KimbriaD@Chap12
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Federal System | the sharing of power between the central and state governments
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Statutes | a law written by legislative branch
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Census | a population count taken by the Census Bureau
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Commute | to reduce a criminal's sentence
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Parole | to grant prisoner the an early release from prison, with certain restrictions
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Civil Case | person or group taking legal action against another person or group
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Misdemeanors | a relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items
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Defendants | an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
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County | normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of a state
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County Seat | a town where the county courthouse is located
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Ordinances | a law, usually of a city or county
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Incorporated | to receive a state charter, officially recognizing the government of a locality
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Charter | a government document granting permission to organize a corporation
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Home Rule | allows cities to write their own charters, choose their own type of government, and manage their own affairs
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At-Large Elections | an election for an area as a whole; for example, statewide
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Public Policy | the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem
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Special District | a unit of government that deals with a specific function, such as education, water supply, or transportation
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Balanced Budget | annual budget in which expenditures equal revenues.
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Example 1: Misdemeanor | An example would be if someone went to Food Lion and stole a pack of gum. That is not very expensive therefore it is a misdemeanor
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Example 2: At-Large Election | An example would be a state-wide election or a city-wide election
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Example 3: County | An example would be Scotland County, Robeson County, Hoke county, and Cumberland County.
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Example 4: Charter | The Atlantic Charter is an example of a charter. The Atlantic Charter was proposed by President FDR and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It stated what the world should be like after World War II.
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Example 5: Special District | Some examples of special district would be hospital authorities, civil utility districts, and transit authorities.
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Sentence 1: Census | The Census Bureau called my house today to perform a census.
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Sentence 2: County Seat | There is a county seat in Cumberland county. It is specifically located in Fayetteville.
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Sentence 3: Defendant | The defendant was found guilty and now owes me $100,000 for damaging my car.
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Sentence 4: Parole | He was found guilty of first degree murder and has no possibility of parole.
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Sentence 5: Civil Case | My case is a civil case because I was hurt in a car accident by a drunk driver. I am asking that the defendant pays all my medical bills and for my car damages.
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