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The Size of Government Discussion one Due Saturday Sunday now

One of the most contentious issues that divide conservatives and liberals is the size of government.  Conservatives often argue that government has bloated beyond any reasonable extent, while liberals frequently see a larger government role in society — thus requiring a larger federal bureaucracy.  Do you believe that the size of the federal bureaucracy has kept pace with the increasing demands on government?  Would Americans trade lower taxes for a much smaller federal government, even if there was a decrease in public services for ordinary citizens?  Are claims that the United States is burdened by “so-called” big government mistaken, or should government be enlarged to meet the expanding needs of a growing nation?  Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Cropf, R. (2008). American public administration: public service for the 21st century (1st ed.) New York, NY: Pearson Longman.

Agency Analysis Assignment Due Saturday  Sunday now

 In a two-to three page paper (not including title and references pages) , identify a public agency – either at the local, state, or federal levels – that has undergone significant change in the last 25 years.  You may choose an agency that you have had personal experience with, or you may choose a public agency that you are familiar with from the news or from academic study.  Assess the scope of services provided to the public by that agency or department, the growth of the agency in question, or the quality levels of customer service provided by the agency. Discuss the reasons why that agency has changed in this area over the last 25 years, and speculate on the future direction of that agency in the years ahead.

Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide and should cite at least one scholarly source in addition to the textbook.

Cropf, R. (2008). American public administration: public service for the 21st century (1st ed.) New York, NY: Pearson Longman.