Assignment:
Discussion One
Provide and discuss an example of how the federal government uses funding to influence the behavior and policies of local level public safety related programs.
Discussion Two
Considering the concept of federalism, who bears the greatest responsibility for public safety:
Federal state or local government? Or does the greatest responsibility for public safety lay elsewhere. Explain your response.
Readings:
How Do Local Governments Decide on Public Policy in Fiscal Federalism? Tax vs. Expenditure Optimization
By Marko koethenbuerger