Analyze the influence of federalism on specific features

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Locate your state's constitution and examine the major elements and articles of the constitution.

Search for information about the branches of state government and the funding sources.

Review its contents and functions. Search for information about the branches of government and the funding sources for your state government.

Write a 1,000- to 1,200-word paper.

In the introductory paragraph explain the role and function of US state constitutions.

Explain how they are constructed with the parameters of Federalism.

In the body of your paper that begins with paragraph 2, discuss the following:

• How are the main components of government set up by your state's constitution? Analyze the influence of Federalism on specific features.

• Which branch of your state government seems the most powerful, on paper? What empirical evidence do you use for your choice? (Provide in-text citations.)

• Does the state constitution contain a Bill of Rights? If so, what appears to be the most important feature? How does Federalism influence this key document?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Must have 5 references including:

Bowman, A. O'M., & Kearney, R. C. (2014). State and local government (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.

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