The chart below shows the division of services provided by local and state governments. Local Government Services
Operate local elections Maintain local roads
Collect garbage

State Government Services
Licensing for professions
Maintain state highways
Regulate electric utility companies

Why are these different services provided by different levels of government?

Local government services require more training.

Local government services affect people in a smaller area.

Local government services are less efficient.

Local government services are more expensive.