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.
B
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Efforts to restrict lobbying, such as the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, have been a challenge because
A) lobbyists often find loopholes in lobbying legislation. B) members of Congress refuse to move forward with lobbying reforms. C) the public generally opposes legislation aimed at restricting lobbying. D) the president often opposes lobbying restrictions. E) reforms have directly resulted in increased taxes, which are politically unpopular.