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sam.t96

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on: Jul 8, 2018
In Houston, a strong mayor-council city, the __________ appoints the chief of police and possesses veto power over council actions.
 
  A) city council chair
  B) mayor
  C) city manager
  D) city secretary

Question 2

According to the text, partisan gridlock ________.
 
  A) reached an all-time low in 2011
  B) results in a higher than average rate of laws being passed
  C) has never led to the shutdown of government
  D) has not occurred in the United States since the 19th Century
  E) has indicated a lack of common ground


leahchrapun

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

E


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