Which of these statements is NOT true about Municipal Corporations? A) They are elected bodies. B) They can levy taxes for local services. C) They manage urban areas. D) They gover... Which of these statements is NOT true about Municipal Corporations? A) They are elected bodies. B) They can levy taxes for local services. C) They manage urban areas. D) They govern only rural districts.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify which of the provided statements regarding Municipal Corporations is false. We need to analyze each statement to determine its accuracy in describing the roles and functions of Municipal Corporations.
Answer
They govern only rural districts.
They govern only rural districts.
Answer for screen readers
They govern only rural districts.
More Information
Municipal Corporations can govern urban areas, but they are not limited to rural areas. They handle local governance, which includes cities and towns, and they are typically elected bodies that may levy taxes for local services.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that municipal corporations only operate in rural areas, but they are primarily focused on urban governance.
Sources
- Kentucky Municipal Statutory Law - Legislative Research Commission - legislature.ky.gov
- SC Code Section 6-1-80 - South Carolina Legislature - scstatehouse.gov
- Local Services Tax (LST) - dced.pa.gov
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