Economic Distribution
Who has power to implement a statewide income tax in Texas?
Voter approval of any income tax
What is the Spoils system?
People being appointed into government jobs by Government officials for supporting in their favor
What is a special district ?
a unit of local government with a narrow and specifically defined function.
general laws
Statutes that pertain to all municipalities that do not have home-rule status.
What is the Legislative Budget Board or LBB?
Power that allows the Texas governor to limit expenditures in a bill
What are Mandates?
Actions that that the national government require state and local governments to take
How many different types of special districts exist in Texas?
two dozen
city charters
The constitutions that guide municipal governments
All corporations in Texas must pay the
Franchise tax
What are nonpartisan elections?
Elections where a candidate has no party label
Some special districts have been created primarily for
Private Gain
district system
A system in which a candidate is required to live in the particular geographic area in which he or she runs for office.
In a progressive tax system…
The wealthy pay a larger portion of their income in taxes.
What are revenue bonds?
Government debt sold to private investors and paid off
Part of the attraction of special districts is that they are easy to...
organize and operate
general-law cities
cities whose population is fewer than 5,000 or somewhat larger cities that, for one reason or another, have not opted for home rule.
Why is Texas required to retain a budget ?
The state constitution requires Texas to have a balanced budget
What are user fees?
A fee for a government service
What is the nickname of Special Districts?
Hidden Governments; they are undemocratic
How many members in a Council-Manager form?
5 to 15