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Question 1 of 20
Under the traditional legal principle known as Dillon's Rule, what is the primary limitation on the power of a municipal corporation?
A.
A municipality possesses only those powers expressly granted by the state, or those necessarily implied from express grants.
B.
A municipality has inherent sovereignty similar to that of the federal government.
C.
A municipality may exercise any power not specifically prohibited by the state constitution.
D.
A municipality's power is limited only by the federal Bill of Rights.
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