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EOC Review- Goal 3
EOC Review from Study Guide
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10th Grade
01/03/2011

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NC Governor
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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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Sheriff
Definition
In charge of the county jail and law enforcement in unincorporated areas of the county
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State income tax
Definition
Largest source of revenue for state governments
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Education
Definition
Largest state expenditure (expense)
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General Assembly
Definition
NC's legislature (similar to Congress because they both make laws)
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Property Taxes
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Where counties get most of their revenue from
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Initiative
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Process by which citizens can propose new laws
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Referendum
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Process that allows citizens to approve or reject state laws
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NC Constitution
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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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City Council
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This group would be responsible for approving local ordinances
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Zoning Ordinances
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Local laws that control how land can be used
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Local government (City council)
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Level of government responsible for changing zoning ordinances
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Voters
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Who is responsible for approving a NC constitutional amendment
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City Police
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Law enforcement that would respond to a disturbance in an urban area
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