Govt 11 - State & Local Legislative

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elected official serving as deputy to the governor

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lieutenant governor

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a specially called meeting of the legislature, typically to deal       with pressing problems

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special session

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the largest political subdivision of a state

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County

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a rule that specifies how land in particular parts of the city or county can be used

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Zoning code

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a law at a local level

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Ordinance

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a meeting called by an elected official to get input from his or her constituents

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town meeting

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a unit of local government that deals with a specific function, such as education, water supply, or transportation

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special district

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a plan of action adopted by government decision makers to solve a problem or reach a goal

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public policy

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State legislatures derive their powers from the ___________.

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state constitution

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State law making is limited by the ___________________, which means State laws cannot conflict with federal laws.

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Principle of Federalism