Which of the following is true of special districts?
A)They are formed to avoid overlapping and duplicating jurisdictions.
B)They are formed when multiple cities agree to share services.
C)They are formed when one (typically large) city absorbs neighboring areas into it.
D)They are units of government typically established to provide one or more specific services.
E)They are established to undertake specialized functions in certain regions.

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Special districts are units of government established to provide one or more specific services, such as fire protection, water supply, or sewage treatment. They are created in response to a need for specialized services that are not being adequately provided by other forms of government.

Which of the Following Is True of Special Districts