American Federalism A Concise Introduction

Author : Larry N. Gerston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317477259

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American Federalism: A Concise Introduction by Larry N. Gerston Pdf

Understanding federalism - the form of political organization that unites separate polities within an overarching political system so that all maintain their political integrity - is central to the study of democratic government in the United States. Yet, many political scientists treat federalism as a set of abstract principles or a maze of budgetary transfers with little connection to real political life. This concise and engaging book boils the discussion down to its essence: federalism is about power, specifically the tug for power among and within the various levels of government. Author Larry N. Gerston examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of federalism; the various "change events" that have been involved in defining America's unique set of federal principles over time; and the vertical, horizontal, and international dimensions of federalism in the United States today. The result is a book examining the ways in which institutional political power is both diffused and concentrated in the United States.

Author : Mark J. Rozell,Clyde Wilcox
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780190900069

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Federalism: A Very Short Introduction by Mark J. Rozell,Clyde Wilcox Pdf

Early Americans were suspicious of centralized authority and executive power. Casting away the yoke of England and its king, the founding fathers shared in this distrust as they set out to pen the Constitution. Weighing a need for consolidated leadership with a demand for states' rights, they established a large federal republic with limited dominion over the states, leaving most of the governing responsibility with the former colonies. With this dual system of federalism, the national government held the powers of war, taxation, and commerce, and the ability to pass the laws necessary to uphold these functions. Although the federal role has grown substantially since then, states and local governments continue to perform most of the duties in civil and criminal law, business and professional licensing, the management of infrastructure and public services: roads, schools, libraries, sanitation, land use and development, and etc. Despite the critical roles of state and local governments, there is little awareness-or understanding-of the nature and operations of the federal system. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of federalism, from its origins and evolution to the key events and constitutional decisions that have defined its framework. Although the primary focus is on the United States, other federal systems, including Brazil, Canada, India, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the EU, are addressed.

Author : Stephanie Mora Walls
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781498589451

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American Federalism and Individual Rights by Stephanie Mora Walls Pdf

The protection of individual rights and the division of power between the national government and the states are core principles upon which American governance is built, but how well do these concepts work together and to what extent could they be at cross purposes? American Federalism and Individual Rights presents both of these founding concepts and explores their compatibility through policy-specific studies, including civil rights, education, marriage equality, and physician-assisted death. Written for anyone interested in American politics, the author presents all of the foundational information one would need to make their own assessment of how federalism works to either promote or undermine the protection of the individual in these policy areas along with suggestions for further study.

Author : Thomas O. Hueglin,Alan Fenna
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442607224

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Comparative Federalism by Thomas O. Hueglin,Alan Fenna Pdf

Comparative Federalism: A Systematic Inquiry, Second Edition is a uniquely comprehensive, analytic, and genuinely comparative introduction to the principles and practices, as well as the institutional compromises, of federalism. Hueglin and Fenna draw from their diverse research on federal systems to focus on four main models--America, Canada, Germany, and the European Union--but also to range widely over other cases. At the heart of the book is careful analysis of the relationship between constitutional design and amendment, fiscal relations, institutional structures, intergovernmental relations, and judicial review. Such analysis serves the dual role of helping the reader understand federalism and providing a comparative framework from which to assess the record of federal systems. The second edition has been extensively revised and updated, taking into account new developments in federal systems and incorporating insights from the growing body of literature in the field. It includes two new chapters, "Fiscal Federalism" and "The Limits of Federalism."

Author : Sara R. Rinfret,Denise Scheberle,Michelle C. Pautz
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1506329713

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Public Policy by Sara R. Rinfret,Denise Scheberle,Michelle C. Pautz Pdf

Public Policy: A Concise Introduction, by Sara R. Rinfret, Denise Scheberle, and Michelle C. Pautz, is a student-friendly primer that quickly connects readers to the inner workings of public policy. The text condenses early chapters on theory and the policy-making process, allowing students to take up key policy challenges—such as immigration, education, and health care—much earlier in the semester. Structured chapter layouts of substantive policy areas allow instructors to supplement with their own examples seamlessly. The book’s emphasis on policy choices asks students to look beyond simple pros and cons to examine the multifaceted dimensions of decision making and the complexities inherent in real-world problem solving. Not every student starts out engaged in public policy, so place your students—both majors and non-majors alike—in the driver’s seat by fostering their analytical skills early, and spend the rest of the semester discussing policy issues, examining data, and debating current policy examples that matter most to them.

