Question

what role do local governments typically play in a federal system? they have complete independence they have powers delegated by states and federal government they have no authority they only handle international affairs

Explanation:

In a federal system, local governments do not have complete independence (as there are higher - level governments like states and federal). They also do not have no authority (they perform local functions). Handling international affairs is mainly a federal responsibility. Local governments typically have powers delegated by states (and sometimes within the framework set by the federal government in terms of overall laws and regulations).

Answer:

They have powers delegated by states and federal government.