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Across 3. Studies and revises budget; legislatures propose ways to raise revenue and cut expenditures 4. The course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem 7. Process of bringing unincorporated land and its residents into an existing municipality 8. Education; rainy day fund

Down 1. 116 public school systems- 100 county units and 16 city units 2. Cannot borrow money for their operating expenses; can for capital products (land or buildings) 5. Largest territorial and political subdivision in NC; county seat is center of county government 6. Professional manager- reports to board; drafts budget plans and advises on policies; can appoint people to head some county departments