Mr. Bob wants to build a new shopping center next to a local park. The city council does not approve Mr. Bob's idea. By doing this.the local government will be fulfilling its duty of. regulating land use educating children square enforcing state and levying and collecting taxes

The correct answer is **regulating land use**.<br /><br />The city council's decision to prevent Mr. Bob from building a shopping center next to a local park falls under their authority to regulate how land within the city is used. This is a common function of local governments to ensure appropriate development and protect community resources like parks.<br />