How do citizens benefit when local governments work together?

Working Together • Federal, state, and local governments work together to build roads. City governments cooperate on common interests. Serving the Public • Federal government gives grants-in-aid and block grants to state and local governments. State and local governments assure citizens' quality of life.

Purpose: Local governments serve the purpose of making communities a better place to live. They do that by passing ordinances, or regulations that follow state laws.