Question: what are the two main forms of general-purpose local government in the united states

title: Local government in the United States
text: Local government in the United States refers to governmental jurisdictions below the level of the state . Most states have at least two tiers of local government : counties and municipalities . In some states , counties are divided into townships . There are several different types of jurisdictions at the municipal level , including the city , town , borough , and village . The types and nature of these municipal entities varies from state to state . 

Answer: answer: Most states have at least two tiers of local government : counties and municipalities. The types and nature of these municipal entities varies from state to state.