Q1. Who is the current mayor of New York City?Andrew CuomoRudy GiulianiBill de BlasioMichael Bloomberg
Q2. What is the legislative body responsible for making local laws in a city called?JudiciaryCongressState LegislatureCity Council
Q3. How often are city council elections typically held?Every 8 yearsEvery 4 yearsEvery 6 yearsEvery 2 years
Q4. Which city has the largest city council in the United States?HoustonLos AngelesNew York CityChicago
Q5. Who is eligible to vote in city council elections?Only US citizensAnyone over 18 years oldResidents with a college degreeRegistered voters living in the city
Q6. What is the term limit for a city council member in most cities?No term limits4 terms2 termsVaries by city
Q9. What is the role of the city council president?Executing lawsPresiding over council meetingsVetoing legislationApproving appointments
Q10. In most cities, how often does the city council meet?Twice a monthOnce a monthOnce every 3 monthsOnce a year
Q12. Which city council election is known as a 'recall election'?When a council member voluntarily resignsWhen a council member switches political partiesWhen the mayor is replacedWhen citizens vote to remove a council member from office before their term is up
Q13. Who is responsible for redrawing district boundaries for city council elections?City CouncilState LegislatureGovernorCongress
Q14. What is the minimum age requirement to run for city council in most cities?30 years old25 years old21 years old18 years old
Q15. Who has the power to veto legislation passed by the city council?City Council PresidentMayorGovernorPresident
Q16. What is the primary role of a city council member?Representing the interests of their constituentsManaging city departmentsPassing state legislationEnforcing city ordinances
Q18. What is the role of the city manager?Presiding over council meetingsApproving the budgetSigning legislation into lawOverseeing the day-to-day operations of the city
Q19. Who is responsible for conducting city council meetings?City ClerkMayorCity ManagerCity Council President
Q20. What is the purpose of city council committees?To oversee city departmentsTo conduct investigationsTo review legislation in detail and make recommendationsTo approve the city budget
Q21. Who is responsible for selecting committee chairs in the city council?City ManagerCity Council PresidentMayorCity Clerk