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chapter 9 terms civics

Terms in this set (16)

municipality
A unit of local government that is incorporated by the state and has a large degree of self-government..
city
the largest type of municipality.
county
A subdivision of state government formed to carry out state laws, collect taxes, and supervise elections.
sheriff
The chief law-enforcement official in some county governments.
charter
A basic plan of government granted by state legislatures to local governments.
ordinances
Regulations that govern a local governmental unit.
town
A unit of local government, usually larger than a village and smaller than a city.
town meeting
A form of government in which all citizens meet regularly to discuss town issues.
township
A unit of local government that maintains local roads and rural schools within counties.
special district
A unit of local government set up to provide a specific service.
home rule
The power of a city to write its own municipal charter and to manage its own affairs.
city council
the lawmaking body of a city
mayor
The chief executive of a city government.
commission
A local government body that has both legislative and executive powers.
grants-in-aid
Federal funds given to state and local governments for specific projects.
block grants
Federal funds given to state and local governments for broad purposes.
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