State and Local Government by the People
16th Edition
Published on 21. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-205-96282-2 (ISBN)
Description
Explores the foundations of state and local politics
State and Local Government by the People is about the institutions and political forces that shape policymaking and policy outcomes. Viewing state and local governments as microcosms of what happens at the federal level, this text compares political systems and traditions across states and identifies trends and similarities that exist between them. The textshows students how government directly affects their lives and inspires them to become involved in their community.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Understand the development of state and local governments over time
Understand the major challenges facing state and local governments today
Explore how they can become involved in state or local politics
Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text.
State and Local Government by the People is about the institutions and political forces that shape policymaking and policy outcomes. Viewing state and local governments as microcosms of what happens at the federal level, this text compares political systems and traditions across states and identifies trends and similarities that exist between them. The textshows students how government directly affects their lives and inspires them to become involved in their community.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Understand the development of state and local governments over time
Understand the major challenges facing state and local governments today
Explore how they can become involved in state or local politics
Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text.
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Persons
David B. Magleby is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University (BYU). He is nationally recognized for his expertise on direct democracy, voting behavior, and campaign finance. Dave is also the recipient of many teaching awards, including the 1990 Utah Professor of the Year Award, the 2001 Rowman & Littlefield Award for Innovative Teaching in Political Science, and several department and university awards.
Paul C. Light is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service at New York University's Wagner School of Public Service. He has worked on Capitol Hill as a senior committee staffer in the U.S. Senate and as an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives. Paul is the founding director of the Brookings Institution's Center for Public Service and continues his research on how to invite Americans to serve their communities through public service.
Christine L. Nemacheck is the Alumni Memorial Distinguished Associate Professor of Government at The College of William & Mary. Her research focuses on judicial selection and the role of the courts in a separation-of-powers system. Chris has received a number of awards for her teaching and research activity, including the Alumni Fellowship Award for excellence in teaching at The College of William & Mary.
Paul C. Light is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service at New York University's Wagner School of Public Service. He has worked on Capitol Hill as a senior committee staffer in the U.S. Senate and as an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives. Paul is the founding director of the Brookings Institution's Center for Public Service and continues his research on how to invite Americans to serve their communities through public service.
Christine L. Nemacheck is the Alumni Memorial Distinguished Associate Professor of Government at The College of William & Mary. Her research focuses on judicial selection and the role of the courts in a separation-of-powers system. Chris has received a number of awards for her teaching and research activity, including the Alumni Fellowship Award for excellence in teaching at The College of William & Mary.
Content
In this Section:
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: State and Local Politics
Chapter 2: American Federalism
Chapter 3: State Constitutions
Chapter 4: Parties and Elections in the States
Chapter 5: State Legislatures
Chapter 6: State Governors
Chapter 7: Judges and Justice in the States
Chapter 8: Local Governments and Metropolitics
Chapter 9: Making State and Local Policy
Chapter 10: People and Money in State and Local Governments
2) Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: State and Local Politics
Who Governs?
Influences on State and Local Governments
Participation Patterns in Local Government
Challenges for State and Local Governments
Chapter 2: American Federalism
Defining Federalism
The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism
The National Courts and Federalism
The National Budget as a Tool of Federalism
The Politics of Federalism
Chapter 3: State Constitutions
The Roots of State Constitutions
Amending State Constitutions
The Politics of Constitutional Revision
Chapter 4: Parties and Elections in the States
The Constitutional Context: State and Federal Roles in Regulating Elections
Elections at the State and Local Levels
The Role of Political Parties
Party Balance and Imbalance
Chapter 5: State Legislatures
The Legislative Branch
Influences on State Legislators
Modernization and Reform
Drawing Legislative District Lines
Direct Legislation: Policy Making By The People?
Chapter 6: State Governors
Becoming and Remaining Governor
A Governor's Formal and Informal Powers
The Job of the Governor: Managing the State
Assisting the Governor: State Executive Officials
Governors Today: Challenges and Rewards
Chapter 7: Judges and Justice in the States
The Structure of State Courts
How Judges Are Chosen
The Criminal Justice System
Prisons
Chapter 8: Local Governments and Metropolitics
The Nature of State and Local Relations
Counties
Towns and Suburbs
City Government
Central City Politics
Metropolitics Today: Meeting the Challenges of Growth and Development
Chapter 9: Making State and Local Policy
Public Education
Higher Education
Social Services
Planning the Urban Community
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Regulation
Chapter 10: People and Money in State and Local Governments
Staffing State and Local Governments
Paying For State and Local Government
State and Local Government Spending
Assessing State and Local Performance
1) Brief Table of Contents
2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: State and Local Politics
Chapter 2: American Federalism
Chapter 3: State Constitutions
Chapter 4: Parties and Elections in the States
Chapter 5: State Legislatures
Chapter 6: State Governors
Chapter 7: Judges and Justice in the States
Chapter 8: Local Governments and Metropolitics
Chapter 9: Making State and Local Policy
Chapter 10: People and Money in State and Local Governments
2) Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: State and Local Politics
Who Governs?
Influences on State and Local Governments
Participation Patterns in Local Government
Challenges for State and Local Governments
Chapter 2: American Federalism
Defining Federalism
The Constitutional Structure of American Federalism
The National Courts and Federalism
The National Budget as a Tool of Federalism
The Politics of Federalism
Chapter 3: State Constitutions
The Roots of State Constitutions
Amending State Constitutions
The Politics of Constitutional Revision
Chapter 4: Parties and Elections in the States
The Constitutional Context: State and Federal Roles in Regulating Elections
Elections at the State and Local Levels
The Role of Political Parties
Party Balance and Imbalance
Chapter 5: State Legislatures
The Legislative Branch
Influences on State Legislators
Modernization and Reform
Drawing Legislative District Lines
Direct Legislation: Policy Making By The People?
Chapter 6: State Governors
Becoming and Remaining Governor
A Governor's Formal and Informal Powers
The Job of the Governor: Managing the State
Assisting the Governor: State Executive Officials
Governors Today: Challenges and Rewards
Chapter 7: Judges and Justice in the States
The Structure of State Courts
How Judges Are Chosen
The Criminal Justice System
Prisons
Chapter 8: Local Governments and Metropolitics
The Nature of State and Local Relations
Counties
Towns and Suburbs
City Government
Central City Politics
Metropolitics Today: Meeting the Challenges of Growth and Development
Chapter 9: Making State and Local Policy
Public Education
Higher Education
Social Services
Planning the Urban Community
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Regulation
Chapter 10: People and Money in State and Local Governments
Staffing State and Local Governments
Paying For State and Local Government
State and Local Government Spending
Assessing State and Local Performance