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What defines the nature of local government according to the content?
What defines the nature of local government according to the content?
- It has independent powers.
- It operates without oversight from higher authorities.
- It is a political subdivision of a nation or state. (correct)
- It can enact laws without delegation from the central government.
What does the concept of subordination mean in the context of local governments?
What does the concept of subordination mean in the context of local governments?
- Local governments are subordinate without inherent powers. (correct)
- Local governments have inherent powers and can act independently.
- Local governments control all levels of government.
- Local governments can create their own laws at will.
Which layer of local government is primarily responsible for performing services for communities?
Which layer of local government is primarily responsible for performing services for communities?
- Lower units
- Intermediate units
- Central units
- Basic units (correct)
According to the principles described, which aspect is essential for local governments to function?
According to the principles described, which aspect is essential for local governments to function?
What is one characteristic of the hierarchy of local government mentioned in the content?
What is one characteristic of the hierarchy of local government mentioned in the content?
What does local governance primarily involve?
What does local governance primarily involve?
Which statement correctly describes the role of lower units in local government?
Which statement correctly describes the role of lower units in local government?
In terms of legal authority, local governments are described as?
In terms of legal authority, local governments are described as?
What does the territory of a municipal corporation include?
What does the territory of a municipal corporation include?
What is the primary purpose of the government function of municipal corporations?
What is the primary purpose of the government function of municipal corporations?
Which principle underlies the concept of police power?
Which principle underlies the concept of police power?
What is a requirement for the exercise of local police power?
What is a requirement for the exercise of local police power?
Which of the following is NOT a function of municipal corporations?
Which of the following is NOT a function of municipal corporations?
Before local governments can exercise police power, what is necessary?
Before local governments can exercise police power, what is necessary?
Which of the following best defines the proprietary function of municipal corporations?
Which of the following best defines the proprietary function of municipal corporations?
Which of the following statements about local police power is false?
Which of the following statements about local police power is false?
Which type of government unit is created to provide technical services and coordinate with central government?
Which type of government unit is created to provide technical services and coordinate with central government?
What distinguishes local governments from field organizations of the central government?
What distinguishes local governments from field organizations of the central government?
Which of the following is not a function performed by local governments?
Which of the following is not a function performed by local governments?
What legal identity does a corporation possess according to the definition provided?
What legal identity does a corporation possess according to the definition provided?
What is the primary purpose of a municipal corporation as described?
What is the primary purpose of a municipal corporation as described?
Which element is NOT associated with the formation of a municipal corporation?
Which element is NOT associated with the formation of a municipal corporation?
Which statement accurately describes the concept of incorporation in relation to local governments?
Which statement accurately describes the concept of incorporation in relation to local governments?
Which of the following best describes the charter of a municipal corporation?
Which of the following best describes the charter of a municipal corporation?
What is the purpose of the 2018 Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines?
What is the purpose of the 2018 Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines?
Which document discusses the principles of devolution in local governance?
Which document discusses the principles of devolution in local governance?
Which case is significant in understanding the relationship between local government and private associations?
Which case is significant in understanding the relationship between local government and private associations?
What significant aspect did the year 1991 contribute to local governance in the Philippines?
What significant aspect did the year 1991 contribute to local governance in the Philippines?
What is one of the key focuses of Dillon's work in law?
What is one of the key focuses of Dillon's work in law?
What does a liberal interpretation of local police power entail?
What does a liberal interpretation of local police power entail?
Under what condition can the presumption of constitutionality of an ordinance be challenged?
Under what condition can the presumption of constitutionality of an ordinance be challenged?
What is generally meant by local autonomy?
What is generally meant by local autonomy?
How does democratic decentralization benefit local governance?
How does democratic decentralization benefit local governance?
What does Section 5(c) of RA 7160 promote regarding local government units?
What does Section 5(c) of RA 7160 promote regarding local government units?
What is a characteristic of local police power?
What is a characteristic of local police power?
What is the primary goal of granting local autonomy?
What is the primary goal of granting local autonomy?
What does the principle of presumption of constitutionality imply for local ordinances?
What does the principle of presumption of constitutionality imply for local ordinances?
Study Notes
Basic Principles of Local Government
- Local government is defined as political subdivisions of a nation or state with subordinate status to central government.
- It is constituted by law and has substantial control over local affairs, though it has no inherent powers.
- Local governance involves managing the political, economic, and administrative aspects of subdivisions within a state.
Elements of Local Government
- Subordination: Local governments are agencies dissimilar to sovereign states; they only have powers delegated by higher authorities.
- Territorial Boundaries: Local government authority is limited to defined geographical areas as per law, addressing issues affecting local populations.
Features and Distinctions of Local Governments
- Layers of Authority: Local governments consist of multiple authority levels that vary according to geography, population, and centralization.
- Units typically include intermediate, basic, and lower levels, each serving different community needs.
- Field Organizations: Central government operations within local boundaries are separate from local governance, focusing on specific functions while local governments manage broader political significance.
- General Purpose Authorities: Local governments perform various functions, classified as political, administrative, and government powers.
- Corporate Entities: Local governments are recognized as corporations with legal status, established by law to serve public interests.
Municipal Corporations
- Defined as bodies politic established by law to assist in state governance, municipal corporations have delegated authority over internal affairs.
Elements of Municipal Corporations
- Legal Creation: Formation is based on applicable laws that authorize municipal corporations.
- Corporate Name: Each municipal corporation operates under an official name for legal and administrative purposes.
- Inhabitants: The residents make up the constituents who constitute the municipal corporation.
- Territory: Jurisdiction encompasses the land, waters, and airspace where inhabitants reside, bounded by constitutional and legal limitations.
Dual Nature and Functions of Municipal Corporations
- Government Function: Encompasses local administration and welfare promotion for residents.
- Proprietary Function: Focuses on benefiting the community and fulfilling collective needs.
- Inherent Powers: Local governments possess police power, eminent domain, the ability to generate resources, and authority for managing local infrastructure and services.
Local Police Power
- Police power is a state’s inherent ability to regulate conduct for the public welfare, rooted in legal principles emphasizing people's welfare and mutual respect.
- Local governments require valid delegation from Congress to exercise police power, adhering to constitutional mandates and public policy standards.
- Local police power is typically effective only within territorial limits, though may extend for public health protection.
Local Autonomy and Decentralization
- Autonomy signifies self-governing arrangements within regions, promoting responsive, accountable local government through decentralization.
- Local autonomy aims to reduce national government dominance, fostering cooperation between central and local authorities.
Role of Democratization in Decentralization
- Democratic decentralization fosters reciprocal relationships between various government levels and involves citizens in policy-making processes, ensuring sustainable democracy at local levels.
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This quiz explores the foundational principles and elements of local government. It examines the United Nations' definition and the relationship between local and central government. Test your understanding of the various components that make up local governance.
