Texas Government Questions with CORRECT Answers (Verified Update)
Q1: Pay-as-You-Go Limit
Answer: Texas Constitution requirement: expenditures can't exceed revenue (no deficit spending).
Q2: 3 Strikes Law
Answer: Enhanced sentences after 3 felonies.
Q3: Annexation
Answer: The process of adding territory to a city.
Q4: Available School Fund (ASF)
Answer: Pays for per-student allocations.
Q5: Bounded Rationality
Answer: Decisions limited by info, time, resources.
Q6: Capital Appreciation Bond
Answer: Long-term bond paid off in a lump sum.
Q7: Capital Felony
Answer: Death or life without parole.
Q8: Charter
Answer: A document defining the organization, powers, functions of a city.
Q9: Class A Misdemeanor
Answer: Up to 1 year jail; $4,000 fine.
Q10: Class B Misdemeanor
Answer: Up to 180 days jail; $2,000 fine.
Q11: Class C Misdemeanor
Answer: Fine only (up to $500).
, Q12: Commission System
Answer: Rare; officials oversee different departments (Galveston model).
Q13: Commissioners (4)
Answer: Roads, budgeting for precinct.
Q14: Commissioners Court
Answer: Governing body of county; includes 4 commissioners + county judge.
Q15: Constables
Answer: Serve legal papers, assist justice of the peace.
Q16: Council-Manager
Answer: Council sets policy; manager handles daily operations.
Q17: County Attorney
Answer: Prosecutes misdemeanors and advises officials.
Q18: County Clerk
Answer: Public records, elections.
Q19: County Judge
Answer: Presides over Commissioners Court; budget, disaster response.
Q20: Dedicated Highway Fund
Answer: Motor fuel taxes for transportation.
Q21: District Attorney (DA)
Answer: Prosecutes felonies.
Q22: District Clerk
Answer: Court records, jury selection.
Q23: Economic Stabilization Fund (Rainy Day Fund)
Answer: Reserve fund for budget shortfalls.
Q1: Pay-as-You-Go Limit
Answer: Texas Constitution requirement: expenditures can't exceed revenue (no deficit spending).
Q2: 3 Strikes Law
Answer: Enhanced sentences after 3 felonies.
Q3: Annexation
Answer: The process of adding territory to a city.
Q4: Available School Fund (ASF)
Answer: Pays for per-student allocations.
Q5: Bounded Rationality
Answer: Decisions limited by info, time, resources.
Q6: Capital Appreciation Bond
Answer: Long-term bond paid off in a lump sum.
Q7: Capital Felony
Answer: Death or life without parole.
Q8: Charter
Answer: A document defining the organization, powers, functions of a city.
Q9: Class A Misdemeanor
Answer: Up to 1 year jail; $4,000 fine.
Q10: Class B Misdemeanor
Answer: Up to 180 days jail; $2,000 fine.
Q11: Class C Misdemeanor
Answer: Fine only (up to $500).
, Q12: Commission System
Answer: Rare; officials oversee different departments (Galveston model).
Q13: Commissioners (4)
Answer: Roads, budgeting for precinct.
Q14: Commissioners Court
Answer: Governing body of county; includes 4 commissioners + county judge.
Q15: Constables
Answer: Serve legal papers, assist justice of the peace.
Q16: Council-Manager
Answer: Council sets policy; manager handles daily operations.
Q17: County Attorney
Answer: Prosecutes misdemeanors and advises officials.
Q18: County Clerk
Answer: Public records, elections.
Q19: County Judge
Answer: Presides over Commissioners Court; budget, disaster response.
Q20: Dedicated Highway Fund
Answer: Motor fuel taxes for transportation.
Q21: District Attorney (DA)
Answer: Prosecutes felonies.
Q22: District Clerk
Answer: Court records, jury selection.
Q23: Economic Stabilization Fund (Rainy Day Fund)
Answer: Reserve fund for budget shortfalls.
