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Question 1 of 20
Under the traditional legal principle known as 'Dillon's Rule,' from where does a local government derive its authority?
A.
Inherent sovereignty derived from the local citizenry.
B.
Only those powers expressly granted, necessarily implied, or essential to the declared objects of the corporation by the state.
C.
The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution directly.
D.
A universal federal charter applicable to all municipalities.
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