Several factors place states at center stage when it comes to health. The U.S. Constitution gives states primacy in safe-guarding the health of their citizens. Access the Web sites of any two U.S. state health departments. Compare and contrast the two state/local public health systems in terms of their structure, general functions, specific services, resources, and other important features. (3-4 pages) The ASTHO link to Individual State Profiles may be useful: http://www.astho.org/Profile/Volume-Three/State-Profiles/ You may also choose to complete a Google/internet search for “[state] health department” which will bring you to the state’s Department of Health website. YOU WILL COMPARE THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH DEPARTMENTS