What is one reason U. S. state and local governments establish laws and legal systems?
O A. To punish citizens for disagreeing with the government
O B. To maintain safety and order in communities
O C. To reduce the number of trials held each year
O D. To give people freedom to do whatever they want

B. To maintain safety and order in communities

Explanation:

Law refers to the system of rules that a country recognizes which helps in the regulation of the actions of its members.

A law is the set of rules which is out in place by those in position of authority in order to keep the peace and the security of society.

The reason why U.S. state and local governments establish laws and legal

systems is to maintain safety and order in communities.

Therefore, the correct option is B.

the group i'm selecting: greeks.

a first group of greek immigrants came to the us in the 1850s. the second group came to america starting in the 1890s due to economic opportunities they didn't have back in their home caused by the hardships of ottoman rule. greek immigration was 90% male, many of them expected to work and return to greece after earning enough capital, but ultimately had to remain in the us after the greek genocide.