Understanding Local Government: Powers and Responsibilities

The video explores the roles and responsibilities of local governments in the US, tracing their origins to ancient Greece. It explains how city governments are formed, focusing on the differences between Dylan's Rule and Home Rule, and how these affect city autonomy. The video concludes with a review and quiz to reinforce learning.

Why were cities created in the first place according to the text?

What are the main goals of a city government?

How does the 10th Amendment to the Constitution relate to local governments?

What is Dylan's Rule and how does it affect city governments?

What challenges did local governments face under Dylan's Rule in the late 1800s?

What is home rule and how does it differ from Dylan's Rule?

Which state is known for using a combination of home rule and Dylan's Rule?