Describe and Evaluate the General Functions of Each of the Five

question 7

Essay

Describe and evaluate the general functions of each of the five types of local government. Provide an example of each and contrast the functions across the types of government.

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Definitions:

Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a party in a legal proceeding as a remedy for loss or injury.

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff, over and beyond the actual damages incurred, to punish the defendant for egregious or malicious conduct.

Plaintiff

An individual or entity that brings a lawsuit against another in a court of law.

Breach of Contract

The failure of one party to fulfill the terms of a contract without lawful excuse.