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Unit 7 Civics
Civics SOL
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Board of Supervisors | legislative body of county government. |
| Charter | written grant by state legislature to establish a local government. |
| City | independent local government seat; a large town |
| City Council | legislative body of a city government. |
| Clerk of Circuit Court | constitutional officer who keeps records of legal documents. |
| Commissioner of Revenue | constitutional officer who assesses property and other local taxes. |
| Constitutional Officer | 5 officers that the state mandates each local government elect. |
| County | local government seat; division of state government |
| Interest Group | association of individuals based on one or more shared concerns. |
| Lobby | to seek to influence lawmakers to vote for or against a bills. |
| Manager | local executive for a county or city. |
| Mayor | local executive for a city or town. |
| Ordinance | law enacted by a local body of government. |
| Policymaking | lawmaking |
| School Board | a local board responsible for the maintenance and rule-making of schools. |
| Sheriff | constitutional officer elected to assist the Governor with enforcing state laws. |
| Town | local government seat larger than a village and smaller than a city. |
| Town Council | legislative body of a town government. |
| Treasurer | constitutional officer who collects taxes and makes payment. |