Government and Legal Terms

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Federalism

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A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

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Governor

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The elected executive head of a state in the U.S.

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Lieutenant governor

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An elected official serving as deputy to the governor of a state of the United States.

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Revenue

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Income, especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature.

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NC General Assembly

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The state legislature of North Carolina, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Charter

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A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power.

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County

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A territorial division within a state, typically an administrative or political unit.

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Mandate

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An official order or commission to do something.

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Municipality

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A city or town that has corporate status and local government.

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Mayor

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The elected head of a city, town, or other municipality.