Discuss one reason for and against gambling as a source of revenue for state government.

Answer one of the questions below. The essay requires that you do some research. The following sources may be helpful:

VA General Assembly website

Richmond-times dispatch

Washington post

Various blogs

Textbooks used:

State and Local government by Saffell and Basehart

Politics in the American States by Gray and Hanson

Virginia Government by Peaslee and Swartz

Questions:

1. In some US states elections are not very competitive. Why should states have competitive two party elections? (Be sure to mention low voter turnout-apathy, and stagnation)

2. Discuss one reason for and against gambling as a source of revenue for state government.

3. Defend the use of the Dillon’s rule today, particularly in the state of VA.

Thanks and feel free to ask any questions.

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