Dillon's rule holds that local governments are created by and derive their authority from the states. This means that local governments are subject to state control and can only exercise powers granted to them by the state. This rule has been used by courts to limit the autonomy of local governments and ensure that they are acting within the bounds of state law.

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Dillon's Rule

Question 17

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Dillon's rule

A) establishes the sovereignty of the states.
B) holds that local governments are creatures of the states.
C) requires local governments to act within constraints placed on them by Washington.
D) invalidates a narrow interpretation of the Constitution's interstate commerce clause.
E) invalidates state police power.

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