Why Is the Strong Mayor Form of Government Found in Only

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why is the strong mayor form of government found in only one major city in Texas?

• A) Multiple mayors were embroiled in scandals in the 1970s leading to a move away from this system.
• B) This form of government only came about recently in the 1990s.
• C) Cities have been moving away from this and towards more fragmented forms of government.
• D) It is a difficult system of government to devise a charter for.
• E) Texas has a tradition of decentralized government that didn't allow this system to take root.

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Definitions:

Esters

Organic compounds derived from carboxylic acids where the hydrogen in the hydroxyl group is replaced by an alkyl or aryl group, often responsible for the aroma of fruits.

Transesterification

A chemical reaction in which an ester is transformed into another ester through the exchange of the alkoxy group.

Methyl Benzoate

An ester formed from methanol and benzoic acid, commonly used in perfumery and flavorings.

Sodium Ethoxide

A strong base formed by the reaction of ethanol with sodium metal, commonly used in organic synthesis.