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5. 1. In a __________ election voters choose a party’s candidates for the general election. 277

6. 2. The purpose of the popular vote for president is to choose __________. 280

7. 3. An __________ is a way for citizens to propose new laws. 278

8. 4. A __________ is done when election results are very close. 279

11. Suburbs communities near or around cities.

12. Special District unit of government that deals with a specific function.

13. Council-Manager form of government often seen as a way to reform inefficient governments

14. Commission form of city government.

15. Ordinance city law.

16. Weak-mayor system of government, the mayor can vote at council meetings, but only to break a tie, mayor’s authority is limited, and council appoints department heads and makes most policy decisions.

17. Strong-Mayor system is when the mayor has strong executive powers, mayor tends to dominate city government, and mayor has the power to veto ordinances.

18. At-Large Election citywide election.

19. Wards voting districts in cities.

20. City Charter most closely resembles a constitution, document granting power to a local government.

21. Home Rule, cities have the power to write their own charters, cities act with less interference from the state.

22. Municipality an incorporated place

23. Urban Areas where most Americans live.

24. Local Governments are created by state governments.

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28. 5. Explain the weak-mayor system.

29. 6. Describe Home Rule.

30. 7. List two types of local governments and how they were created.

31. 8. What is a special district?

32. 9. What is a city charter?

33. 10. . Explain the strong-mayor system.

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1. primary
2. electors
3. initiative
4. recount

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42. 1. A __________ most closely resembles a constitution. 347

43. 2. A __________ system is when the mayor has strong executive powers

44. 3. Local governments are created by ______ governments. 346

45. 4. A _______________ form of government often seen as a way to reform inefficient governments. 350

48. County Clerk keeps official government records.

49. Medical Examiner scientist trained to investigate causes of death.

50. Coroner not necessarily have medical training, investigates causes of death.

51. Christian Smith County treasurer official that supervises funds.

52. Ashley Rich District Attorney head legal officer is its prosecutor, works to prove in court that persons accused of crimes are guilty.

53. Sam Cochran Sheriff county’s chief law enforcement officer.

54. County Board of elected commissioners include passing ordinances or laws.

55. County Seat town where the county courthouse is located, center for the network of county roads.

56. Alaska, counties are called boroughs; Louisiana, counties are called parishes.

57. County first type of government formed by American settlers, normally the largest territorial and political subdivision in a state, often assumes the functions of city government.

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61. 5. Who creates local governments?

62. 6. What does the district Attorney do?

63. 5. Explain the weak-mayor system.

64. 5. Explain the weak-mayor system.

65. 6. Describe Home Rule.12-1

66. 6. Describe Home Rule.

67. 7.What is a county? 12-2

68. 7.What is a county? 12-2

69. 8. Who is the coroner?12-2

70. 8. Who is the coroner?12-2

71. 9. Name two states that call their counties other names. 12-2

72. 9. Name two states that call their counties other names. 12-2

73. 8. Describe a county board.

74. 9. Describe the sheriffs job.

75. 10.What is the county clerks job?

78. 12-2
1. city charter
2. strong-mayor
3. state
4. council-manager

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84. 1.A county’s head legal officer is the ________________.

85. 2. The county ______________ supervises funds.

86. 3. In county government, the county board ________________.

87. 4. The duties of a county board of commissioners include ________________.

90. State Constitutions split their state’s government into three branches, Massachusetts has the oldest Alabama has the longest

91. Grants-in-aid are federal funds given to state governments that are used to meet goals set by Congress, used for education, healthcare, or other purposes.

92. States Cooperation through a legal process called extradition, in which a person charged with a crime who has fled to another state is returned to the state where the crime was committed.

93. Concurrent Powers are specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.

94. Constitution Limitations states may not declare war, issue their own money, impose taxes on imports from other countries or states, make treaties with other countries, or take away rights granted by the federal government.

95. Fourteenth Amendment Courts have used the Fourteenth Amendment to apply the Bill of Rights to the states The Fourteenth Amendment gave courts a tool to stop states from making laws that limited the rights of African Americans.

96. Reserved Powers are found in the Tenth Amendment of the U. S
Reserved Powers are found in the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. A state establishing a university system is an example of a reserved power.

98. not listed in the Constitution but can be based on it.

99. Expressed Powers most are found in Article 1, Section 8 of the U. S
Expressed Powers most are found in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

100. Inherent Powers held by a government simply because it is a government, such as buying land from another country.

101. The national government has expressed, implied, and inherent powers

102. Article IV, Section 2 promises that each state will treat the people of other states equally.

103. The Framers of the Constitution created a federal government that was stronger than it was under the Articles of Confederation.

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107. 5. The ___________________ prepares the budget in most states?
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b. 
c. 
d. 

108. 6. Name the three types of powers the national government has.

109. 7. What is the supremacy clause?

110. 8. Name limits the Constitution puts on state governments.

111. 8. What are Inherent powers?

112. 9. What type of powers are found in the 10th Amendment?

113. 10. What are concurrent powers?

118. 11-1
1. Medical Examiner
2. County Seat
3. Sheriff
4. County Board

119. 11&12- R

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