This is a series of four questions that needs to be done in APA format with in text citations and references. My book needs to be used as at least one of the references. NO PLAGIARISM! Each question has a minimum amount of words that are required--the amount required will follow each question in parenthesis.

My book is: Dye, T. R., & MacManus, S. A. (2012). Politics in states and communities (14th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

This assignment needs to be turned in by Today (by the time you get this) Fri 10/16/14 by 11:00 P.M Eastern Time, if not before then. Please send me a message if for some reason you cant meet the deadline. I'm horrible at keeping up with all my work I have so much going on here at home. This is one of the assignments I was going to send you the other day and I had something come up and wasnt able to send it to you.Even if you dont get the handshake right back from me please go ahead and complete this assignment because I need it back. I will purchase it I promise! Please keep questions numbered as I have them because it makes it easier when I'm submitting awnsers.Thanks so much and as always let me know if you have any questions! Remember No Plagiarism Please!!! This Professor is harsh!!!!

Question 1

Discuss the issues surrounding representativeness and ways to increase overall representativeness in state government.

Question 2

Discuss three of the governor's legislative powers. Explain which power is most important, and why.

Question 3

Discuss the issues that make-up a gubernatorial candidate and how these issues effect gubernatorial elections and politics.

Question 4

What role should local government have on the lives of its citizens? How much control or influence should local government have in the lives of its citizens?