Mayor of London

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mayor-of-london

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Mayor of London?Greater London, United Kingdom
2. How many people live in Mayor of London?Approximately 9 million residents
3. How big is Mayor of London?1,572 square kilometers (607 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Mayor of London?London
5. What language do people speak in Mayor of London?English is the primary language; over 300 languages are spoken by residents
6. When was Mayor of London built?The role of Mayor of London was established in 2000

Greater London Authority (GLA): The administrative body responsible for strategic governance of London, headed by the Mayor.
London Assembly: A 25-member body that scrutinizes the Mayor's actions and policies, acting as a check on executive power.
Devolution: The transfer of powers from a central government to regional or local authorities.
Executive Authority: The power to implement and enforce laws and policies, held by the Mayor in this context.