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8 Cards in this Set
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Initiative
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the process by which citizens can propose a law or state constitutional amendment to be voted upon in an election.
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Referendum
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the process by which a proposed public measure is voted upon.
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Recall
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the process by which voters can vote to remove a public official from office.
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Home Rule
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A city or local government's power to govern itself.
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County
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A subdivision of a state; the largest unit of local government.
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Township
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A unit of local government; a subdivision of a county.
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Special District
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Unit of local government that provides certain services that the local government does not provide.
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Municipality
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Political unit, such as a town or a city, that is self governing.
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