Question

Which of the following is true of the weak mayor-council form of city government? The decisions of the council must be approved by the mayor. The responsibilities of the council are mostly ceremonial. The city council has executive and legislative power. The mayor prepares and administers the final budget.

Answer 1

The responsibilities of the council are mostly ceremonial is a true statement about the weakness of the Mayor council form of City Government.

Answer 2

"The responsibilities of the council are mostly ceremonial" is the correct answer for why this type of local government is weak. There is an unfortunate and lopsided balance of power.