States provide many services to the citizens. Among the most important are: Providing for the general welfare of the citizens. Building roads and providing adequate transportation Establishing courts Providing police for enforcement of laws and protection of citizens Enforcing the laws of the state Charter banks, issue licenses, charter corporations Provide for public safety Provide for health care Establish schools Provide utilities
people expect state and local governments to provide services such as police protection, education, highway building and maintenance, welfare programs, and hospital and health care.
