America S State Governments

Author : Jennifer Bachner,Benjamin Ginsberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000094589

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America's State Governments by Jennifer Bachner,Benjamin Ginsberg Pdf

This timely and important new work takes a critical look at government in the American states and illustrates the disconnect between state government institutions and their constituents. The text illuminates three basic political problems of state governments: weak constitutional and institutional foundations; a lack of civic engagement; and long histories of unchecked public corruption. In addition, the book explains why some states did and others did not respond promptly to the COVID-19 pandemic and examines America's long-standing problem of police and prosecutorial misconduct–providing a context for understanding the demonstrations and protests that rocked American cities in the summer of 2020. For students and citizens of state politics, the book concludes with a proposal aimed at civic literacy and action

Author : Arthur Norman Holcombe
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1021477621

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State Government in the United States by Arthur Norman Holcombe Pdf

An overview of the structure and operation of state governments in the United States. The book covers topics such as the separation of powers, the role of the governor, and the function of state legislatures. It also discusses the relationship between state and federal government and the impact of federalism on state policy. This is an important resource for students of American government and anyone interested in the workings of state politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Jon C. Teaford
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002-02-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780801877025

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The Rise of the States by Jon C. Teaford Pdf

A noted historian explores the development of U.S. State governments from the end of the 19th century to the so-called renaissance of States in the 20th. It is a common misperception that America’s state governments were lethargic backwaters before suddenly stirring to life in the 1980s. In The Rise of the States, Jon C. Teaford presents a very different picture. Teaford shows how state governments were continually adapting and expanding throughout the past century, assuming new responsibilities, developing new sources of revenue, and creating new institutions. The Rise of the States examines the evolution of the structure, function, and finances of state government during the Progressive Era, the 1920s, the Great Depression, the post-World War II years, and into the 1960s. State governments not only played an active role in the creation, governance, and management of the political units that made up the state, but also in dealing with the growth of business, industries, and education. Different states chose different solutions to common problems, and this diversity of responses points to the growing vitality and maturity of state governments as the twentieth century unfolded.

Author : Jennifer Bachner,Benjamin Ginsberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : State governments
ISBN : 0367468476

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America's State Governments by Jennifer Bachner,Benjamin Ginsberg Pdf

"This text critically analyzes government and governance in the American states. For students and citizens of state politics, the book concludes with a proposal aimed at civic literacy and action"--

Author : Glen Krutz,Sylvie Waskiewicz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1738998479

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American Government 3e by Glen Krutz,Sylvie Waskiewicz Pdf

Black & white print. American Government 3e aligns with the topics and objectives of many government courses. Faculty involved in the project have endeavored to make government workings, issues, debates, and impacts meaningful and memorable to students while maintaining the conceptual coverage and rigor inherent in the subject. With this objective in mind, the content of this textbook has been developed and arranged to provide a logical progression from the fundamental principles of institutional design at the founding, to avenues of political participation, to thorough coverage of the political structures that constitute American government. The book builds upon what students have already learned and emphasizes connections between topics as well as between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but to work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses, future careers, and as engaged citizens. In order to help students understand the ways that government, society, and individuals interconnect, the revision includes more examples and details regarding the lived experiences of diverse groups and communities within the United States. The authors and reviewers sought to strike a balance between confronting the negative and harmful elements of American government, history, and current events, while demonstrating progress in overcoming them. In doing so, the approach seeks to provide instructors with ample opportunities to open discussions, extend and update concepts, and drive deeper engagement.

Author : Nicholas Dagen Bloom
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226498317

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How States Shaped Postwar America by Nicholas Dagen Bloom Pdf

The history of public policy in postwar America tends to fixate on developments at the national level, overlooking the crucial work done by individual states in the 1960s and ’70s. In this book, Nicholas Dagen Bloom demonstrates the significant and enduring impact of activist states in five areas: urban planning and redevelopment, mass transit and highways, higher education, subsidized housing, and the environment. Bloom centers his story on the example set by New York governor Nelson Rockefeller, whose aggressive initiatives on the pressing issues in that period inspired others and led to the establishment of long-lived state polices in an age of decreasing federal power. Metropolitan areas, for both better and worse, changed and operated differently because of sustained state action—How States Shaped Postwar America uncovers the scope of this largely untold story.

