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2.8 Local Government

Question 20 • NV RMA FL-2106310-United States Government

Which statement best describes a commission system?

Answer
A
A legislative body hires a leader to oversee city departments.
B
An elected leader and an elected legislative body share responsibility.
C
A leader oversees city departments, and a legislative body has limited power.
D
A legislative body oversees city departments directly.

Explanation

In a commission system, elected commissioners collectively serve as the city’s governing body and directly oversee municipal departments. This matches choice C. Choice A describes a council-manager system, where the legislative body hires a professional manager to run departments.

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