CH 8 State and Local Legislative Branches Vocab

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land division called a parish or a borough in some states

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county

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organization of all state legislatures except Nebraska’s

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bicameral

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a government’s plan of action

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public policy

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the Nebraska legislature’s organization

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unicameral

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case involving voter-ID laws

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Crawford v. Marion County Election Board

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law passed by a city council

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ordinance

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all candidates, regardless of party, on one ballot

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blanket primary

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a unit of government dealing with a specific issue

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special district

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to make a part of; to combine

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incorporate

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upkeep of property or equipment

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maintenance