NC Local Government

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What is a municipality?

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A city, town, or village that is self-governing.

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What is a county seat?

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A town that is the capital of a county.

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What is property tax?

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Charges that a person who owns a home, a building, or a piece of land has to pay.

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What does mandated mean?

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Gave an authoritative order or specification.

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Who is a citizen?

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Someone who lives in a particular town, state, or county.

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What is a county?

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A division of a state made up of many towns.

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What is local government?

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The administration of a specific town, city, or county.

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What is the role of a mayor?

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The elected head of a municipality.

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What is a town council?

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A group of elected officials who govern a town.

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What is a budget?

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A plan for how to spend money.