What are the focuses of each level [Legislative]?

• The federal government focus:

  • makes the laws for the nation
  • approves the national budget
  • confirms Presidential appointments
  • raises revenue through taxes
  • regulates interstate and foreign trade
  • declares war

  
• The state's government focus:

  • education - to promote informed and engaged citizenry
  • public health - to promote and protect the health of its citizens
  • environment - to protect natural resources
  • state budget - to approve the biennial (2 year) budget made by the Governor
  • revenue - to levy and collect taxes

  
• The local government focus:

  • enforce state and local laws
  • promote public health
  • protect public safety
  • educate children
  • protect the environment
  • regulate land use
  • levy and collect local taxes