The Concept of Home Rule Refers to Allowing Localities to Manage

question 50

True/False

The concept of home rule refers to allowing localities to manage their own affairs as much as possible without the necessity of seeking specific approval to change their governing structure from the state in which they are chartered.

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Definitions:

Scienter

Knowledge of wrongdoing or fraudulent intent in the commission of an act, especially a key element in certain legal proceedings.

Fraud

is the intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.

Misrepresentation

The act of giving false or misleading statements that induce someone into a contract, which can be grounds for voiding the agreement.

Fraud in the Inducement

A deceitful practice intended to convince someone to enter into a contract or agreement under false pretenses.