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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 |
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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) |
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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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