When comparing the weak mayor-council and strong mayor-council styles of government, what is the primary difference in regards t
o the mayor’s interaction with the city council? A.
The mayor votes in council meetings only in the strong mayor-council style.
B.
The mayor can veto all council decisions only in the weak mayor-council style.
C.
The mayor can veto all council decisions only in the strong mayor-council style.
D.
The mayor holds half of the votes in city council only in the strong mayor-council style.
A.The mayor votes in council meetings only in the strong mayor-council style.
Explanation:
Most <em>“strong”</em> mayors are in the mayor-council form of government, and are directly elected by citizens to that office. Most <em>“weak”</em> mayors are mayors in a council-manager form, and are elected from within the city council.