Author Question: Frustrated with the current state of American democracy, many Americans support A) more frequent ... (Read 37 times)

jlmhmf · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Frustrated with the current state of American democracy, many Americans support

A) more frequent elections to make elected officials more accountable.
B) limits on the number of terms elected officials may serve.
C) allowing elected representatives to be impeached.
D) streamlining the recall election process so that unpopular officials could be removed before their terms expire.
E) reducing the power of elected officials and turning more power over to professional government technocrats.

Question 2

What is meant by the council-manager plan?

A. a form of local government in which the voters directly elect the city council and the mayor
B. a city constitution that outlines the structure of city government, defines the authority of the various officials, and provides for their selection
C. a gradual change in property ownership with wealthier people buying property and moving into neighborhoods, leading to the revitalization of the area
D. a form of local government in which the city council hires a professional administrator to manage city affairs
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