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        | This official gained veto power in 1996 (important because it strenghtened the power of the executive branch) |  | 
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        | In charge of the county jail and law enforcement in unincorporated areas of the county |  | 
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        | Largest source of revenue for state governments |  | 
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        | Largest state expenditure (expense) |  | 
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        | NC's legislature (similar to Congress because they both make laws) |  | 
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        | Where counties get most of their revenue from |  | 
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        | Process by which citizens can propose new laws |  | 
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        | Process that allows citizens to approve or reject state laws |  | 
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        | Document that begins with a declaration of rights |  | 
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        | Start a recycling program |  | Definition 
 
        | How a county could respond to an overflowing landfill |  | 
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        | This group would be responsible for approving local ordinances |  | 
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        | Local laws that control how land can be used |  | 
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        | Local government (City council) |  | Definition 
 
        | Level of government responsible for changing zoning ordinances |  | 
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        | Who is responsible for approving a NC constitutional amendment |  | 
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        | Law enforcement that would respond to a disturbance in an urban area |  | 
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