Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Council-Manager

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a council-manager form of government?

• A) A mayor with power to veto council actions
• B) A city manager appointed by the city council
• C) An elected mayor and city council
• D) A city manager responsible for managing the city's departments

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Definitions:

Product Differentiation

The strategy of distinguishing a product or service from others in the market to make it more attractive to a particular target market.

Herfindahl Index

A measure of market concentration that squares the market share of each firm competing in the market and sums the resulting numbers, used to assess the competitiveness of a market.

Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of product differentiation and market power for each firm.

Price Control

Government-imposed limits on the prices that can be charged for goods and services in the market to control inflation and stabilize the economy.