There are many advantages to having the government closer to the people. Having a smaller sect of the world population means officials are more likely to listen

There are many advantages to having the government closer to the people. Having a smaller sect of the world population means officials are more likely to listen to the populace. Very similar reasons why (many) people like working for small businesses and start-ups vs. multinational corporations...they know their boss and their boss's boss. When upper management makes a decision they actually have to speak with all the people it effects, which tends to make them empathize and make more employee-centric decisions.