1. Discuss the following aspects of crime and courts:
a. The crime explosion, crime reduction and policing and law enforcement.
b. The structure of the state court system and the influences on judicial decision making.
2. Discuss:
a. The major functions of the state legislature and the importance of having a professional legislative staff.
b. The major influences on a legislators voting record and policy behavior.
3. Discuss:
a. The major powers of the governor and the major roles of the governor.
b. The functions and powers of the bureaucracy.
4. Discuss:
a. The two different types of local government and the theories of community power.
b. Local political leaders and decision makers and their roles in local governance: mayors, city council, bureaucracies.