General-purpose governments are those that offer more than one type of basic governmental service, while special-purpose entities generally provide a limited, or single, set of programs or services.

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General- purpose governments commonly provide multiple government services such as public safety, transportation, health and welfare. Special-purpose governments are commonly limited to one, or perhaps a few, service programs such as government-operated hospitals, public school systems, or public colleges.

General-Purpose Governments Are Those That Offer More Than One Type