the following are examples of hegemonic powers except
a. Britain during the eighteenth century. b. France at the beginning of the nineteenth century. c. Italy prior to World War I. d. the United States after World War II.
The continuing difficulty in coordinating policy and information among different intelligence agencies in the Department of Homeland Security illustrates that
A) in times of crisis, even the most powerful bureaucratic units can be forced to change. B) even in times of crisis, powerful bureaucratic units may successfully resist change. C) Congress can over-rule the president in times of crisis. D) whereas powerful bureaucratic units may be willing to change, smaller ones typically are not. E) It is impossible to add a new department to the federal bureaucracy.
The EPA is tasked to enforce ______.
a. the Clean Air Act b. the Water Quality Act c. the Endangered Species Act d. all of these
Which of the following statements about Britain's national parties (the Scottish National Party and the Plaid Cymru) is CORRECT? a. These national parties dominate the contests in their regions
b. The biggest competitor for these national parties in their respective regions is the Labour Party. c. These parties have seen their support erode in favor of the British Green Party. d. These parties have started to competitively participate in electoral districts outside of their respective regions. e. The biggest competitor to these parties in their respective regions is the Conservative Party.