This document provides vocabulary terms and definitions related to civics and economics. It defines a county as a territory within a state, and a country seat as the center of county government. Ordinances are defined as local laws, while incorporating declares a region a municipality with a charter. A charter establishes the basic rules of municipal government. Home rule allows local governments to amend laws, while at-large elections allow voters to vote for all members of a board. Public policy refers to rules and guidelines, and a special district is a section of government focused on a specific function. A balanced budget means a state's expenditures equal its budget.

1. Civics and Economics Vocabulary
Chapter 14 - Section One
County- A territory within a state
Similarity/Difference: None
Sentence: Here in Mooresville, we live in Iredell county.
Country Seat- Center of the county government
Similarity/Difference: None
Sentence: Iredellʼs county seat is in Statesville.
Ordinance- Local laws
Difference: Federal law
Sentence: Ordinances are laws that are enforced locally.
Incorporate- Declared municipality and has given a region a charter
Similarity/Difference: None
Sentence: None
Charter- Basic rules of municipal government
Similarity/Difference: None
Sentence: A charter puts government into place.
Home Rule- Amendments adopted by local governments
Difference: Federal law
Sentence: Home rules is the amendments that have been adopted by the local
government.
At-Large Election- Voters can vote for all members of the board
Difference: Presidential Elections
Sentence: During the at-large election, Sam voted for all the members of the board.
Chapter 14 - Section Two
Public Policy- Rules and guidelines
Similarity/Difference: None
Sentence: Public policy are the rules and guidelines that must be followed.
Special District- Government section that focuses on a special function
Similarity/Difference: None
Sentence: Special Districts are specialized sections within the government that focus
on one topic.
Chapter 14 - Section Three
Balanced Budget- All of the expenditures of the state
Similarity: Budget
Sentence: The balanced budget is the budget of the state.
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