Short essay Question

1. Taxing and spending are two major problems for states and local governments. Discuss two real-life impact of any two sources of state tax revenues on the lives of citizens. 2. For candidates seeking elective offices, a major challenge is accessing how citizens will vote on election-day. Public opinion polling is an instrument adopted by politicians to assist them in this quest. Describe one advantage and one disadvantage for using public opinion polls to determine how citizens will vote on election-day. 3. Political parties are no longer the dominant force they once were. Explain one factor that led to the rise in influence of political parties, and one factor that has led to the decline in their influence.