State & Local Government

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What are the 3 levels of government?

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Federal, State, Local

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Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

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Governor

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Who is the head executive of local government?

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Mayor

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The income of a government from taxation is called:

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revenue

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This group usually serves as a local legislative body to pass city laws, or ordinances.

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city council

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What is the word that refers to a city, town, or village that has its own local government?

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municipality

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The state government & federal government both have a bicameral legislature which include:

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Senate & House of Representatives

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a region or area that states are divided into with roughly the same number of people

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district

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a local law or legislation

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ordinance

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A state-level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation or a proposed constitutional amendment.

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referendum