The number of state and local government employees has

A) remained relatively unchanged since 1950.
B) declined since 1950.
C) increased since 1950.
D) always been less than the number of federal government employees.

State

A politically organized body of people usually occupying a definite territory; especially one that is sovereign.

Local Government Employees

Workers employed by municipal, county, or district authorities to provide services at the local level, including education, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance.