Civics Unit 4.1 Vocabulary

What is an "ordinance"?

• A regulation, law, decree, or rule

• An area of a country, city, or other place used for a particular purpose

• An area in a town or city that has a particular use

• A person who lives in a particular place

Which term refers to "a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts"?

• Appoint

• Ordinance

• Statute

• Zone

What does "municipal" mean?

• Relating to or conducted between two or more governments

• An area in a town or city that has a particular use

• Of or having to do with a local government

• An area of a country used for a particular purpose

What is the term for "to name someone to a particular office or duty"?

• Appeal

• Appoint

• Municipal

• Statute

What does it mean to be "incorporated"?

• To make part of an existing nation or city

• A law made by a legislature

• An area in a town or city with a particular use

• The right or authority to interpret and administer the law within an area

Which term refers to "a request that a higher court change the decision of a lower court"?

• Incorporate

• Municipalities

• Appeal

• Charter

Which term refers to "a legal document that establishes a municipality"?

• District

• Resident

• Charter

• Zone

Who is a "resident"?

• A law made by a legislature

• A regulation, law, decree, or rule

• A person who lives in a particular place

• An area in a town or city with a particular use

What does "zoning" mean?

• Relating to or conducted between two or more governments

• The right or authority to interpret and administer the law within an area

• An area in a town or city that has a particular use

• A law made by a legislature

What is "jurisdiction"?

• A person who lives in a particular place

• An area of a country, city, or other place used for a particular purpose

• The right or authority to interpret and administer the law within an area

• To name someone to a particular office or duty