Author Question: What is meant by a charter? A. the oldest and most common form of city government, consisting of ... (Read 83 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What is meant by a charter?

A. the oldest and most common form of city government, consisting of either a weak mayor and a city council or a strong mayor elected by voters and council
B. a gradual change in property ownership with wealthier people buying property and moving into neighborhoods, leading to the revitalization of the area
C. a city constitution that outlines the structure of city government, defines the authority of the various officials, and provides for their selection
D. a form of local government in which the voters directly elect the city council and the mayor
E. a form of local government in which the members of the city council select the mayor, who then shares power with other elected or appointed boards and commissions

Question 2

The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false