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Thurston Civics 11
Chapter 11 Civics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| public policy | Government response to public issues. |
| unitary system | Practically all political power lies with a central government. |
| apportioned | Divided among districts |
| inititiative | The process by which citizens can propose laws. |
| referendum | The process by which a law is referred to the voters to approve or reject. |
| recall | A process for removing elected officials from office. |
| revenue | Income |
| sales tax | Charges made on purchases of goods and services. |
| excise tax | A charge on certain goods, such as alcoholic beverages, gasoline, and tobacco. |
| income tax | A tax on the earnings of an individual or business. |
| bonds | Certificates that people buy from the government. |
| item veto | The power to reject particular parts, or items, of a bill. |
| lieutenant governnor | The State official second in rank to the Governor. |
| Missouri Plan | A method of choosing judges. |
| judicial action commissions | Official government bodies that handle situations in which judges might not be doing their job well. |