Government and Taxation Terms

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A tax placed on the sale of various commodities; the purchaser pays.

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Sales tax

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A tax levied on the income of individuals and/or corporations.

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Income Tax

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Process in which a certain number of qualified voters sign petitions in favor of a proposal.

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Initiative

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A process by which a legislative measure is referred to the State’s voters for final approval or rejection.

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Referendum

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A law passed by the legislature.

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Statutory law

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The authority of each State to act to protect and promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of its people.

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Police Power

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A petition procedure by which voters may remove an elected official from office before the completion of his or her regular term (different from an impeachment).

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Recall

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A governor may veto one or more items in a bill without rejecting the entire measure.

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Item veto

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A major unit of local government in most States.

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County

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A subdivision of a county.

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Township