Please answer 10 questions 2 or 3 paragraphs for each question. Also, use the information from online websites not books.
- What is the role of the NJ Constitution in the function of local governments in NJ? Explain the history, the role of Federalism, Home Rule, and Dillions Rule. Discuss what “Where you sit is where you stand” means.
- What are the eleven (11) forms of government that a local community can adopt under the Faulkner Act of NJ? Which form of government would you adopt if you were involved in local politics as an elected official? Explain why.
- What is the Tieabout Model? Who developed this concept and why is it relevant to contemporary studies of county and local government? If you were a local public administrator, how would you apply to the principles of the Tieabout Model to shaping public policy?
- Explain the role of the NJ State Constitution in the concept of “Home Rule.” Explain what “Home Rule” is and how it has been defined in various court decisions over the years. Why do public administrators and politicians defend home rule so fervently? How has “Home Rule” and the influence of the railroad shaped the size and locations of the current 566 municipalities?
- Explain in detail and draw a graphic that explains the processes for a governing body to adopt an ordinance. Define what an ordinance is.
- What is the Hatch Act? Define it, describe it and provide examples of how it has been interpreted. Discuss the reasons why public employees are held to a higher standard when it comes to exercising their free speech.
- What are the issues relative to the Quality of Life in New Jersey? Name some of the laws that have been used to control and improve the quality of life and discuss the positives and negatives of these laws.
- Define “ethics.” Discuss how public administrators approach ethical issues to ensure the public and employees are treated fairly and equally. Can both be achieved? How does the civil service system help or hinder achieving fairness and equality? Discuss how ethics are managed by government through Codes and standards.
- What are the two main types of local government? Explain the role of each one, how they are funded, how they are structured and provide examples of each kind.
- Define what public administration is and how organizational theory is used to define the how public agencies operate.
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