Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
100
City Charters
a document granting power to a local government
100
county
largest territoral and polictal subdivision of a state
100
Most townships elect a small body of _________ called a township committee.
officials/committee
200
home rule
allows cities to write their own charters, choose their own type of government, and manage their own affairs
200
First county was founded in __________ in ______.
Virginia/ 1634
200
the political unit of local government
village
300
Executive power belings to a ________
mayor
300
the town where a county courthouse is located
county seat
300
This step can make the community more attractive to _______ and to possible new residents and businesses.
vistors
400
At-large election
city wide or state wide
400
__________ are elected officials.
Sheriffs
400
Town meetings are held _____ a year.
once
500
ordinances
city or county law
500
The ________ ___________ brings criminals to justice.
district attorney
500
_______ are smaller than cities and larger than villages.
Towns
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