Week 27

 organized groups of people who share common ideals and who seek to influence government policies and decisions by electing members of their party to government offices.

 A city with its own government

 Elected city council makes the laws  Elected mayor is the chief executive

 City council has both legislative and executive powers; mayor is primarily a figurehead

 A person who is the head of an organization but who has no powers

 The mayor has executive leadership responsibilities; proposes legislation, prepares the budget, appoints all department heads and has veto power.

The voters elect a city council that establishes laws and policies. There is a mayor who may be elected or named by the council. The council hires a city manager who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the city.

 Voters elect commissioners. Each commissioner is the head of a department within the city government. The mayor elected by the commissioners from among themselves.

 Created for a single job or single groups of tasks. Most govern themselves. A school system is one example of a special district.

 Citizens under the age of 17.