### Question
How is the term political subdivision defined?


### Answer
The term **political subdivision** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 247b* as the following:

> the local political jurisdiction immediately below the level of State government, including counties, parishes, and boroughs

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 247b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part B-Federal-State Cooperation**

