The Power Delegated by the State to a Local Unit

question 106

Multiple Choice

The power delegated by the state to a local unit of government, typically a larger city, to manage its own affairs is called:

• A) home rule.
• B) a municipal charter.
• C) a corporate charter.
• D) local autonomy.

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Definitions:

Division

A logical fallacy where one assumes that what is true of a whole must also be true of its parts.

Slippery Slope Argument

A logical fallacy that argues a relatively small first step will lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect, often negative.

Strength Of Link

The degree to which two variables are related or associated with each other, often measured in statistical analyses.

Slippery Slope

The fallacy of arguing against a proposed action or policy by claiming, with insufficient evidence, that it will lead to a series of increasingly bad consequences.