Lesson 11: Local Governments

Local governments, such as counties, cities, and towns, play a crucial role in attending to the unique needs and concerns of their communities at the grassroots level of governance. They are led by representatives such as mayors, city councils, county commissioners, and school boards, and they govern the administration of public infrastructure, provide essential services, and represent the interests of their inhabitants. In this lesson, the structure and functions of municipal governments will be closely examined, with a focus on the contributions of important decision-makers.