Topic 8 - State & Local Government

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Rules and regulations created by government agencies.

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Administrative Law

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A court that reviews decisions made by lower (trial) courts.

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Appellate Court

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The chief lawyer for the state (in state government) or the nation (head of the U.S. Department of Justice).

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Attorney General

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A budget where planned spending does not exceed expected income or revenue.

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Balanced Budget

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An elected governing body for many counties.

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Board of Commissioners

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Law created by judges through their decisions in specific cases, based on precedent and common law principles.

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Case Law

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A document granted by the state that outlines the structure, powers, and organization of a city government.

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City Charter

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A professional hired by a city council to manage the day-to-day operations of the city government.

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City Manager

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A strategy where police work closely with residents and community groups to prevent crime and solve local problems.

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Community Policing

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Law based on the interpretation and implementation of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions.

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Constitutional Law