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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 politicsNote: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text.
Contents
In this Section:1) Brief Table of Contents 2) Full Table of Contents 1) Brief Table of ContentsChapter 1: State and Local Politics Chapter 2: American FederalismChapter 3: State ConstitutionsChapter 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 Governments2) Full Table of ContentsChapter 1: State and Local Politics Who Governs?Influences on State and Local GovernmentsParticipation Patterns in Local GovernmentChallenges for State and Local GovernmentsChapter 2: American FederalismDefining FederalismThe Constitutional Structure of American FederalismThe National Courts and FederalismThe National Budget as a Tool of FederalismThe Politics of FederalismChapter 3: State ConstitutionsThe Roots of State ConstitutionsAmending State ConstitutionsThe Politics of Constitutional RevisionChapter 4: Parties and Elections in the States The Constitutional Context: State and Federal Roles in Regulating ElectionsElections at the State and Local LevelsThe Role of Political PartiesParty Balance and ImbalanceChapter 5: State Legislatures The Legislative BranchInfluences on State LegislatorsModernization and Reform Drawing Legislative District LinesDirect Legislation: Policy Making By The People?Chapter 6: State Governors Becoming and Remaining GovernorA Governor's Formal and Informal PowersThe Job of the Governor: Managing the StateAssisting the Governor: State Executive OfficialsGovernors Today: Challenges and RewardsChapter 7: Judges and Justice in the States The Structure of State CourtsHow Judges Are ChosenThe Criminal Justice SystemPrisonsChapter 8: Local Governments and Metropolitics The Nature of State and Local RelationsCountiesTowns and SuburbsCity GovernmentCentral City PoliticsMetropolitics Today: Meeting the Challenges of Growth and DevelopmentChapter 9: Making State and Local Policy Public EducationHigher EducationSocial ServicesPlanning the Urban CommunityHomeland Security and Emergency ManagementRegulationChapter 10: People and Money in State and Local Governments Staffing State and Local GovernmentsPaying For State and Local GovernmentState and Local Government SpendingAssessing State and Local Performance
