Question

The Georgia Ports Authority is an example of the special-purpose government. A board of directors appointed by the governor runs the Ports Authority. They manage ports in Georgia, including the busy Port of Savannah.



Which statement BEST describes the purposes of the Georgia Ports Authority?



A.
The Georgia Ports Authority's purposes are outlined in the state constitution.

B.
The Georgia Ports Authority's purposes have grown as its functions have increased.

C.
The Georgia Ports Authority's purposes are limited to a single major area or function.

D.
The Georgia Ports Authority's purposes relate to functions of city rather than county government.

Answer 1

C. The Georgia Ports Authority is a special-purpose government created to manage ports—its purposes are limited to that single major function.