Question

Which of the following describes a major difference in the powers of the government at the local and state levels?

Answer 1

State Governments are given their power through the 10th amendment to the constitution. Local governments hold a two-part power, the first is county governments that are in charge of school systems, animal control, and some law enforcement etc. The second is a Municipal government which is basically cities, towns and villages that control public transportation, fire and police stations, parks etc.