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What are two differences we discussed between a Mayor versus a Town Manager?  What are their strengths and weaknesses?  

IN CONNECTICUT, WHAT FORM OF GOVERNMENT WAS ELIMINATED IN 1960 BY PUBLIC ACT 152?

THE UNITED STATES CURRENTLY HAS WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT?

OVER THE LAST DECADE, CONNECTICUT’S PRISON POPULATION IS TRENDING… 

WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ONE OF CONNECTICUT’S SIX STATE OFFICERS?

Some states have a full time state legislature while other legislatures are part-time.  In Connecticut, we have a hybrid of the two, which means that our legislature is only in session for a portion of the year.  Which form of state legislature do you think works best?  Provide at least three reasons why you support it and why you oppose the others.  Be specific in your answers by providing reasons why the one you support is best based on what you’ve read in the book and in class discussion.

WHICH STATE OFFICER ADMINISTERS, INTERPRETS, AND IMPLEMENTS ELECTION LAWS?

HOW MANY CHAMBERS MAKE UP MOST STATE LEGISLATURES INCLUDING CONNECTICUT’S?

WHICH ONE OF THESE SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT HAS A WEAK CENTRAL GOVERNMENT?

IN CONNECTICUT, WHO IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE?