Question

"Local governments tend to be fall into one of two divisions: General-Purpose Governments and Special Purpose Governments. General-Purpose Governments provide services in many areas. Special-Purpose Governments may provide many services, but the services are all targeted on one type of function. What conclusion can be drawn from this information"

Answer 1

Answer:

From the world 'General' which means all or widespread should know will surely provide service special-purpose government can not because it touches all area. But Special purpose only focus on one particular area, which means this is more efficient than General-purpose government.  General-purpose governments run municipalities while special-purpose governments run cities, towns, and villages.

Explanation:

What is local government: A local government is a form of public administration which, in a majority of contexts, exists as the lowest tier of administration within a given state.

What is general purpose government: A general purpose government is responsible for a wide range of public services.

Special purpose government tailor services to meet local needs. Counties and cities must protect their resident's health, safety, and welfare and, thus, must provide many services, regardless of citizen demand

Answer 2

Answer:

There are different target groups

Explanation:

The function of the services depend on the target group. For instance, the public services target large number of people and offer general services. These services are  all of a wide spectrum, requiring no specialization at all areas. However, within the public sector, specialized services are sometimes needed. These can be services like consulting and engineering. Though these services are offered for the benefit or many people, these services are offered through essential departments and contracted entities.