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Higher levels of government should provide adequate resources when mandating functions to lower levels of government.

Services should be implemented and operated by the level of government that can most appropriately and efficiently deliver them.

When economic conditions permit, states should accumulate budget reserves adequate to maintain services during recessions.

Deficit-reduction efforts should avoid cuts in programs that serve low- and moderate-income populations.

Passing responsibilities down to lower levels of government should be undertaken primarily to place services closer to the people being served and to maximize administrative

Policymakers should expand opportunities for people to volunteer in their communities. This includes older adults and people with disabilities.

Policymakers should establish and enforce uniform standards to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

States should create a transparent and nonpartisan redistricting process.

Qualified candidates should receive free or significantly discounted media advertisements. They should also receive reduced postage for mailings.

Governments should set and strictly enforce limits on individual donations to campaigns.