In the city of Spokane, Washington, the mayor and city council are elected by the people. The mayor and council share power and together determine the laws needed for the protection of public health and for the safety and welfare of the city’s residents. The mayor serves as the city’s chief executive officer and oversees the day-to-day operations in the city. What type of government does Spokane have?

a weak-mayor system
a strong-mayor system
a council-manager system
a special-purpose system