Which of the following is implied when it is said that city and county governmental units are "creatures of state government"?

A. It means that the local governments are given all-pervading powers by the U.S. Constitution.
B. It means that the state governments can both give powers to and take powers from local governments.
C. It means that the state governments are part of a confederal system.
D. It means that the local governments are created by a special statute of the national government.
E. It means that the local governments are part of a confederal system.


Answer: B

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