The Failure Of Term Limits In Florida

Author : Kathryn A. DePalo
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813055107

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The Failure of Term Limits in Florida by Kathryn A. DePalo Pdf

In 1992, Florida voters approved an amendment to the state’s Constitution creating eight-year term limits for legislators—making Florida the second-largest state, after California, to implement such a law. Eight years later, sixty-eight term-limited senators and representatives were forced to retire, and the state saw the highest number of freshman legislators since the first legislative session in 1845. Proponents view term limits as part of a battle against the rising political class and argue that limits will foster a more honest and creative body with ideal “citizen” legislators. However, in this comprehensive twenty-year study, the first of its kind to examine the effects of term limits in Florida, Kathryn DePalo shows nothing could be further from the truth. Instead, these limits created a more powerful governor, legislative staffers, and lobbyists. Because incumbency is now certain, leadership races—especially for Speaker—are sometimes completed before members have even cast a single vote. Furthermore, legislators rarely leave public office; they simply return to local offices, where they continue to exert influence. The Failure of Term Limits in Florida is a tour de force examination of the unintended and surprising consequences of the new incumbency advantage in the Sunshine State.

Author : Douglas Cantor
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781040034019

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Term Limits and the Modern Era of Municipal Reform by Douglas Cantor Pdf

Term limits enjoy broad popularity among Americans, yet scholarly literature has omitted two important questions from the study of municipal reform: Why are term limits so popular, and what are the causes of movements for term limits? In this book, Douglas Cantor exposes the causes of term limits at the local level of government to shed light on how and why the movement to adopt term limits came to exist. Cantor begins his analysis by providing a history of term limits, beginning with classical debates in Greek philosophy. He describes the benefits of studying the causes of term limits and how term limits are a direct manifestation of older values rooted in the American traditions of municipal reform. Part II examines 20 different municipalities across the continental United States that experienced a movement to implement term limits through a political campaign, voter initiative, or council-led charter amendment. Written to a common template and examining each case through the lens of the reform impulse, Cantor argues that the institutional lineage of the Progressives, namely council-manager governments, at-large elections, and nonpartisanship, is largely responsible for movements to implement term limits somewhere in the United States in almost every election. Terms Limits and the Modern Era of Municipal Reform brings a new dimension to the Progressive era, championing the study of local politics and its importance to understanding American politics.

Author : Susan MacManus
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813059648

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Florida's Minority Trailblazers by Susan MacManus Pdf

"Saves a piece of Florida political history by narrating the personal stories of the state's 'minority trailblazers' from the Civil Rights Movement to the present day."--Richard E. Foglesong, author of Immigrant Prince: Mel Martinez and the American Dream "Captures Florida's ongoing political transition from a 'yellow-dog,' lily-white state to one where diversity is beginning to make an impact on politics."--Doug Lyons, former senior editorial writer, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Florida experienced a population surge during the 1960s that diversified the state and transformed it into a microcosm of the nation, but discrimination remained pervasive. With the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, along with later rulings on redistricting and term limits, the opportunity to participate in government became more and more possible for previously silenced voices. Drawing primarily from personal interviews, Susan MacManus recounts the stories of the first minority men and women--both Democrat and Republican--who were elected or appointed to state legislative, executive, and judicial offices and to the U.S. Congress since the 1960s. She reveals what drove these leaders to enter office, how they ran their campaigns, what kinds of discrimination they encountered, what rewards each found during their terms, and what advice they would share with aspiring politicians. In addition to the words of the officeholders themselves, MacManus provides helpful timelines, photos, biographical sketches of each politician, and election results from path-breaking victories. The book also includes comprehensive rosters of minority individuals who have held state offices and those who have gone on to represent Florida in the federal government. Full of inspiring stories and informative statistics, Florida's Minority Trailblazers is an in-depth rendering of personal struggles--guided by opportunity, ambition, and idealism--that have made Florida the vibrant, diverse state it is today. Susan A. MacManus is Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida and the coauthor of Politics in Florida and Politics in States and Communities. A volume in the series Florida Government and Politics, edited by David R. Colburn and Susan A. MacManus

