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In-depth Look at City Government Structure and Political Processes

This article delves into the structure of city government, focusing on departments and their functions, as well as key political processes like direct primary, initiative, referendum, recall, and significant amendments like the 17th and 19th Amendments. Learn about the significance of these aspects in shaping modern governance.

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In-depth Look at City Government Structure and Political Processes

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  1. Commission/City Manager Plans City government is divided into different depts. W/ different functions

  2. Direct PrimaryA vote held by all members of a political party to nominate a candidate for public office. Exs: Barack Obama and John McCain

  3. Initiativethe rights of citizens (usually by petition) to place a measure or issue before the voters or the legislature for approval

  4. ReferendumThe practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by the legislatures

  5. RecallThe right that enables voters to remove unsatisfiable elected officials from office

  6. 17th AmendmentDirect Election of Senators 1913-states that the people, instead of state legislatures, elect US Senators

  7. 19th AmendmentWoman Suffrage-women are granted the right to vote (had actually won the right in many state elections-just not national elections until this)

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