Why Are Local Governments Still Considered Important to Citizens

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why are local governments still considered important to citizens?

• A) They provide services such as police and fire departments.
• B) They control immigration policy.
• C) They are exclusively responsible for all transportation policy.
• D) They are less likely to be corrupt than state or national government officials.
• E) They provide mail delivery.

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