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This 1 person head of a municipality, city, town or village is voted into office by the people.
Who is a mayor?
This type of government covers all of Illinois.
What is state government?
These members propose all local laws.
Who is the City Council ?
This group of people are elected to run the business of the county.
Who are the County Board?
We live in this county
What is Madison County?
Because of this law, I have to give up (sell) a strip of my front yard for a neighborhood side walk!
What is eminent domain?
To drive, I have to be 16, but to vote, I must be
What is 18 years old?
If the Mayor vetos a proposed local law, the City Council has the right to do THIS to pass the law!
What is OVERRIDE the veto?
I'm in the Edwardsville "hot seat" if I must report here to take care of my legal/ government business!
Where is the county seat?
This section of land is incorporated, has a local government, and includes the town/ city/ village and its surrounding rural lands (lands out in the country with farms)!
What is a municipality?
If you build a new building, you must abide by these laws/ codes/ ordinances.
What are building and zoning laws?
At 18, I can vote for these city/ town/ village executive members of my local government!
Who is the mayor and the mayor and the council / city council.?
This County Board member is the chief peace officer.
Who is the County Sheriff?
This attorney is the county & state's legal advisor!
Who is the States Attorney?
This section of land includes municipalities, cities, towns, and villages, but is not a state.
What is a county?
I want to start a McDonald's in my house, but the city government says I need to build within this area.
What is commercially zoned land?
Once turn 18, I can use a full moon to tell me when I must do this important civil duty if I want to participate in the upcoming election. .
What is register to vote (30 days before election day).
This County Board member keeps records of deaths, births, marriages, etc.
Who is the County Clerk?
This professional provides his/ her services to the county by examining financial records!
Who is the County Auditor?
This section of land is smaller than a city or a town and is NOT incorporated!
What is a village?
Because of these types of laws, I have to have a building inspector inspect my electrical wires in my house before I can move in.
What are building laws/ codes/ ordinances?
Because I have trouble counting, this strange voting rule caused me to miss voting day!
What is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November on even-numbered years?
If someone dies under mysterious circumstances, this office will come and investigate.
Who is the county coroner?
This county board member collects county taxes for the county.
Who is the County Treasurer?
These sections of land are greater in size and population (more people), or have greater importance than a town or village
What are cities?