History GCSE
Federal vs local authority
What Federal vs local authority means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Federal vs local authority
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The federal government increased its influence by appointing US Marshals and federal judges, while at the local level town marshals and county sheriffs were elected or appointed to keep the peace.
Topics that use Federal vs local authority
- Option P3: Key topic 2: Development of the Plains, c1862–c1876 - 1 The development of settlement in the West (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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