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Who is the head of a city government?

  1. Governor

  2. President

  3. Senator

  4. Mayor

The correct answer is: Mayor

A Governor is not the head of a city government, they are the head of a state government. A President is not the head of a city government, they are the head of a federal government. A Senator is not the head of a city government, they are a legislative branch of a government that may exist at the state or federal level. The Mayor is the head of a city government. They are typically elected by the people of the city and serve as the highest-ranking official in the local government, responsible for making executive decisions and managing city resources. They are also the public face of the city and serve as a representative for the city in regional and national meetings.