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Do local governments under the states have no status in the US Constitution?
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Which of the following statements best describes the discussion of local government found in the Constitution?
Local governments have no status in the constitution.
What role does the U.S. Constitution play in creating local governments?
it gives states power to create local governments
What does the US Constitution say about the organization of local governments?
nothing; it leaves the organization to the states
Who establish types of local governments?
state constitution
Are rules for counties and local governments spelled out in the US constitution?
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The individual freedoms in the Bill of Rights were extended by the Fourteenth Amendment to include?
to extend rights of state and local government.
What powers are granted to the states?
The state governments was granted six powers. The state powers are: to establish local governments; to regulate commerce within a state; to conduct elections; to ratify amendments to the federal Constitution; to take measures for public health, safety, and morals; and to exert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or prohibit the states from using.
Do the first ten amendments bills of rights bind the states?
The states created the Bill of Rights to limit the FEDERAL government. Later amendments apply some of the Constitution to state and local governments.
What power are reserved to the states?
Some powers that are reserved to the states are to conduct elections, ratify US Constitution amendments and establish local governments. Other reserved powers are to issue licenses and provide public health and safety.
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
