Urban studies 11/22

Question: What is the primary legislative body in most city governments?

• • A) City Council

• • B) Mayor's Office

• c) Municipal Court

• • D) City Manager

Question: In a mayor-council form of government, who is responsible for executing and enforcing city laws?

• • A) City Council

• • B) Mayor

• • C) City Manager

• • D) Chief of Police

Question: Which term refers to a system in which voters elect a mayor separately from the city council members?

• • A) At-Large System

• • B) Ward System

• • C) Strong Mayor System

• • D) Weak Mayor System

Question: What is the role of the city manager in the council-manager form of government?

• • A) Chief Executive Officer

• • B) Head of the Police Department

• • C) Chief Legislative Officer

• • D) Chief Judicial Officer

Question: In a strong mayor-council system, what additional power does the mayor typically have compared to a weak mayor?

• • A) Veto power over council decisions

• • B) Sole authority over budget approval

• • C) Appointment and removal of department heads

• • D) Ability to preside over council meetings

Question: Which term describes a type of local government in which residents elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

• • A) Direct Democracy

• • B) Representative Democracy

• • C) Autocracy

• • D) Oligarchy

Question: In a commission form of government, what is the primary responsibility of commissioners?

• • A) Enforcing city laws

• • B) Creating and passing ordinances

• • C) Representing specific departments

• • D) Advising the mayor

Question: What is the purpose of zoning ordinances in city planning?

• • A) Regulating the use of land and buildings

• • B) Establishing speed limits

• • C) Managing public transportation

• • D) Enforcing building codes

Question: Which branch of city government is responsible for resolving legal disputes and interpreting city laws?

• • A) Executive Branch

• • B) Legislative Branch

• • C) Judicial Branch

• • D) Administrative Branch

Question: What is the significance of the term "ward" in the context of city government?

• • A) It refers to a voting district or subdivision.

• • B) It designates the mayor's office.

• • C) It represents a specific city department.

• • D) It is a type of city council committee.