Which of the following is a characteristic of the council-manager form of government?
a. There is a key distinction between policymaking and administration.
b. City elections are partisan, but the policymaking is noticeably nonpartisan.
c. There is minimal oversight and review of policies and budgets.
d. The legislative and administrative functions of government are combined.
Answer: a
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