Author : Dario Moreno,Eduardo Gamarra,Patrick Murphy,David Jolly
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000216530

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A Divided Union by Dario Moreno,Eduardo Gamarra,Patrick Murphy,David Jolly Pdf

A Divided Union delves deep into ten pressing political challenges that former US Representatives Patrick Murphy (D) and David Jolly (R) have identified over their multiple terms in Congress and that continue to plague the American electorate today. In an introduction describing their unique paths to Congress, Murphy and Jolly focus in detail on key institutional barriers they faced in Washington in attempting to do the job voters elected them to do. They introduce us to geographic challenges, demographic change, a polarized media, gerrymandering, the role of money in politics, the structure of primary elections, and several other aspects of political life on Capitol Hill. The core of the book is original analysis by experts who tackle these topics in a manner relevant to both the seasoned political science student as well as the general reader. From the commercials we see on TV to the city council districts in which we live, these concerns shape every facet of our public lives and are distilled here in a careful synthesis of years of experience and research. Contributors include former federal elected officials, political science professors, members of the press, and scholars immersed in their fields of study. While other textbooks may examine similar issues, few have been edited by former members of the U.S. House who have walked the halls of Congress and directly experienced political dysfunction at so many levels – and are willing to address it. A Divided Union is appropriate for all political science students as well as the general public frustrated and alarmed by political gridlock.

Author : Robert M. Jarvis
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780813052229

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Florida's Other Courts by Robert M. Jarvis Pdf

"Addresses fascinating aspects of obtaining justice in Florida: both historical court systems before Florida became a state and alternative courts operating within Florida now. Anyone with an interest in the diversity of Florida's legal past and present will find this book invaluable."--Mary E. Adkins, author of Making Modern Florida: How the Spirit of Reform Shaped a New State Constitution Pushing past the standard federal-state narrative, the essays in Florida's Other Courts examine eight little-known Florida courts. In doing so, they fill a longstanding gap in the state's legal literature. In part one, the contributors profile Florida's courts under the Spanish and British empires and during its existence as a U.S. territory and a member of the Confederate States of America. In part two, they describe four modern-era courts: those governing military personnel stationed in Florida; adherents of specific religious faiths in Florida; residents of Miami's black neighborhoods during the waning days of Jim Crow segregation; and members of the Miccosukee and Seminole Indian tribes. Including extensive notes, a detailed index, and a complete table of cases, this volume offers a new and compelling look at the development of justice in Florida.

Author : V. Flynn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476780207

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Term Limits by V. Flynn Pdf

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Author : Bruce E. Cain,Thad Kousser
Publisher : Public Policy Instit. of CA
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 1582131015

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Adapting To Term Limits by Bruce E. Cain,Thad Kousser Pdf

Author : Chapman Rackaway
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781498514200

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Civic Failure and Its Threat to Democracy by Chapman Rackaway Pdf

This book argues that the greatest threat to American democracy is the voting public. Candidates for political office, organized interests, and political parties are often blamed for the ills of American democracy, but this book identifies and analyzes the core issue in American politics: a disengaged, demanding, and often contradictory public.

Author : Buddy MacKay,Rick Edmonds
Publisher : Florida Government and Politic
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215344792

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How Florida Happened by Buddy MacKay,Rick Edmonds Pdf

A political biography of Kenneth "Buddy" MacKay who served as a Florida legislator, member of Congress, and lieutenant governor to the late Lawton Chiles.

Author : Steven Noll
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813072197

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Writing for the Public Good by Steven Noll Pdf

Insights into modern American politics and society from two of Florida’s most influential public figures Writing for the Public Good presents a selection of over 100 important opinion pieces from David R. Colburn (1942‒2019) and Senator Bob Graham, two of the most influential public figures in contemporary Florida. Spanning 30 years and addressing a wide variety of topics that continue to be relevant today, these essays show the key role of Florida in modern American life and politics and illustrate the power of civic engagement in tackling issues facing the nation. Exemplifying public writing that connects with and informs readers everywhere, these pieces appeared as op-eds in outlets including the Miami Herald, the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Tribune, the Orlando Sentinel, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Politico, and Time. With style, intelligence, and thoughtfulness, Colburn and Graham examine subjects including the economy, race relations, public education, the environment, national intelligence, and international affairs. They look to history to give context to the social problems of today, and they point forward to constructive solutions that center on the role of citizen activism. Together, these essays chart the history of modern Florida, reflecting the state’s rise to a Sunbelt powerhouse that is often at the center of national conversations. Colburn and Graham challenge readers to consider and discuss different perspectives on current issues and, above all, to respond. Readers will come away with renewed hope that their actions can make a difference to improve society and will be inspired to work for a better tomorrow. A volume in the series Government and Politics in the South, edited by Sharon D. Wright Austin and Angela K. Lewis-Maddox

