V. Americans come under the jurisdiction of several governmental units, which have been created by state governments. Some are granted HOME RULE by their state and are able to enact and enforce certain legislation. This multitude of governments has both positive and negative aspects. Its positive potential means that a. Localized government is closer to the people. There are more opportunities for participation.
Greater leeway exists for small-scale experimentation.
More levels of government increase the possibilities of responding to diversity. Its negative potential means that a. Small-scale governments may lack resources to respond to local problems. The complexity of multiple governments may discourage individual participation. Conflicting standards and laws may cause confusion. The battle over states' rights and federal obligations continues.