Definition of local government

local governmentnoun

chính quyền địa phương

/ˌləʊkl ˈɡʌvənmənt//ˌləʊkl ˈɡʌvərnmənt/

The term "local government" refers to the administrative bodies that are responsible for managing the affairs and providing public services in specific geographic areas, such as towns, cities, counties, or districts. These governments operate at a lower level than national or state governments and are usually more directly accountable to the people they serve. The concept of local government can be traced back to the medieval period, where self-governing townships and cities emerged as political and economic centers. However, it was during the 19th century that local government as an institution began to solidify under the influence of the principles of democracy, limited government, and devolution of powers. Today, local government remains a vital component of democratic governance, playing a critical role in promoting economic development, providing essential services, and addressing the specific needs and challenges of local communities.

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the system of government of a town or an area by elected representatives of the people who live there

hệ thống chính quyền của một thị trấn hoặc một khu vực do những đại diện được bầu của người dân sống ở đó

the organization that is responsible for the government of a local area and for providing services, etc.

tổ chức chịu trách nhiệm quản lý một khu vực địa phương và cung cấp dịch vụ, v.v.

Example:
  • state and local governments

    chính quyền tiểu bang và địa phương

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