Which of the Following Is Considered the Biggest Detriment to the Commission

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered the biggest detriment to the commission and council-manager forms of government?

• A) No one is assigned to oversee the city council.
• B) The voters are not well represented by the elected officials.
• C) They are used by almost all municipalities, so it is difficult to change them.
• D) The elected officials are typically partisan.
• E) There is not a single, strong political executive leader.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, with holders usually having voting rights and a claim on profits in the form of dividends.

Stock Dividend

A dividend paid to shareholders in the form of additional shares of stock rather than cash.

Stock Split

A corporate action that increases the number of shares outstanding by dividing each share, which typically reduces the share price.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stated value of a share of stock at the time it is issued, typically used in accounting and finance.