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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| unicameral | A single-chamber legislature |
| Bicameral | Relative to a two-house legislative body. |
| Lieutenant Governor- | - Elected official serving as deputy to the governor. |
| Special session- | - A specially called meeting of the legislature, typically to deal with pressing problems. |
| Blanket Primary- | Blanket Primary- A primary in which all candidates are place in same primary ballot, regardless of party |
| County- | County- The largest political subdivision of a state. |
| County Board- | County Board- The governing body of most counties. |
| Zoning Code- | Zoning Code- A rule that specifies how land in particular parts of a city or county can be used. |
| Municipality- | Municipality- An urban unit of government chartered by a state |
| Ordinance- | Ordinance- A law at the local level. |
| Township- | Township- A unit of local government found in some states, usually a subdivision of a county. |
| Town Meeting- | Town Meeting- Meeting called by elected official to get input from their constituents. |
| Direct Democracy- | Direct Democracy- Form of government wherein citizens rule themselves rather than electing representatives to govern. |
| Special District- | Special District- Unit of local government that deals with specific functions. |
| Public policy- | A plan of action adopted by government decision makers to solve a problem or reach a goal |
| Mass transit | Mass transit- A public transportation network, consisting of buses, trains, subways, or other forms of public transportation. |