Reformers in the early 1900s acclaimed the ________, in which the city council hires a professional administrator to manage city affairs.

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The council-manager plan is a system of municipal government in which an elected council hires a professional city manager to oversee administrative operations. This plan is often favored by reformers, as it separates political decision-making from city administration, and allows for more efficient and effective management of municipal affairs. The other choices, weak mayor-council and strong mayor-council charters, both involve the mayor playing a more prominent role in city governance, which may not be desirable for those seeking more accountable and professional city management.

Reformers in the Early 1900s Acclaimed the ________, in Which