3.2 Flashcard: Local Law Making

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Municipal government helps to create laws that...

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manage local services and daily life

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What is a city charter?

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A constitution for the city government.

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Getting to know your municipal governments and how it makes laws is important because...

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They create regulations and provide services directly affecting daily life

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What is a municipal ordinance?

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A local law or regulation

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Which group of people is directly responsible for creating municipal policies?

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The city council

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A municipal legislative body might hold a hearing in order to

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Encourage public opinion, participation, or influence in the legislative process

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What is the primary responsibility of state legislators during legislative sessions?

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Attending sessions to debate and pass bills

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What does the term "supremacy clause" refer to in the context of law?

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Federal laws are superior to state laws

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What is the main role of a state legislature?

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To create laws for the state

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Municipal (or municipality) refers to

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lower more local levels of government, like in county or city