Question

this assessment is your course post-test. it is designed to evaluate your knowledge of texas government prior to the class. this is a mandatory component of the course, and regardless of your score just by taking it you will earn twenty-five points. if you do not take the assessment, you will lose twenty-five points. you will have sixty minutes to complete the post-test, please do not use any outside material to take this test.

question 22

a city charter does all of the following, except

• establish powers of municipal officers.
• set terms of office for council members.
• provide procedures for passing ordinances.
• establish state law.

Explanation:

Define the function of a city charter

A city charter acts as the basic governing document (a "constitution") for a municipality, establishing its governmental structure, defining the powers of municipal officers, setting terms of office, and outlining procedures for local ordinances.

Identify the limitation of municipal authority

Municipalities and their charters only have jurisdiction over local, municipal affairs. They do not have the authority to establish state law, which is the exclusive constitutional power of the state legislature.

Answer:

• establish powers of municipal officers.
• set terms of office for council members.
• provide procedures for passing ordinances.
• establish state law. (Correct answer)