A. sign contracts with companies B. decide on the local expenditure plan C. take charge in public services D. exert power outside their local area 参考答案:D 答案解析:[定位] 根据题干关键词local government bodies定位到原文第一段第二句。 [解析] 此句话指出了地方政府只能在当地和当地居民中开展活动,D)符合题干。 [排除干扰]