Homework: Politics and the Budget Process
Review the Missouri case study. Familiarize yourself with the impact of politics on the budget process.
Evaluate the relationship between the budget process and the politics associated with budget balancing.
Prepare a 700 to 1,050 words paper in which you will respond to the following questions:
1) What were the fiscal conditions of Missouri?
2) What were the major influences on their financial conditions?
3) What steps were taken to correct the challenges?
4) What were the impediments to balancing the budget?
5) How did politics influence their ability to balance?
6) What would you propose to address the impediments?
7) How does this relationship impact budget preparation?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.