Which of the following statements is true of a special district?

A. It includes general-purpose local governments such as counties, cities, and townships.
B. It is generally concerned with a specific issue such as solid waste disposal, mass transportation, or fire protection.
C. It usually receives administrative and financial support from the federal government.
D. It tends to have more restrictions than other local governments as to how much debt it can incur.
E. It is the least common type of governmental unit in the United States.


Answer: B

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