Study Questions
- In what ways has the power of governors increased over the last one hundred years? Use specific examples.
- Discuss a governor's role as a state's chief legislator.
- How do governors control state agencies?
- How do formal powers differ from informal powers? What are five formal powers generally granted to governors? What are examples of informal powers?
- What are the roles of lieutenant governors and state attorneys general?
- What are the organizational characteristics associated with the bureaucracy?
- What is the public's perception of the bureaucracy?
- Discuss the bureaucracy as a policy implementer and policymaker; include a discussion of the street-level bureaucrat and the rulemaking function of the bureaucracy.
- Why do states differ in the size of their respective bureaucracies?
- Compare and contrast the spoils system with the merit system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?