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13 Cards in this Set
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A political subdivision of a state established to provide a single public service within a specific geographical area
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Special district
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A subdivision of a county that has its own government
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Townships
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A major city, or urban area regarded as the center of a specific activity
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Metropolis
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The head od government of a city, town, or municipal corporation
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Mayor
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THe governing body of a city or town
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City or town council
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the system of local government that combines the strong political leadership of elected officials in the form of a council
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COuncil manager plan
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A court having jurisdiction over certain probate matters including civil commitments
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County COmmissioners
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THe chief law enforcment officer for the courts in a U.S. county
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Sheriff
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Head of police department
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CHief of Police
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A law written by a legislative board
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Statues
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A law, usuallty of a city or ocunty
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Ordinances
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A school board
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Board of education
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A member of the municipal legislative body in a town or city in many jurisdictions
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Alderman
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