Mayor–council government

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/mayorcouncil-government

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. What is the legislative functions?City council enacts ordinances, approves budgets, and provides oversight of executive actions
2. What is a mayor‑council government?It is a way a city is run where a mayor and a city council work together. The mayor is chosen by voters and runs the city, while the council makes laws and checks the mayor.
3. How does a mayor get chosen?The mayor is elected directly by the people of the city in a vote.

Chief Executive: The principal official responsible for the administration and management of a city's government operations.
Legislative Body: The branch of government tasked with creating, debating, and passing laws or ordinances for a municipality.
Veto Power: The authority of an executive, such as a mayor, to reject a bill or ordinance passed by the legislative body.
Checks and Balances: A system where different branches of government have powers that limit those of other branches to prevent abuse.