### Question
How is the term geographically constituent unit of local government defined?


### Answer
The term **geographically constituent unit of local government** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3755* as the following:

> a unit of local government that has jurisdiction over areas located within the boundaries of an area over which a unit of local government certified pursuant to clause (i) has jurisdiction

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3755*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAMS > Part A-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program**

