Responsibility that is divided between a number of boards and elected officials acting independently of one another is a characteristic of governments.

- County government.

Explanation:

County government is demonstrated as the general administration of specific districts or counties (a specific town or district that administers). This kind of government is demonstrated as the division of government with a primary aim to administer the laws of the state and functions through specifically chosen officials. Such government acts as a local government and provides the facilities(education, healthcare, parks, public assistance, etc.) accordingly to the people of the area. It contains the characteristics of the responsibility being divided among a 'number of boards as well as elected officials who perform independently to administer the state laws and cater to the needs of the people there accordingly.

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