Identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments such as property taxes, sales taxes, bonds, and fees.
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Just like the President of the United States represents the Legislative Branch of the federal government, the ________________ represents the Legislative Branch of the Texas state government.
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Governor
Commissioner
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Maintaining highways, supporting public schools, and supporting ___________ _________ are all functions of Texas state government.
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private charities
public health
religious schools
political parties
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Just like the President of the United States represents the Legislative Branch of the federal government, the ________________ represents the Legislative Branch of the Texas state government.
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Maintaining highways, supporting public schools, and supporting ___________ _________ are all functions of Texas state government.
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The legislative branch of Texas state government includes ________________ and __________________.
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Based on the government chart, what do we call the judicial branch of the Texas government?
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County governments have the following functions: provide law enforcement for the county, establish services for rural citizens and help the state ___________ _________.
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County governments consist of __________: each with a county judge that heads a county commission.
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Municipal governments are city governments that are headed by a _______________, with a City Council and City Manager.
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In municipal governments with the Mayor-Council-City Manager structure, who is responsible for making city laws?
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A(n) ____________tax is way local and state governments collect money to fund services for Texas citizens.
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A major tax that provides the state with revenue to pay for school funding is called?
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State and local governments collect revenue from fees charged for vehicle ____________________and _______________.
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The state of Texas collects additional revenue from selling all of the following licenses EXCEPT?
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What is the largest source of revenue for state and local governments in Texas?
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What level of government functions to collect fees from vehicle inspections and registrations?
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What level of government functions to collect fees from driver's license renewals and issuances?
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What level of government functions to collect fees from water and garbage services?
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One function of municipal government is to control zoning. Zoning is which of the following type of regulations?
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Which of the following is an example of why zoning laws necessary?
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What level of government is responsible for maintaining the National Guard?