NC Local Government

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What is sales tax?

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Money added to all purchases for residents and visitors.

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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 is a county seat?

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A town that is the capital of a 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 does it mean to appoint?

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To assign a job or role to someone.

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What is revenue?

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Income from a source.

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What is local government?

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A government that is responsible for a specific area, such as a city or county.

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What are taxes?

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Money that people pay to the government to fund public services.

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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 budget?

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A plan for how to spend money.