How Local Governments Work: Services, Laws, and Funding

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel

This educational video provides a comprehensive overview of the scope and authority of local governments within the United States. It begins by establishing the connection between state constitutions and the creation of local municipalities through charters. The narrator explains how local governments regulate daily life through ordinances and zoning laws, ensuring public safety and order. The video then transitions into the practical services provided to citizens, ranging from public schools and emergency services to water treatment and waste management, while also touching on complex topics like the privatization of public utilities.