Question

which of these is a common way to amend a state constitution?
the governor drafts an amendment, and the legislature adopts it.
petitioners request an amendment, and the state courts endorse it.
the legislature proposes an amendment, and the voters approve it.
a constitutional convention debates an amendment, and delegates vote on it.
question 10
which form of city government, combining democratic rule with professional expertise, is most common in the united states today?
strong mayor - council
council - manager
elected commission
weak mayor - council

Explanation:

For the first question: State legislatures commonly propose amendments, which then go to voter approval as a standard state constitution amendment process.
For Question 10: The council-manager model uses an elected council (democratic rule) and a professional city manager (expertise), making it the most common such form in the U.S.

Answer:

1. The legislature proposes an amendment, and the voters approve it.
2. council-manager