State and Local Politics

Designed for courses in state and local government, this text offers comprehensive coverage of state and local government systems. It examines the fundamental elements shared by all local and state governments and offers an in-depth look at the division of power, the mechanics of the electoral syste [...]
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Designed for courses in state and local government, this text offers comprehensive coverage of state and local government systems. It examines the fundamental elements shared by all local and state governments and offers an in-depth look at the division of power, the mechanics of the electoral system and state constitutions. It also identifies the role and responsibilities of the governor, the legislature and the courts. This text should prove useful to anyone interested in understanding the details of state and local government including those with political aspirations and those seeking greater involvement in the governing process.