How does a county government function in relation to the state government?

It has more power than the state government.

It operates as a local branch of the state government.

It is completely separate and independent from the state.

It only follows laws made by the federal government.

What is the main reason that a large state like California is divided into 58 counties?

To give every city its own separate government

To make it easier for the state to manage local needs and provide services

To create voting districts for the election of the U.S. President

To decide where new state parks should be built