Civic Literacy Unit 4

6. – Local government rules that control how land can be used (residential, commercial, industrial).
8. – The chief executive of a state, similar to the president at the federal level.
9. – A community that has been officially recognized by the state as a municipality with its own government.
12. Government – City or town government handling services like police, zoning, and local ordinances.
13. Powers – Powers specifically given to the national government by the U.S. Constitution.
14. – A law or regulation passed by a city or town government.
16. Branch-NC – The governor and state agencies responsible for enforcing state laws.
18. Assembly – North Carolina’s state legislature, responsible for making state laws.
19. – A written law passed by a legislative body (such as Congress or the General Assembly).
20. Powers – Powers shared by both national and state governments (e.g., taxation).

1. – Referring to interactions or cooperation between different levels of government (federal, state, local).
2. – A system of government where power is shared between national and state governments.
3. – A person who lives in a particular place, such as a city, county, or state.
4. – A local judicial officer who handles minor cases, warrants, and preliminary hearings.
5. – The legal authority of a court or government body to make decisions and enforce laws.
7. Government – Political subdivisions such as counties, cities, and towns that provide services close to citizens.
10. Government – Local government responsible for larger areas, often handling courts, schools, and elections.
11. Incorporation – The process by which the Bill of Rights is applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
15. Powers – Powers kept by the states under the Tenth Amendment.
17. – A legal document from the state granting a city or town the authority to govern itself.