LA City Council: How Things Work

1. How is the horseshoe seating arrangement organized in the L.A. City Council chambers?

In alphabetical order

In order of seniority

By majority vote of the council

by lottery

2. According to council rules on council votes:

Roll calls are required for all items under consideration by the council.

If a council member who is marked present fails to vote, they are deemed to have voted “yes”.

If a council member who is marked present fails to vote, they are deemed to have voted “no”.

Council members may not change their vote after it is tabulated.

3. What are the term limits for L.A. City Council members?

Three four-year terms

Two consecutive terms

Two four-year terms

There are no term limits

4. Under the city charter, what power does the L.A. City Council have to expel a member from the council?

A two-thirds majority vote

A simple majority

An ordinance passed by the council and signed by the mayor

There is no provision for expelling a council member

5. Approximately how many residents are in an L.A. City Council district?

550,000

480,000

260,000

200,000

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