History Kids: City Government

The video explains the role of local government in daily life, tracing the origins of cities to ancient Greece. It discusses how city governments are formed and the powers they hold, focusing on Dillon's Rule and Home Rule. The video explores two common city government structures: mayor-council and council-manager, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. It also covers how city officials are chosen and their roles in city governance.

What is the mayor-council form of city government?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the mayor-council system?

How does the council-manager system of government operate?

How are city council members chosen and what roles do they play?