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ch 8 clh
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. extradition | returning a criminal to the state where the crime was committed. |
| levy | to put on |
| 3. reserved powers | state powers |
| 4. bicameral | two houses |
| initiative | process where citizens can start new laws |
| 5. proposition | citizens start a petition for a new law |
| 8. referendum | a proposed law is put on the ballot |
| 9. governor | chief executive of a state |
| 10. auditor | monitors state spending |
| 11. penal code | states criminal laws |
| 12. lieutenant governor | second in command in a state. |
| 13. municipality | a unit of local government |
| city | largest type of municipality |
| county | largest unit of local government |
| sheriff | chief law enforcement officer in a county |
| aldermen | elected officials who run a city/town |
| 18. ordinance | a local law |
| charter | a plan for the local unit of government |
| mayor | chief executive in a city |