In New England, the town is a major unit of local government. Except for a few major cities, each of the six states in the region is divided into towns. Each town generally includes all of the rural and the urban areas within its boundaries. Which best describes the responsibilities of the type of local government discussed in the quotation?
A. New England towns take on the responsibility held by city governments in other states
B. New England towns take on the responsibility held by county governments in other states
C. New England towns take on the responsibility held by special districts in other states
D. New England towns take on the responsibility held by both city and county governments in other states
I think the answer is D
To determine the responsibilities of the type of local government discussed in the quotation, we need to analyze the information provided. According to the quotation, New England towns are major units of local government and are responsible for the rural and urban areas within their boundaries. From this, we can infer that the responsibilities of New England towns encompass both city and county governments.
Based on the options provided, option D, which states that New England towns take on the responsibility held by both city and county governments in other states, aligns with the information given. Therefore, your answer of D is correct.