Problem 1: Describe how state and local government impacts your daily life. Use specific examples.
Problem 2: If states and localities are more prevalent in our daily lives than the federal government is, and people tend to trust their state representative more than a member of Congress, why do people tend to know so little about the workings of state and local government? What can be done to improve general understanding of government at the state and local level?
Problem 3: How would you rate your level of political knowledge? How do current habits impact these outcomes? (Be as honest!) From what sources do you get most of your political information? Are they reliable sources? How frequently do you encounter opposing arguments or opinions? When forming political opinions, do you tend to reflect upon your choices or do you tend to make snap a judgement?