Author : Larry J. Sabato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802777560

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A More Perfect Constitution by Larry J. Sabato Pdf

"The reader can't help but hold out hope that maybe someday, some of these sweeping changes could actually bring the nation's government out of its intellectual quagmire...his lively, conversational tone and compelling examples make the reader a more than willing student for this updated civics lesson." --The Hill The political book of the year, from the acclaimed founder and director of the Center for politics at the University of Virginia. A More Perfect Constitution presents creative and dynamic proposals from one of the most visionary and fertile political minds of our time to reinvigorate our Constitution and American governance at a time when such change is urgently needed, given the growing dysfunction and unfairness of our political system . Combining idealism and pragmatism, and with full respect for the original document, Larry Sabato's thought-provoking ideas range from the length of the president's term in office and the number and terms of Supreme Court justices to the vagaries of the antiquated Electoral College, and a compelling call for universal national service-all laced through with the history behind each proposal and the potential impact on the lives of ordinary people. Aware that such changes won't happen easily, but that the original Framers fully expected the Constitution to be regularly revised, Sabato urges us to engage in the debate and discussion his ideas will surely engender. During an election year, no book is more relevant or significant than this.

Author : Thomas E. Mann,Norman J. Ornstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195368710

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The Broken Branch by Thomas E. Mann,Norman J. Ornstein Pdf

Two nationally renowned congressional scholars review the evolution of Congress from the early days of the republic to 2006, arguing that extreme partisanship and a disregard for institutional procedures are responsible for the institution's current state

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Constitutional amendments
ISBN : PURD:32754067958953

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Congressional Term Limits Amendment by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary Pdf

Author : Marjorie Ellen Sarbaugh-Thompson,Thomas Lyke Thompson
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780472053421

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Implementing Term Limits by Marjorie Ellen Sarbaugh-Thompson,Thomas Lyke Thompson Pdf

Intriguing case study of Michigan that demonstrates the implementation of term limits can impede democracy

Author : Michael H. Hoffheimer
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781543802306

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Examples & Explanations for Conflict of Laws by Michael H. Hoffheimer Pdf

Clear, informal, and even humorous, Examples & Explanations: Conflicts of Law, Fourth Edition, explores all topics covered in Conflicts courses, including personal jurisdiction and the Erie doctrine. It covers traditional and modern approaches to choice of law, proof of law, and enforcement of foreign country and sister state judgments. It provides up-to-date coverage of constitutional limits on personal jurisdiction, choice of law, and actions against sister states. Big-picture overviews and accurate statements of rules are reinforced with concrete examples and test-taking tips. The powerful Examples & Explanations pedagogy works especially well for Conflict of Laws where students gain understanding of rules and policies by applying them to new fact patterns. Summaries of leading cases found in most casebooks and a modular organization allows easy adaptation to any course. New to the Fourth Edition: Substantially revised personal jurisdiction chapters to add latest Supreme Court cases New material on full faith and credit and immunity of state governments to suit in sister states in response to recent Supreme Court decisions New material on proof of foreign country law in response to recent Supreme Court decision Additional material on state law proof of law that refers to new developments in state law New examples and explanations that apply most recent changes in law Continued coverage of same-sex marriage rights after Obergefell Professors and students will benefit from: Big picture introductions that provide a helpful road map Accurate summaries of specific rules of law Clear identification of problem areas and legal uncertainties Strategies for answering difficult questions Examples that illustrate practical consequences of rules Explanations that discuss the application of recent Supreme Court decisions