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Local Government

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show City Council  
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show Town Council  
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What is the name of the legislature of a county?   show
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What are the jobs of the three positions of the Legislative Branch?   show
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show Mayor  
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What is the position name for the Head of the Executive Branch for a County?   show
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show General Assembly  
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show No; cities have charters that list their powers  
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show The School Board  
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What four positions are required by all localities to elect other than head executive positions?   show
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Who may a local government hire to oversee operations?   show
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Why do counties, cities, and towns enact local ordinances?   show
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What are the powers of the Local Government?   show
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show Board of Supervisors and School Board  
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show City Council and School Board  
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show ability to raise revenue and money that the state provides  
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show local law  
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What does "revenue" mean?   show
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What does "regulate" mean?   show
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Towns are within counties, so citizens...   show
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show state laws and programs  
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