State laws. Like when something legal in one state is illegal in a neighbouring state. How can you reasonably function unless you never move within your country. Also state taxes. Also tips.
It works the same way it works in Europe between countries in the EU. The laws are similar enough that it isn’t a problem in most cases. There are also efforts that states do to harmonize parts of the law. It keeps the peace because states have different ideas on how to govern themselves.
That then plays out to taxes, as some states have a far more active government than others. So, the states, counties, and municipalities have their own ways to generate revenue to provide the services their communities want.
That is actually pretty rare in the USA. If anything, Americans are very mobile within the country. It is common for people to live in multiple states within their lifetime.
State laws. Like when something legal in one state is illegal in a neighbouring state. How can you reasonably function unless you never move within your country. Also state taxes. Also tips.
Their tipping culture seems insane to me.
It is, to reasonable people.
It works the same way it works in Europe between countries in the EU. The laws are similar enough that it isn’t a problem in most cases. There are also efforts that states do to harmonize parts of the law. It keeps the peace because states have different ideas on how to govern themselves.
That then plays out to taxes, as some states have a far more active government than others. So, the states, counties, and municipalities have their own ways to generate revenue to provide the services their communities want.
Most people never leave their home town, let alone their state.
That is actually pretty rare in the USA. If anything, Americans are very mobile within the country. It is common for people to live in multiple states within their lifetime.