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State government
A state government is the government of a country subdivision in a federal form of government, which shares political power with the federal or national government. A state government is a unit of government that specifically makes and enforces laws for a state. A state government may have some level of political autonomy or be subject to the direct control of the federal government.
Functions of state government
- Foreign Relations – Diplomacy and Defence
- Incubate special research, business, and development, such as small businesses, space research, job training, unemployment insurance and more.
- Protect and regulate the sustainable use of natural resources.
- Enforce and regulate fair and responsible business practices. Included in this is monitoring monetary policy, giving consumer protection, and regulating banking practices.
- Determine and enforce civil laws of property and conduct. This includes the freedoms of the press, religion, and rights of property.
- Provide public goods and services for the well-being of the community as a whole, such as infrastructure, vaccination programs, disaster relief, fireworks shows, public parks, basic healthcare, subsidized housing, public education, and public utilities.
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