Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Discussion of Local

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the discussion of local government found in the U.S. Constitution?

• A) Local governments are not mentioned in the Constitution.
• B) Local governments are constitutionally required to turn over all of the local taxes collected from residents to state governments.
• C) Local governments are given the authority to ignore federal laws with which their citizens disagree.
• D) Local governments have the power to establish local banks.
• E) Local governments have the power to raise and maintain militias.

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