Describe the different services that state, county, and local governments provide their citizens. Explain why different levels of government are necessary.
State governments provide services such as education, transportation, public safety, and healthcare; county governments provide services such as public works, law enforcement, and social services; local governments provide services such as waste management, parks and recreation, and zoning regulation. Different levels of government are necessary to ensure that services are tailored to the specific needs of their constituents and to operate efficiently at a scale that is appropriate for the size and scope of the services being provided.
