Governmental agencies differ from voluntary agencies in which way?
a. Level of community served
b. Administrative structure
c. Funding source
d. How the profits are used
ANS: C
A
Both types of agencies can provide services at the national, state, or local levels.
B
The administrative structures can be very similar in the two types of agencies.
C
Governmental agencies are funded through tax dollars, whereas voluntary agencies are funded by donations.
D
All governmental agencies are also nonprofit as are most voluntary agencies.
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