Question

In the city of Spiviton, Mayor Douglas has a difference of opinion with Police Chief Auger. Douglas attempts to fire Auger, who then takes this bit of information to the City Council. The City Council informs Mayor Douglas that he is not allowed to do this and immediately tells Chief Auger that his job is safe.
This situation is describing what form of local government?

A) Council-Manager
B) Weak Mayor–Council
C) Commission-Council
D) Strong Mayor–Council

Answer 1

Hello there.

In the city of Spiviton, Mayor Douglas has a difference of opinion with Police Chief Auger. Douglas attempts to fire Auger, who then takes this bit of information to the City Council. The City Council informs Mayor Douglas that he is not allowed to do this and immediately tells Chief Auger that his job is safe.

This situation is describing what form of local government?

 In this form of local government, the Mayor has very little power, while the City Council controls most of the town's business.

Therefore answer would be:
B) Weak Mayor–Council 

Answer 2

D - strong mayor-council