| A | B |
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| bills | laws proposed to the legislature |
| probate offices | county government offices that keep records of marriages, wills, and land ownership |
| board of education | a small group of citizens who are appointed or elected to oversee the schools |
| mayor | head official of a city's government |
| city council | group of citizens elected to help govern a city |
| district courts | hold trials for less serious crimes and arguments over small amounts of money |
| ciruit courts | deal with matters somewhat more serious thatn the district courts |
| Courts of Appeal | hear a case that has already been heard in district or circuit court |
| Alabama Supreme Court | the highest court in Alabama |
