Local Government and Community Concepts Flashcard

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To receive a state charter officially recognizing the government of a locality.

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Incorporation

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A document granting power to a local government.

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Charter

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Allows cities to write their own charters, and choose their own type of government.

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Home Rule

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A law, usually of a city or county.

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Ordinance

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An election for an area as a whole; for example, statewide.

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General Election

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A unit of government that deals with a specific function, such as education.

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Special District

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A large city and its suburbs.

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Metropolitan Area

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A community that is near a larger city.

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Suburb

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Normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of a state.

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County

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A town where the county courthouse is located.

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County Seat