Like all American governments, power is derived from the people.
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.
Local governments get their power from the state government.
The people. People elect a city council and mayor to run their city.
it gives states power to create local governments
state governments grant local governments their power but do not tend to interfere with their day -to-day responsibilities
To keep people safe
the state governments
local governments.
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.
Local/State Government
Under federalism, in the context of the US system, the federal government shares power with state and local governments. Local governments are more responsive to people's concerns, and they're easier to hold accountable.