Which statement describes the Home Rule Act of 1973 arrangement?

Which statement describes the Home Rule Act of 1973 arrangement?

• A. A 9-member council with a strong mayor
• B. 13-member council, elected mayor, 8 ward leaders, 4 members at large, and the chair
• C. The city had no elected officials
• D. It created a Commission-based government

Answer: (B)

The Home Rule Act of 1973 created a mayor–council form of government for the District. The executive branch is led by a separately elected mayor, while the legislative branch is a 13-member City Council. That council is made up of eight ward representatives and four members elected at large, with a chair who presides over council meetings. This arrangement gave residents local self-government with both ward-level and citywide representation, replacing the previous system of federally appointed officials. It is not a commission-based setup, nor does it reflect a body with no elected officials.

The Home Rule Act of 1973 created a mayor–council form of government for the District. The executive branch is led by a separately elected mayor, while the legislative branch is a 13-member City Council. That council is made up of eight ward representatives and four members elected at large, with a chair who presides over council meetings. This arrangement gave residents local self-government with both ward-level and citywide representation, replacing the previous system of federally appointed officials. It is not a commission-based setup, nor does it reflect a body with no elected officials.