Chapter 14: Vocab Flashcards
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COUNTY SEAT
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a town where the county courthouse is located
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COUNTY
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normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of a state
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ORDINANCE
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a law, usually of a city or county
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INCORPORATE
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to receive a state charter, officially recognizing the government of a locality
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CHARTER
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a government document granting permission to organize a corporation
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HOME RULE
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allows cities to write their own charters, choose their own type if government, and manage their own affairs
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AT-LARGE ELECTION
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an election for an area as a whole; for example, statewide
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SPECIAL DISTRICT
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a unit of government that deals with a specific function, such as education, water supply, or transportation
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BALANCED BUDGET
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annual budget in which expenditures equal revenues
