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civics chapter12
study guide to chapter12 civics
Question | Answer |
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board | a group of people who manage the business of an organization. |
ordinances | local laws. |
municipality | a government that serves people who live in urban areas. |
utilities | services needed by the public such as water, gas, and electricity. |
zoning | local rules that divide a community into areas and tell how the land in each area can be used. |
property tax | a tax on land and buildings |
intergovernmental revenue | money given by one level of government to another. |
grant | when federal an state governments give money to local governments. |
councils of governments | groups that work together to meet regional needs. |
home rule | the right to write their own charter. |