How has the relationship between state and local governments changed since the early 20th century?

a. state authority over local governments has declined following the rise of municipal home rule.

b. local governments began reporting directly to the federal government rather than the states.

c. the implementation of dillon's rule has allowed local governments freedom from state control.

d. state and local governments have increasingly merged to challenge federal power and authority.

Hi!

The answer to your question would be letter D. State and local governments have increasingly merged to challenge federal power and authority.

Explanation:

In general local governments have less power than state governments due to the fact that state government has the final decision over local functions. So basically, the state government abolishes the local ones. Now, state and local governments have merged with other entities or given the local government additional authorities.

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