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County

usgb/ˈkaʊnti/Volume
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Administrative Role

Counties manage local services like police, fire departments, and public libraries.

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The county budget allocates funds for the fire department.
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Election Jurisdictions

Counties are important during elections; they organize and tally votes within their boundaries.

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She volunteered at her local county election office.
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Geographic Variation

The size and function of counties can vary greatly between different states and countries.

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The county has more autonomy in some states than in others.
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