USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

NORTHWEST ORDINANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does “ordinance” mean?
A
a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
B
a change or addition to a legal or statutory document.
C
a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An ordinance is an official rule or order.

Detailed explanation-2: -: an authoritative decree or direction : order. On that day the king signed three ordinances. : a law set forth by a governmental authority. specifically : a municipal regulation. A city ordinance forbids construction work to start before 8 a.m.

Detailed explanation-3: -a law or rule made by a government or authority: City Ordinance 126 forbids the parking of cars in this area. Rules & laws. admiralty.

Detailed explanation-4: -An ordinance is an executive order passed by the President of India under Article 123 of the Constitution. It holds the same force and effect as an Act passed by the Parliament.

Detailed explanation-5: -Generally, an ordinance is a local law of a municipal corporation, duly enacted by the proper authorities, prescribing general, uniform and permanent rules of conduct relating to the corporate powers of the municipality.

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