Why Are Texas Counties Important

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why are Texas counties important?

• A) They create and regulate cities.
• B) They act as legislative bodies, making most of the local laws.
• C) They provide the main form of government in rural areas.
• D) They have very broad governmental powers.
• E) There are generally more county governments in Texas than any other form of government.

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Definitions:

Essentialism

The belief that entities have a set of attributes essential to their identity and function, often overlooking the influence of culture, society, and personal choice.

Functionalism

is a theoretical framework in social sciences that emphasizes the interdependence of the parts of a society and their role in maintaining social order.

Post-structuralism

An intellectual movement that critiques and seeks to move beyond the structures and certainties of structuralism, emphasizing the instability of meaning and the complexity of power relations.

Dominant Discourses

Prevailing narratives or patterns of communication that shape societal norms, values, and beliefs.