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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
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
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.
What is a state government responsible for?
State government can provide the people with many services. State governments have control over all local governments within their boundaries, districts, cities, towns, townships, and counties.
Local governments are formed by .?
local governments are chosen by the state and are divided up into counties, etc. Officials are elected to govern the counties and do what's best for the people.
Which governments are responsible for creating cities and counties?
Local governments are responsible for creating cities and counties.
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 countries and local government are spelled in the constitution?
Habsbans
Do local governments have powers other than those granted to them by state?
The local governments only have power over township, municipalities, counties, school districts and special districts. This is called the Dillon's Rule.
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 what is the level of local government directly below the state?
States are subdivided into counties except in Louisiana, which is divided into parishes, and Alaska, which is divided into boroughs. Counties may be further subdivided into cities, towns, townships, villages and other local municipal governments, depending on the state.
