What is one way in which local governments are similar to federal governments?

Both are divided into three branches.

The United State federal government and the local government has three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.

i would think yes.

explanation:

because we have every natianlity in our country which makes us so diverse and unique. that's why in a lot of cities there are places like little italy, koreatown, chinatown.  

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