Which of the following is an example of local government power in Georgia?

• A. Regulating interstate commerce
• B. Conducting foreign policy
• C. Issuing provincial licenses
• D. Zoning and land-use regulation

Answer: (D)

Local governments shape development and land use through zoning and related regulations. In Georgia, cities and counties exercise police powers granted by the state to plan communities, designate zoning districts, require permits, and regulate subdivisions and building codes. This directly affects how land is used and developed, which is why it exemplifies local authority.

Interstate commerce and foreign policy are powers reserved for the federal government, not localities. The idea of provincial licenses isn’t part of Georgia’s system, while local governments do handle certain local licenses (like business or alcohol licenses) within state rules. So zoning and land-use regulation best represents the local power in Georgia.