Author : Brooke Graves W
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022897241

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American State Government Third Edition by Brooke Graves W Pdf

A comprehensive overview of the structure and function of state governments in the United States. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the workings of American politics at the state level. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Suzanne Mettler
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780226521664

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The Submerged State by Suzanne Mettler Pdf

“Keep your government hands off my Medicare!” Such comments spotlight a central question animating Suzanne Mettler’s provocative and timely book: why are many Americans unaware of government social benefits and so hostile to them in principle, even though they receive them? The Obama administration has been roundly criticized for its inability to convey how much it has accomplished for ordinary citizens. Mettler argues that this difficulty is not merely a failure of communication; rather it is endemic to the formidable presence of the “submerged state.” In recent decades, federal policymakers have increasingly shunned the outright disbursing of benefits to individuals and families and favored instead less visible and more indirect incentives and subsidies, from tax breaks to payments for services to private companies. These submerged policies, Mettler shows, obscure the role of government and exaggerate that of the market. As a result, citizens are unaware not only of the benefits they receive, but of the massive advantages given to powerful interests, such as insurance companies and the financial industry. Neither do they realize that the policies of the submerged state shower their largest benefits on the most affluent Americans, exacerbating inequality. Mettler analyzes three Obama reforms—student aid, tax relief, and health care—to reveal the submerged state and its consequences, demonstrating how structurally difficult it is to enact policy reforms and even to obtain public recognition for achieving them. She concludes with recommendations for reform to help make hidden policies more visible and governance more comprehensible to all Americans. The sad truth is that many American citizens do not know how major social programs work—or even whether they benefit from them. Suzanne Mettler’s important new book will bring government policies back to the surface and encourage citizens to reclaim their voice in the political process.

Author : Daniel R. Grant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Federal government
ISBN : LCCN:68018064

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State and local government in America by Daniel R. Grant Pdf

Author : James Wilford Garner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : New York (State)
ISBN : 1437002846

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Government in the United States by James Wilford Garner Pdf

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Author : Stephen Skowronek
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1982-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0521288657

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Building a New American State by Stephen Skowronek Pdf

Examines the reconstruction of institutional power relationships that had to be negotiated among the courts, the parties, the President, the Congress, and the states in order to accommodate the expansion of national administrative capacities around the turn of the twentieth century.

Author : Jody Freeman,Martha Minow
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 067403208X

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Government by Contract by Jody Freeman,Martha Minow Pdf

The dramatic growth of government over the course of the twentieth century since the New Deal prompts concern among libertarians and conservatives and also among those who worry about government’s costs, efficiency, and quality of service. These concerns, combined with rising confidence in private markets, motivate the widespread shift of federal and state government work to private organizations. This shift typically alters only who performs the work, not who pays or is ultimately responsible for it. “Government by contract” now includes military intelligence, environmental monitoring, prison management, and interrogation of terrorism suspects. Outsourcing government work raises questions of accountability. What role should costs, quality, and democratic oversight play in contracting out government work? What tools do citizens and consumers need to evaluate the effectiveness of government contracts? How can the work be structured for optimal performance as well as compliance with public values? Government by Contract explains the phenomenon and scope of government outsourcing and sets an agenda for future research attentive to workforce capacities as well as legal, economic, and political concerns.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic government information
ISBN : MINN:31951D02062346T

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Our American Government by Anonim Pdf

The Committee on House Administration is pleased to present this revised book on our United States Government. This publication continues to be a popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of our Government as well as the electoral process and the role of political parties.--Foreword.

Author : Woodrow Wilson
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547385806

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Congressional Government by Woodrow Wilson Pdf

The object of this book is to point out the most characteristic practical features of the federal system. Taking Congress as the central and predominant power of the system, its object is to illustrate everything Congressional. Everybody has seen, and critics without number have said, that our form of national government is singular, possessing a character altogether its own; but there is abundant evidence that very few have seen just wherein it differs most essentially from the other governments of the world. There have been and are other federal systems quite similar, and scarcely any legislative or administrative principle of our Constitution was young even when that Constitution was framed. Contents: The House of Representatives The House of Representatives. Revenue and Supply The Senate The Executive

Author : Daphne A. Kenyon,John Kincaid
Publisher : The Urban Insitute
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0877665176

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Competition Among States and Local Governments by Daphne A. Kenyon,John Kincaid Pdf