Which of the following views of local government power dictates that local government should only have those powers expressly granted by the state?
A) Dillon's Rule
B) Ogden's Rule
C) Cooley's Rule
D) Perry's Rule
E) Austin's Rule

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Dillon's Rule is the view that local government only has those powers expressly granted to them by the state government. This means that local governments cannot act outside of their explicitly delegated powers and must rely on state law for guidance on what they can and cannot do.

Which of the Following Views of Local Government Power Dictates