Which statement is true about Municipal government?

• A. They pass by-laws
• B. They control national defense
• C. They regulate education only
• D. They regulate harbours

Answer: (A)

Municipal government uses by-laws as its main tool to govern local affairs. They pass by-laws to regulate matters within the municipality, such as zoning, building standards, parking, business licensing, waste collection, noise, and animal control. These by-laws are created by the council through a formal process and must align with higher levels of law. National defense is handled by the federal government, education policy by the provinces, and harbour regulation is typically a higher-level responsibility, so these are not core municipal functions. Therefore, passing by-laws best describes what municipal government does.