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18 Cards in this Set
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authority
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The right given to leaders to give orders, make decisions,and take action for a community.
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government service
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The work that the government does for everyone in its area.
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legislative
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Branch of government that makes laws.
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executive
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Branch of the government that sees that the laws are obeyed.
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judicial
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Branch of government that decides whether laws are fair or are based on the Constitution.
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county
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A section of the state, including cities and towns in the area.
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Council
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A group of people chosen to make laws.
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mayor
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A leader of a community government.
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County seat
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The city or town in which the main government offices of the county are located.
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Court
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A place where a judge or jury decides if someone has broken the law.
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Recreation
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Any activity done just for enjoyment.
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public works
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A department of a community government that provide services to meet the daily needs of citizens, such as repairing streets, collecting trash, or making sure that there is clean water.
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governor
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Elected leader of a state's government.
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capitol
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The government building in a capital city were law makers meet.
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supreme court
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The highest court in any state. The United States Supreme Court is the most important court in the nation.
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congress
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Legislative branch of the national government.
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representative
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A person chosen by a group of people to act or speak for them.
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appointed
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Chosen.
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