Description: Contents Note: Each chapter concludes with a Chapter Recap. I. The Context for State and Local Politics and Government 1. New Directions for State and Local Government Breaking New Ground: Creating an Image 2. Federalism and the States Debating Politics: Decriminalizing Medical Marijuana 3. State Constitutions Debating Politics: The Unicameral Legislature 4. Citizen Participation and Elections Debating Politics: Voting: It's Not Just for Old People Breaking New Ground: E-Z Access to Government...and the Ballot Box 5. Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns Debating Politics: Third Parties: Also-Rans or Real Contenders? Breaking New Ground: Rethinking Campaign Finance II. The Institutions of State Government 6. State Legislatures Debating Politics: Redistricting Politics in Texas: The Democrats Head for the Border Breaking New Ground: Women Legislative Leaders 7. Governors Breaking New Ground: A Vision Shared Debating Politics: What Should the Governor Do? 8. Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery Debating Politics: Damned If You Do... Debating Politics: Is This Sexual Harassment? Breaking New Ground: Re-engineering Government with Geographic Information Systems 9. The Judiciary Breaking New Ground: Cyberjuror Debating Politics: Tort Reform III. Local Governments...and the States 10. The Structure of Local Government Debating Politics: Running Miami Like a Business Breaking New Ground: Wal-Mart Versus Inglewood: Score 1 for the City 11. Local Leadership and Governance Debating Politics: Who's Got the Power? Breaking New Ground: Strong Mayor + Strong Manager = Strong City? 12. State-Local Relations Debating Politics: Massachusetts Says "Adios" to Its Counties Breaking New Ground: Killington, Vermont, Explores Its Options...in New Hampshire 13. State and Local Finance IV. Public Policy in States and Localities 14. Economic Development Breaking New Ground: The Creative Class and Cool Cities Debating Politics: Offshore Outsourcing: Globalization Grabs Some U.S. Jobs 15. Education Policy Breaking New Ground: SAGE Students Debating Politics: Standardized Testing 16. Criminal Justice Debating Politics: Concealed Weapons Permits...Or, Will There Be Shootouts Over the Last Mustard Packet at Burger King? 17. Social Welfare and Health Care Policy Breaking New Ground: From Welfare Checks to Paychecks Debating Politics: Prescription Drugs and the Uninsured 18. Environmental Policy Debating Politics: Environmental Self-Audits: Industry Takes on a New Role Breaking New Ground: Driving Green: Environmentally Friendly Alternative Fuels

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