Local, State, Federal government FLASHCARDS

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Citizens over the age of 18 can show civic virtue by _________ for government leaders. People can do this in local, state, and national elections for many different types of government workers.

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voting

Front

People who want to be elected to a government position often start a __________. These help voters know more about the candidate running for office.

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campaign

Front

The elected leader of a city or town is the __________.

Back

mayor

Front

A group of people who help the mayor make rules for the city or town are called _________.

Back

alderman

Front

The leader of the police department who makes sure the people in the city or town follow the laws is the __________.

Back

chief of police

Front

The leader of the county government is the __________.

Back

chancery clerk

Front

A group of people who help the chancery clerk make rules for the county are called ____________.

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supervisors

Front

The __________ is a person in charge of making sure all the people in the county follow the law.

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sheriff

Front

Who is responsible for investigating deaths to determine cause and manner?

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coroner

Front

Who is responsible for ensuring that all elections are conducted fairly, honestly, and legally in all areas of the laws of Mississippi?

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election commission