Which statement correctly distinguishes counties from townships?

• A. Counties divide cities.
• B. Counties are divisions of states; townships divide counties.
• C. Townships govern federally.
• D. Counties are created by townships.

Answer: (B)

Think about how political subdivisions are organized: states are divided into counties, and in states that use them, counties are further divided into townships. This hierarchical relationship makes the statement that counties are divisions of states and townships divide counties correct. The other choices don’t fit because counties don’t divide cities, townships don’t govern at the federal level, and counties aren’t created by townships.