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New York City's annual budget is larger than that of 48 U.S. states.
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Participation in New York's Campaign Finance Program is mandatory for all candidates.
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City Council members are elected every 2 years and may now serve for only 2 terms.
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The Mayor of New York has final approval powers over New York City's budget.
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The City Council has the power to review and approve land-use issues.
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In the event of a tie, the Mayor casts the deciding vote at City Council meetings.
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Under the Campaign Finance Program's rules, City Council candidates may accept contributions from corporations, provided the contributions do not exceed the designated maximum amount.
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The Campaign Finance Board imposes spending limits on City Council candidates.
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All candidates who are interested in receiving matching public funds are eligible to receive them.
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The borough of Brooklyn currently has the greatest number of City Council representatives.
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