Discuss How Counties Serve as the Agents of State Government

question 32

Essay

Discuss how counties serve as the agents of state government in Texas.Describe some of the factors that tend to impede the ability of the state government to supervise the counties.Describe constitutional changes that might make counties more accountable to the state or,conversely,more responsive to local problems.

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Definitions:

Cats

Domesticated felines known for their agility, curiosity, and being common household pets.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, and those followed by negative outcomes are not.

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work in the development of the theory of connectionism and contributions to educational psychology.

Operant Conditioning

The procedure of influencing the level of a behavior by the use of positive reinforcement or negative sanctions.