Question

which statement correctly explains why state governments handle highways while local governments manage city roads?
state governments are responsible only for enforcing laws.
state governments provide community - specific services. meanwhile, local governments manage state - wide programs.
state governments focus on larger - scale services. meanwhile, local governments handle daily community needs.
local governments have more power than state governments.

Explanation:

State governments typically handle larger - scale infrastructure like highways as they have broader jurisdiction and resources. Local governments are better suited to handle daily community needs such as city roads as they are closer to the local population and understand local - specific requirements.

Answer:

State governments focus on larger - scale services. Meanwhile, local governments handle daily community needs.