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In the American political system, the hierarchy of government is designed so that state governments are thought of as parent governments of the local jurisdictions. As such, they can make laws that apply to local government.

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In the United States, Congress makes all federal laws, including taxation law. State legislatures make all state laws, including state taxation laws. If authorized by the state constitution and/or the state legislature, local government bodies make local taxation laws.


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Should the states have the power to make their own laws today?

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because they just did how am I going to know


What best describes the United States government?

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