Author : Richard S. Conley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442271876

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Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution by Richard S. Conley Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution covers the Founding of the American Republic and the Framers, the drafting of the Constitution, constitutional debates over ratification, and traces key events, Supreme Court chief justices, amendments, and Supreme Court cases regarding the interpretation of the Constitution from 1789-2016. The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on key figures in the Founding, Supreme Court chief justices, explanations of the Articles and Amendments to the Constitution, and key Supreme Court cases. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the U.S. Constitution.

Author : Gary F. Moncrief,Peverill Squire
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442268074

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Why States Matter by Gary F. Moncrief,Peverill Squire Pdf

When it comes to voting, taxes, environmental regulations, social services, education, criminal justice, political parties, property rights, gun control, marriage and a whole host of other modern American issues, the state in which a citizen resides makes a difference. That idea—that the political decisions made by those in state-level offices are of tremendous importance to the lives of people whose states they govern—is the fundamental concept explored in this book. Gary F. Moncrief and Peverill Squire introduce students to the very tangible and constantly evolving implications, limitations, and foundations of America’s state political institutions, and accessibly explain the ways that the political powers of the states manifest themselves in the cultures, economies, and lives of everyday Americans, and always will.

Author : Michael R Greenberg,Dona Schneider
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780429559778

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Environmental Health and the U.S. Federal System by Michael R Greenberg,Dona Schneider Pdf

This book explains how the U.S. federal system manages environmental health issues, with a unique focus on risk management and human health outcomes. Building on a generic approach for understanding human health risk, this book shows how federalism has evolved in response to environmental health problems, political and ideological variations in Washington D.C, as well as in-state and local governments. It examines laws, rules and regulations, showing how they stretch or fail to adapt to environmental health challenges. Emphasis is placed on human health and safety risk and how decisions have been influenced by environmental health information. The authors review different forms of federalism, and analyse how it has had to adapt to ever evolving environmental health hazards, such as global climate change, nanomaterials, nuclear waste, fresh air and water, as well as examining the impact of robotics and artificial intelligence on worker environmental health. They demonstrate the process for assessing hazard information and the process for federalism risk management, and subsequently arguing that human health and safety should receive greater attention. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars working on environmental health and environmental policy, particularly from a public health, and risk management viewpoint, in addition to practitioners and policymakers involved in environmental management and public policy.

Author : Timothy O. Lenz,Mirya Holman
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781616102197

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American Government, Second Edition by Timothy O. Lenz,Mirya Holman Pdf

This exciting new book explores the role of government, politics, and policy in American lives. Full of real life applications and scenarios, this text encourages and enables political thinking. The second edition has been updated to include recent developments in U.S. politics and government. This includes the description and analysis of the 2016 elections as well as the early Trump administration. Chapters have expanded coverage of immigration policy, environmental policy, economic policy, and global affairs (including counterterrorism policy). The text also includes analysis of racial issues in contemporary American politics and law. It also addresses questions about the state of the economy, jobs, and wages. Hyperlinks and URLs provide "deeper dives" into various topics and examples of comparative politics.

Author : Michael C. LeMay
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216157038

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Transforming America by Michael C. LeMay Pdf

Utilizing multiple perspectives of related academic disciplines, this three-volume set of contributed essays enables readers to understand the complexity of immigration to the United States and grasp how our history of immigration has made this nation what it is today. Transforming America: Perspectives on U.S. Immigration covers immigration to the United States from the founding of America to the present. Comprising 3 volumes of 31 original scholarly essays, the work is the first of its kind to explore immigration and immigration policy in the United States throughout its history. These essays provide a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives from experts in cultural anthropology, history, political science, economics, and education. The book will provide readers with a critical understanding of the historical precedents to today's mass migration. Viewing the immigration issue from the perspectives of the contributors' various relevant disciplines enables a better grasp of the complex conundrum presented by legal and illegal immigration policy.

