Author Question: Which of these is a criticism of the council-manager form of government? a. The manager is not ... (Read 101 times)

vicky · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of these is a criticism of the council-manager form of government?

a. The manager is not directly responsible to the voters, and the council is chosen by partisan election.
b. The values of the business community tend to be promoted, and the mayor may use the spoils system to staff government with his or her friends.
c. The manager is not directly responsible to the voters, and the values of the business community tend to be promoted.
d. The values of the business community tend to be promoted, and the council is chosen by partisan election.
e. The council is chosen by partisan election, and the mayor may use the spoils system to staff government with his or her friends.

Question 2

In which form of municipal government does the council act as a policymaking body and appoint a chief administrator for the city?

a. strong mayor-council
b. weak mayor-council
c. commission
d. mayor-manager
e. council-manager