Government in the United States is not a single person or thing. Instead, government is a multitude of people and agencies that work on different levels fulfilling different roles. The many governments are divided into three layers—federal, state, and local.

The federal government is the most powerful, and often the most talked about. However, state and local governments often have a more direct influence on, and play a more personal role in, people's lives. Understanding the different roles and limitations of government has become an important part of daily life.

Which statements describe the role governments have in people's lives? Check all that apply.

The federal government is the most powerful.
State governments have little power or influence.
Local governments play a more personal role in people's lives.
State and local governments can be ignored.
Government is a single, unified agency.