In a mayor-council system, who is responsible for passing city laws?
The Mayor-Council Form of City Government: Powers and Responsibilities

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The city manager
The mayor
The citizens
The City Council
2.
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What is one potential disadvantage of the mayor-council system?
There is no clear leadership
The mayor might become too powerful
The City Council is not elected
The mayor has no power
3.
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What is a key advantage of the mayor-council system?
The mayor cannot veto ordinances
The City Council has no legislative power
The mayor is appointed by the City Council
It allows for strong leadership
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is a power of the mayor in the mayor-council system?
Hiring City Council members
Electing the City Council
Proposing ordinances
Passing ordinances
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What term is used to describe a mayor with significant power in the city government?
Strong mayor
Action keeper
Popular mayor
Sure mayor
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