Question

the structure of local government
each state in the u.s. has a state constitution that outlines
the powers given to local governments, which mostly have
to do with safety, infrastructure, and waste management

• taxes: local governments have the authority to collect

their own taxes necessary to fund services, in addition
to state and federal taxes.

• essential services: police and fire departments, water

and sewage systems, trash pickup, and other basic
services necessary for modern society are all provided
by local government
local governments control many of the things that impact
the daily lives of their residents, but also allow for high
amounts of direct, democratic input from citizens.

• people are able to vote for local leadership, taxes, and

many community decisions

• however - local governments cannot supersede the

state and federal governments, being less powerful
what establishes the structure of local
government?
the u.s. constitution
the state constitution
the county charter

Explanation:

The provided text states that each U.S. state has a state constitution that outlines the powers (and thus the structure) of local governments.

Answer:

the state constitution