Governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed.
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
I believed they are shared between state and local governments
The answer to this question heavily depends on what society we are talking about. In modern history, since the enlightenment, it is widely believed that governments derive their power from the people whom they govern. This has not always been the case, however, when history shows us that many governments thought they derived their authority to govern from divine right or heritage, or both.
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.
Governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed.
The people. People elect a city council and mayor to run their city.
local governments are essentially entities created by state governments, and they derive their authority and powers from the state. State governments oversee and regulate local governments to ensure they operate within the framework of state laws and regulations, while also maintaining accountability and adherence to state policies. This supervision is important for maintaining consistency, preventing abuse of power, and promoting effective governance at the local level.
The people
Local governments get their power from the state government.
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
Like all American governments, power is derived from the people.
the state governments
local governments.
Local governments get their power from State constitutions as well as state laws. The idea of having a local government derived from England.