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What is the primary defining characteristic of local governments?
What is the primary defining characteristic of local governments?
- Sovereign status
- Non-administrative jurisdiction
- Continuing organizations
- Subordinate status (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a function of local governments?
Which of the following is NOT a function of local governments?
- Printing local currency (correct)
- Providing greater political participation
- Levying taxes
- Imparting socio-economic services
What is one of the expanded powers of Local Government Units (LGUs) under the Local Government Code?
What is one of the expanded powers of Local Government Units (LGUs) under the Local Government Code?
- Power to declare war
- Power to issue national passports
- Power to levy taxes (correct)
- Power to appoint Supreme Court justices
What does the acronym LGU stand for in the context of the text?
What does the acronym LGU stand for in the context of the text?
What is one of the authorities of local governments mentioned in the text?
What is one of the authorities of local governments mentioned in the text?
According to RA 7160, what are LGUs exempted from paying import duties and taxes for?
According to RA 7160, what are LGUs exempted from paying import duties and taxes for?
What action allows local chief executives to negotiate and secure grants or donations?
What action allows local chief executives to negotiate and secure grants or donations?
Under RA 7160, what debts are written off for LGUs?
Under RA 7160, what debts are written off for LGUs?
What does RA 7160 allow in terms of organizational changes in LGUs?
What does RA 7160 allow in terms of organizational changes in LGUs?
How does RA 7160 encourage collaboration between local public organizations and the private sector?
How does RA 7160 encourage collaboration between local public organizations and the private sector?
