Federalism and Local Government: Working Together

Federalism is how power is shared between the national and state governments in the United States. But government also exists at the local level, such as cities, counties, and towns. Local governments handle many things that affect our daily lives, like schools, parks, and local roads. They provide public goods, which are things everyone can use. Sometimes, local, state, and national governments work together on projects. Each level has different responsibilities, but they often need to cooperate to solve problems and serve the people.