Question

self assessment: outline state and local governm forms
briefly describe the city manager form of government. why is it used more and more often?
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question 3
whats a plea bargain and what is it good for?

Explanation:

Sub - Question 1: Briefly describe the city manager form of government. Why is it used more and more often?

The city manager form of government has an elected city council (legislative) that hires a professional city manager (executive). The manager runs daily operations, implements council policies, and has expertise in urban management. It's used more as it brings professionalism (managers have administrative skills), separates politics from administration (council focuses on policy, manager on execution), and allows efficient governance with expertise in budgeting, planning, etc., adapting to complex city needs.

A plea bargain is an agreement between a defendant and the prosecution. The defendant pleads guilty (to a lesser charge or reduced sentence) in exchange for something, like a lighter sentence or dropped charges. It’s good for reducing court backlogs (fewer trials), giving defendants a more certain outcome (avoiding harsher penalties of a trial conviction), and saving prosecution resources (time/money on trials).

Answer:

The city manager form has an elected city council that appoints a professional city manager. The manager oversees daily city operations, implements council policies, and has administrative expertise. It’s used more for its professionalism (managers’ administrative skills), political - administrative separation (council = policy, manager = execution), and efficient governance (handles complex city needs like budgeting/planning).

Sub - Question 2: What's a plea bargain and what is it good for?