In theory, the council-manager form of government has
A) a strong mayor with a weak city manager.
B) a weak city manager and a strong council.
C) a weak city council and a strong city manager.
D) a weak mayor.

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The council-manager form of government has a weak mayor, as the city manager is the one with the primary responsibility for running the day-to-day operations of the city. The council, on the other hand, is responsible for setting policy and making decisions on behalf of the city. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

In Theory, the Council-Manager Form of Government Has