Answer :

In general terms, State governments are modeled, originally, after the National, or Federal, government. The differences lie in how they change based upon their location and the specific groups that control them AND that they control. 

So, in short, State governments are smaller, more independent, versions of the National governments.

Answer:

Both governments have constitutions, that are meant to protect civil liberties  

Both have bicameral houses consisting of ‘House of Representatives’ and the ‘Senate’

Executive departments  

Both have a head leader, a president for the nation, and a governor for the state level

Both have three branches of government

Explanation:

American Government