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What is an ordinance?

  1. A federal law

  2. A piece of legislation passed at the local level

  3. A regulation made by the President

  4. A military order

The correct answer is: A piece of legislation passed at the local level

An ordinance is a type of law that is passed at the local level, meaning it is created and enforced by a city, town, or other municipality. This is different from a federal law, which applies to the entire country and is passed by the national government. It is also different from a regulation made by the President, who is part of the national government. While a military order may also be considered an ordinance, it would only affect military personnel and their actions, whereas a general ordinance affects all individuals within a specific jurisdiction. In summary, an ordinance is a local law, not a federal law, presidential regulation, or military order.