Local Government and State Structure Flashcard

Front

Head of a municipality: _____

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mayor

Front

Each NJ county has a _____ for its government.

Back

county seat

Front

The state _____ indicates New Jersey's spending on services.

Back

budget

Front

The U.S. is a _____ where citizens elect representatives.

Back

democratic republic

Front

Lawmaking body for the entire country.

Back

United States Congress

Front

Elected officials making laws for a municipality.

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council

Front

Branch of state government that executes laws.

Back

executive branch

Front

Branch of state government that makes laws.

Back

legislative branch

Front

Branch of state government that interprets laws.

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judicial branch

Front

System where three government branches oversee each other to prevent excessive power.

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checks and balances