Governing Washington : Politics and Government in the Evergreen State

Appleton, Andrew, Ammons, David, Benjamin, Francis

ISBN 10: 0874223083 / ISBN 13: 9780874223088

Edité par Washington State University Press, 2011

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• Titre: Governing Washington : Politics and Government in the Evergreen State
• Éditeur: Washington State University Press
• Date de parution: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0874223083
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780874223088
• Reliure: Couverture souple
• Édition: 2011th Edition.
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Poids: 1,01 livre

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Synopsis

Washington was the first to have a voter-approved state Equal Rights Amendment. It was the first state to elect a woman as governor, and the first to elect a Chinese-American to the position. Still today, the state's political affairs take unexpected twists and turns as voters continue to speak out and introduce change. Governing Washington provides an absorbing look at an evolving state political system and presents intriguing case studies.

Readers will learn how the state charter of rights differs significantly from the federal Bill of Rights. They will examine the impact of special interest groups and the increasing use of the initiative process. They will be introduced to the complex budget realities facing states in the twenty-first century. With chapters on public opinion, the court system, the legislature, the political parties, budgeting, changing demographics, and more, this volume updates the popular Washington State Government and Politics, offering fresh discussions and analysis from top political authorities throughout the state.

À propos des auteurs

Cornell W. Clayton is the director of the Thomas S. Foley Institute of Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University, where he also serves as the Thomas S. Foley Distinguished Professor of Government. He has published widely in the areas of American politics, judicial politics, and constitutional law.

Nicholas P. Lovrich is Regents Professor Emeritus at Washington State University. He served as the director of the Division of Governmental Studies and Services for more than three decades.