The excerpt provides an example of the regulating zoning responsibility of the local government. This can be proven with the definition of zoning which is; divide into or assign to zones, in particular. When compared to the example provided the definition seems to fit.
Not able to trade is the situation we are currently facing
It resolved the issue of representation in the U.S <span>legislature. Larger states wanted larger and better representation due to their larger population and amount of resources. Smaller states wanted equal representation because they didn't want to later on be overpowered by congress</span><span>
(Sorry if It's a little late)</span>
Propaganda was one way. I can’t think of any others right away.