Which statement best describes a commission system

A. A legislative body hires a leader to oversee city departments.

B. An elected leader and an elected legislative body share responsibility

C. A leader oversees city departments, and a legislative body had limited power.

D. A legislative body oversees city departments directly.

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Beckett Henson

26 June, 17:55

Which statement best describes a commission system

A. A legislative body hires a leader to oversee city departments.

B. An elected leader and an elected legislative body share responsibility

C. A leader oversees city departments, and a legislative body had limited power.

D. A legislative body oversees city departments directly.

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Jaycee Shaffer · Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is D.

Ashanti Downs · Answer 2

The answer to the question is D. A legislative body oversees city departments directly. Legislative body are formed of five to seven commissioners. They oversee the general functions such as taxation, ordinances, appropriations etc. The members are also assigned some tasks for a specific aspect of municipal affairs.