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Beacuse state constitutions give legislatures power to create local governments, which recieve charters, or grants of authority, to carry out a wide range of governmental responsibilities.
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What role does the U.S. Constitution play in creating local governments?
it gives states power to create local governments
What did the states do to create their own governments?
they voted on people i guess.
Do local governments under the states have no status in the US Constitution?
no
In 2002 there were almost local governments in the United states?
87,900
Can states make laws about local government?
Yes, states can make laws that regulate and govern local governments within their jurisdiction. These laws often specify the powers, responsibilities, and structure of local government bodies such as cities, counties, and school districts. States may also delegate certain powers to local governments, subject to state oversight and control.
How does a local government effect citizen?
Local governments can make laws, which is a significant way they affect citizens. Local governments can, for example, enact smoking bands, raise or lower taxes, and create educational policies.
What power allows local governments to manage many issues important to the community?
Local governments can manage their own curfew for minors. They can also create their own speed limits on certain roads on their local streets.
The general term for federal money or resources granted to states or local government is?
The general term for federal money given to states or local governments are called grants. These monies may also be given to private corporations in the event of a bailout.
Who has the authority to create school?
The state government has the authority to create schools.
What is second-order devolution?
A flow of power and responsibility form the states to local governments.
How many individual state governments are in the US?
50 states = 50 state goverments. There are, however, local governments in DC, Puerto Rico, etc (US territories that aren't 'states').
What are state powers?
Originally, under the Articles of Confederation, states where separate nations, and the Congress was more of a mediator between the states. Now, under the Constitution, the states still can create local laws, but national laws take precedence.
