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Civics Ch.14 voc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| county | normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of a state |
| county seat | a town where the county courthouse is located |
| ordinance | a law, usually of a city or county |
| incorporate | to receive a state charter, officially reorganizing the government of a locality |
| charter | a written document granting land and the authority to set up colonial governments. or a government document granting permission to organize a corporation. |
| home rule | allows cities to to write their own charters, choose their own type of government, and manage their own affairs |
| at-large election | an election for an area as a whole for example, statewide |
| public policy | the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem |
| special district | a unit of government that deals with a specific function such as education, water supply, or transportation |
| balanced budget | annual budget in which expenditures equal revenues |
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