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civics ch.11
civics ch,. 11 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| public policy | Government response to public issues |
| unitary system | a system in which all political power lies in the central government |
| apportioned | seats in state legislatures that are divided among districts, on the basis of equal representation |
| initiative | the process by which citizens can propose laws. |
| referendum | the process by which a law is referred to the voters to approve or reject |
| recall | a process for removing elected officials from office |
| revenue | income, |
| sales taxes | or charges made on purchases of goods and services. |
| excise tax | a charge on certain goods, such as alcoholic beverages, gasoline, and tobacco |
| income tax | a tax on the earnings of individuals and businesses |
| bonds | certificates that people buy from the government |
| item veto | the power to reject particular parts, or items, of a bill |
| lieutenant governor | the state official second in rank to the governor |
| Missouri Plan | the governor appoints a judge from a list prepared by a commission of judges, lawyers, and ordinary citizens. Then, in the next election, voters cast a “yes” or “no” vote on whether they want the judge to stay in office for a twelve-year term. |
| judicial action commissions | official governmental bodies that handle situations in which judges might not be doing their job well |
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