Unit 4 and 6 State and local politics
Unit 4
1. Discuss the issues surrounding representativeness and ways to increase overall representativeness in state government.
2. Discuss three of the governor's legislative powers. Explain which power is most important and why.
3. Describe the governor's roles in influencing the budgetary process.
Unit 6
1. In your own words, discuss what you believe are the two most relevant reasons for low voter turnout in local elections compared to national elections. Please include what makes them the most relevant.
2. Compare and contrast the roles of city managers and mayors.
3. Discuss the history that led to the creation of suburbs and then to suburban sprawl. Characterize the governing issues that arose based on urban sprawl, and discuss a solution that you believe is the most effective and efficient answer to the issues that surround governing metropolitan areas. Support your answer with specific examples.