Ordinances are laws enacted by

• A. The international community
• B. Federal laws enacted by the national government
• C. Local governments
• D. State statutes

Answer: (C)

Ordinances are laws enacted by local governments, such as cities, towns, or counties, to govern matters within their own jurisdictions. Local authorities use their police power to regulate day-to-day issues like zoning, building codes, parking, and noise restrictions to protect public welfare, safety, and health. This authority is granted through state law, but the actual enactment happens at the local level.

In contrast, federal laws are statutes created by the national Congress, and state statutes are laws passed by state legislatures. The international community does not pass binding local ordinances. So the best answer is that ordinances are laws created by local governments.