What are the options that are available to the state government in the event that the local government is found to be ineffective?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response would be:
When local governments prove ineffective, state officials may offer them financial assistance with certain strings attached or may even take over responsibilities previously handled locally. In some extreme cases, financial mismanagement by the local government can lead to a possible "hostile takeover" by the state government.

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a. for more than a century b. since the 1950s c. since the 1970s d. for about five years

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The mission and membership of what is now the EU have narrowed continually since the founding of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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According to your text, which group of people could cause the phenomenon of "tipping"?

A) ?African Americans B) ?evangelical Christians C) ?Latinos D) ?tea party supporters

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