Maryland's Policy to Reward Local Governments That Target New Growth

question 31

Multiple Choice

Maryland's policy to reward local governments that target new growth in areas that already have infrastructure, and denying state funding for infrastructure projects that encourage sprawl is an example of which type of policy?

• A)Urban sprawl
• B)Shadow government
• C)Smart growth
• D)Second-order devolution

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Definitions:

Political Party

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