Question

From where do local governments derive their powers?(1 point)
Responses

the Tenth Amendment
the Tenth Amendment

the national government
the national government

state governments
state governments

tribal governments

Answer 1

Local governments derive their powers primarily from **state governments**. While the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the national government to the states or the people, the specific powers and authorities of local governments are typically granted by state constitutions or laws.