Governing States And Localities (CQ Press and Governing Magazine Present a New Introduction to State and Local Government)
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ISBN: 1568027893 / Publisher: CQ Press: A Division of Congressional Quarterly,
A collaboration between a political scientist, Smith (U. of Nebraska-Lincoln), and two journalists,...
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A collaboration between a political scientist, Smith (U. of Nebraska-Lincoln), and two journalists, Greenblatt and Buntin (both of Governing magazine), this text examines the similarities and particularly the differences between state institutional structures, laws, regulations, culture, history, demographics, economy and geography. The authors cover the institutional bases of state and local governments from federalism to constitutions to the legislatures, executives and courts. They also discuss party politics, elections, voting behavior, political culture and policy. The discussion of localities and sub-state entities gives readers a sense of politics and policies in practice. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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