Which of the following describes the powers of the executive in the weak mayor form of government? (choose one or more options)
a. the only real power is the mayor's power to veto actions of the city council
b. the mayor has limited control over budget formation and execution
c. executive powers are shared with the city council and other elected officials
d. there are no term limits
b. the mayor has limited control over budget formation and execution
c. executive powers are shared with the city council and other elected officials
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A. government action B. government C. political linkage D. structural
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. when the South seceded from the Union B. during the Civil War C. immediately after the Civil War D. immediately after Reconstruction
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A) super political action committee B) election board C) electorate D) credentials committee E) 527 committee