The commission form of government was started in Galveston, Texas after a tidal wave struck the city. Which of the following is true of commission governments?
a. They are made up of 12-15 commissioners, who each have an area of responsibility in rebuilding the city.
b. They have become the most common form of city and local government across the country.
c. They consist of 3 or 5 members, who act as both executive and legislative bodies for a city.
d. They consist of commissioners, who are elected from districts from different parts of the city to make sure all parts of the city are represented.
c
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Mitt Romney won the Republican Party presidential nomination by
a. maintaining a consistent record as a moderate governor who could win a general election. b. presenting himself as a socially conservative candidate, which enabled him to overcome his lack of financial resources. c. using the delegate allocation rules to his advantage so he was able to dispatch all of his challengers rather easily. d. portraying himself as a “severe conservative” and adopting issue positions consistent with this portrayal combined with superior financial resources.
Which of the following is NOT a major role of the legislature?
A. oversight of the executive branch B. interpretation of laws C. representation of citizens D. enactment of legislation