Question

Which statement best describes a commission system?

A legislative body hires a leader to oversee city departments.
An elected leader and an elected legislative body share responsibility.
A leader oversees city departments, and a legislative body has limited power.
A legislative body oversees city departments directly.

Answer 1

A legislative body oversees city departments directly.

In a commission system, elected commissioners collectively serve as the city's legislative body and individually administer specific city departments.