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Who establish types of local governments?
state constitution
Which of the following statements best describes the discussion of local government found in the Constitution?
Local governments have no status in the constitution.
Do local governments under the states have no status in the US Constitution?
no
What role does the U.S. Constitution play in creating local governments?
it gives states power to create local governments
Are rules for counties and local governments spelled out in the US constitution?
Habsbans
Who possesses the power to tax income?
The federal government. State governments if permitted by the state constitution. Local governments if permitted by state constitution or by state law and the local government charter.
Why was the state legislature's action allowed by the U.S. Constitution?
because the constitution does not address how state and local governments share power
Why was the state legislature’s action allowed by the U.S constitution?
because the constitution does not address how state and local governments share power
A constitution divides the power between local governments and a sovereign central authority?
federal
What law protects freedom of speech from violations by state and local governments?
The first amendment to the Constitution.
What is the highest authority in the US which controls the division of power between the central and local governments?
constitution
What do local governments derive their power from?
The local governments usually derive power from the constitution on which they are established. Most orderly societies have a rule of law which the people in the particular society subscribe to.
