Full Faith and Credit Clause - idea that states cannot deny citizens rights given by the national government, Lt. Governor - Serves as president of the state senate and serves on various commissions and boards, Federalism - idea that the national and state governments share power, Line Item Veto - idea where the governor can veto only particular parts of a bill, General Assembly - drafts and legislates the state laws, Statute - idea that laws applies to the entire state, Ordinances - idea that laws applies to certain counties/cities, Apportionment - idea of keeping districts equal in population, Misdemeanor - known as minor crimes, Magistrate Courts - having limited jurisdiction over minor civil and criminal matters, Annexation - to be taken in by a larger city, Gentrification - beautifying center area of cities, homes, parks, property, Grant-In-Aids - giving of federal funds to a state or local government to subsidize a public project, Home rule - allows cities to write their own charters, choose their own type of government, and manage their own affairs, City Charter - a government document granting permission to organize a constitution, Municipality - known as a city or town, Board of Commissioners - a legislative body in charge of passing laws and regulating ordinances, Special Districts - government unit that deals with a specific function, such as education, water supply, or transportation, Incorporate - receiving a state charter, officially recognizing the government of a locality, Property Tax - a tax on land and property, most common form at the county level,

Unit 6: State and Local Government Vocabulary

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