Which system of municipal government most resembles the federal government's separation of powers?
O "weak mayor" mayor-council system
O "strong mayor" mayor-council system
O commission system
O council-manager system
A mayor is an elected chief of a metropolitan government. In 'Strong mayor-council', the mayor serves as the head of the city. The role of a mayor in Strong mayor-council is similar to that of a US President. The mayor represents his/her city much like a President of the US represents the nation. The strong mayor-council system is most similar to that of a federal government's separation of powers.
The authorities that a mayor enjoy in 'strong mayor-council' includes- hire or fire of departmental heads, oversees the daily operations in their city, they also enjoy the authority of making laws and ordinances for their city, etc.
