Question

Does the states’ growing dependence on Washington have any bearing on lawmakers’ relationship with the people? Are people today more or less likely to hold state officials responsible for social problems?

Answer 1

Answer:YES, PEOPLE ARE LESS LIKELY TO HOLD STATE OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

Step-by-step explanation:States growing dependence on Washington has effects on lawmakers relationship with the people,since people tend to blame the Federal Government for whatever social problems they have,this will make the people see the State Government as irresponsible and thus lose focus on them.

Since the States are increasingly depending on the Federal Government (Washington), PEOPLE TODAY ARE LESS LIKELY TO HOLD STATE OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR SOCIAL ILLS/PROBLEMS.

This is the case with most of the developing countries like Nigeria where most of the people tend to blame the Federal Government for most social problems because they know that the States rely solely on the Federal Government.