Why did the city of Galveston adopt the commission system of government?

1 answer:

4 0

The city of Galveston adopt the commission system of government because city government was unable to handle recovery efforts after a hurricane.

Answer: Option D

<u>Explanation:</u>

The commission system of government consists of a legislative body which takes the responsibility of imposing and collecting taxes. Apart from this there are commissioners assigned for roles like public works and safety.

This was done to ensure a mix of legislative and executive mix of governance. This originated in Galveston, Texas after the hurricane in 1900. Before implementing this system, it was first tested and later implemented. This was followed by other cities taking up this system.

You might be interested in

Select the letter of the correct answer.

zmey [24]

Answer:

Would love to see the possible answers

Explanation:

8 0

3 years ago

Why were the merchants in the East in favor of a tariff on imported manufactured goods?

AlladinOne [14]

Question:<em> Why were the merchants in the East in favor of a tariff on imported manufactured goods?</em>

Answer:

<em>Hey... lol</em>

<em>The answer to your question is:</em>

<em>It increased the demand for American goods because the tariff made the imported goods more expensive.</em>

Hope this helps, have a good day. c;

5 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

What do you think life would be like without a government

vampirchik [111]

Answer: The central government usually makes us abide by much rules. That concluding could be a good thing depending on how you look at that situation, without rules there is no stable economy, that being said will most likely turn into chaos and create problems and bad environment.

Explanation: ...

3 0

2 years ago

What type of goverment does samoa have,also explain 5 different parts of culture

asambeis [7]

<h3>Samoa is a type of government</h3><h3>Democracy</h3><h3>Parliament system </h3><h3>Unitary State </h3><h3>Parliament Republic</h3>

<h3>The Samoan Way,the culture is heavily focused on family,respect of elders and being of service to others. The three structural elements to Fa'a Samoa are the matai ( chiefs ), aiga ( extended family ), and the church</h3>

6 0

3 years ago

5. Which of the following statements about the 1898 Treaty of Paris is NOT correct?

Brut [27]

Answer:

I vote for 'c'..good luck

6 0

3 years ago