Which of the following describes a difference between counties and municipalities?

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• Counties collect state taxes, while municipalities collect federal taxes.
• Counties serve a larger portion of the state than municipalities do.
• Counties are specialized boards, while municipalities serve a larger portion of the state.
• Counties can have mayors head them, while municipalities run national elections.

1 answer

The most accurate statement that describes a difference between counties and municipalities is:

• Counties serve a larger portion of the state than municipalities do.

Counties typically encompass larger areas and more population than municipalities, which are smaller local government entities.