The federal and state government makes actions that affects our lives. The federal government would make the big decisions (such as making littering illegal) and the state government will handle local things (such as legalizing marijuana in Mississippi). Here's some examples:
FEDERAL (National) GOVERNMENT
• Declares war
• Creates & maintains armed forces
• Make copyright & laws
• Establishes post offices
• Provides assistance (life-line, SNAP, SSI, Healthcare, ect.)
STATE GOVERNMENT
• Determines sales tax
• The amount of school days there will be
• Schools funding