Author : Darrell J. Kozlowski
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781604132182

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Federalism by Darrell J. Kozlowski Pdf

Alphabetic entries are used to discuss the people, court cases and events that exemplified federalist beliefs, or opposition to those beliefs.

Author : Michael Green,Scott L. Stabler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1250 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610692526

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Ideas and Movements That Shaped America [3 volumes] by Michael Green,Scott L. Stabler Pdf

America was founded on bold ideas and beliefs. This book examines the ideas and movements that shaped our nation, presenting thorough, accessible entries with sources that improve readers' understanding of the American experience. Presenting accessibly written information for general audiences as well as students and researchers, this three-volume work examines the evolution of American society and thought from the nation's beginnings to the 21st century. It covers the seminal ideas and social movements that define who we are as Americans—from the ideas that underpin the Bill of Rights to slavery, the Civil Rights movement, and the idea of gay rights—even if U.S. citizens often strongly disagree on these topics. Organized topically rather than chronologically, this encyclopedia combines primary sources and secondary works or historical analyses with text describing the ideas and movements in question. In addition, each entry includes a list of suggestions for further reading that directs readers to supplementary sources of information. The set's unique perspective serves to depict how American society has evolved from the nation's beginnings to the present, revealing how Americans as a people have acted and responded to key ideas and movements.

Author : David McKay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781405188425

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American Politics and Society by David McKay Pdf

American Politics and Society is a clear and concise introduction to US politics which explains, analyses, and interprets the processes of US government and, crucially, appraises them from a non-US perspective. This completely revised new edition takes in the many changes which have occurred in US politics and explores the ‘political and ideological polarization’ which some commentators see as a significant characteristic of US politics and society today. Engaging with such issues as the rapidly changing balance of support for the Democrats and Republicans, and the continuing decline in the global reputation of the United States, the book provides an up-to-date survey of the views and criticisms of leading political commentators, including commentary on the 2008 presidential election. Written in an accessible style and packed with illustrations and pedagogical features, this book offers a fresh look at the social background to American political and economic life, the institutions and processes of government, and the most recent and dramatic events in the political arena. An accompanying website containing additional support for lecturers and students is available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/mckay/

Author : Robert E. Wright,Thomas W. Zeiler
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483346571

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Guide to U.S. Economic Policy by Robert E. Wright,Thomas W. Zeiler Pdf

Guide to U.S. Economic Policy shows students and researchers how issues and actions are translated into public policies for resolving economic problems (like the Great Recession) or managing economic conflict (like the left-right ideological split over the role of government regulation in markets). Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the guide highlights decision-making cycles requiring the cooperation of government, business, and an informed citizenry to achieve a comprehensive approach to a successful, growth-oriented economic policy. Through 30 topical, operational, and relational essays, the book addresses the development of U.S. economic policies from the colonial period to today; the federal agencies and public and private organizations that influence and administer economic policies; the challenges of balancing economic development with environmental and social goals; and the role of the U.S. in international organizations such as the IMF and WTO. Key Features: 30 essays by experts in the field investigate the fundamental economic, political, social, and process initiatives that drive policy decisions affecting the nation’s economic stability and success. Essential themes traced throughout the chapters include scarcity, wealth creation, theories of economic growth and macroeconomic management, controlling inflation and unemployment, poverty, the role of government agencies and regulations to police markets, Congress vs. the president, investment policies, economic indicators, the balance of trade, and the immediate and long-term costs associated with economic policy alternatives. A glossary of key economic terms and events, a summary of bureaus and agencies charged with economic policy decisions, a master bibliography, and a thorough index appear at the back of the book. This must-have reference for students and researchers is suitable for academic, public, high school, government, and professional libraries.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 3885 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780872893207

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Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History by Anonim Pdf