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City governments in the United States typically receive their authority from the state government. This is based on the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states and the people. Each state has its own constitution and laws that define the structure, powers, and functions of local governments within the state, which include city governments.

States grant authority to cities through charters. A city charter is a legal document that establishes a municipality and details the structure of the city government, the powers it has, the organizational framework, and the rights of its citizens. There are two types of city charters: general law and home rule. General law cities have powers and functions specifically granted by state law, while home rule cities may have more autonomy to pass ordinances and govern themselves within the confines of the state constitution and laws.