Assignment:
Local Government Assignment
Answer the following four questions, researched and cited, and turn it in through the "turn-it-in" upload within CANVAS. This assignment will be due a date as identified in CANVASS. In this assignment the student must identify several Items:
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. What are the differences between Home-Rule and General Law Cities? Describe the different types of city governments that are found in Texas.
2. What is the duty and responsibilities of City Managers? Do you think this administrative position is shielded from popular political pressure? Why or Why not?
3. What is the difference between Educational and Non-Educational Special Districts? Why are these sometimes called "Shadow Governments"?
4. What are the duties and responsibilities of County Government? Which are the most important duties, why?