POL 326 - State and Local Government

1. Explain the varied ranges of power held by governors of the states and describe how the variations in power influence state governance.
2. Describe the differences between professional and non-professional state legislatures and the influence professionalism has on state governance.
3. Explain the relationship between federal and state government.
4. Describe state budget processes and define the types of revenue available to state governments including taxes, bonds and federal grants.