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local and state government

Terms in this set (18)

referendum
measure on a ballot as a result of a voters petition
initiative
enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes on a ballot
SPLOST
Special Purpose Local Option Sales tax
County
a district in US state
infrastructure
fundamental facilities. EX. transportation, communication systems, power plants, and schools.
federalism
relationship between federal and state government
reserve powers
powers in THAT state
civic duty
responsibilities as a citizen
Ad Valorem tax
a real property tax. cars, land, boats
township
unit of local government. found in midwestern and northeastern states
lieutenant governor
state officer next to governor
line item veto
veto on ONLY part of a bill
municipality
unit of local government
limited government
restricted governing powers
concurrent powers
both federal and state government have
recall
procedure where citizens can removed and replace a public official before term ending
selective service
draft
sales taxes
consumption tax from the gov on the sale of goods and services
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