CH.3

Question 1

Approximately how many municipalities are in their Texas?

Answer 1

1200

Question 2

. Approximately percent of Texans reside in _____ cities.

Answer 2

80

Question 3

The process for removing an elected official during his/ her term through a popular vote, is referred to as ___________.

Answer 3

recall

Question 4

While a municipal government may not pass a law that binds all Texans, it can pass a (an) ________.

Answer 4

ordinance

Question 5

. In Houston, a strong mayor council city, ___________ appoints the chief of police and possesses veto power over ordinary majorities in the city council.

Answer 5

the mayor

Question 6

Cities must redistrict every _____ years.

Answer 6

10

Question 7

A major job of municipal and Texans home - rule cities is to provide services like

Answer 7

police, trash services and water services

Question 8

The two largest sources of tax revenue for Texas municipalities are ______________.

Answer 8

sales tax and property tax