Recent examinations of government structure indicate that these forms of government are less distinct that they once were. This mixing is also attributed to local responses to socioeconomic, demographic, and political changes. The most common mixing occurs across the two most prevalent forms, mayor-council and the council-manager.
In instances when changes are made to form and structure, the more common reasons for making such a change include increasing or decreasing the number of council members, modifying the method of electing the mayor, and changing the authority of the mayor. Listed below is the form of government for a selected list of large cities in the United States. Note the geographic variation as well as the variation even within an individual state.
Barnes, William R. DeSantis,Victor S. In every state, the Executive Branch is headed by a governor who is directly elected by the people. In most states, other leaders in the executive branch are also directly elected, including the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the secretary of state, and auditors and commissioners.
States reserve the right to organize in any way, so they often vary greatly with regard to executive structure. All 50 States have legislatures made up of elected representatives, who consider matters brought forth by the governor or introduced by its members to create legislation that becomes law. The latter is part of a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government that mirrors the Federal system and prevents any branch from abusing its power.
Except for one State, Nebraska, all States have a bicameral legislature made up of two chambers: a smaller upper house and a larger lower house.
Together the two chambers make State laws and fulfill other governing responsibilities. Nebraska is the lone state that has just one chamber in its legislature. The smaller upper chamber is always called the Senate, and its members generally serve longer terms, usually four years. The larger lower chamber is most often called the House of Representatives, but some states call it the Assembly or the House of Delegates.
Its members usually serve shorter terms, often two years. Local authorities receive funding from a range of sources, including Government grants, council tax and fees and charges. Funding of local taxation: council tax and business rates. The LGA is the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve local government.
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