Politics and policy in states and communities

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Politics and policy in states and communities

John J. Harrigan, David C. Nice

Pearson, c2013

11th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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Explores the dynamics of state and community politics Politics and Policy in States and Communities explores the major issues facing states and localities and traces how the institutions of state and local government have changed over the years. The book explores topics such as the dramatic waves of reform in state and local government since World War II; the unprecedented role that governments play in today's political economy; and social conflicts over ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, and religion. Learning Goals: Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Explore how they can participate in state or local politics Understand the major issues facing state and local governments today Understand how state and local governments have changed over time

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In this Section: 1) Brief Table of Contents 2) Full Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to State and Community Politics Chapter 2: The Constitutional Environment of State and Local Governments Chapter 3: The Intergovernmental Framework for State and Community Politics Chapter 4: Channels of Citizen Influence: Participation, Public Opinion, and Interest Groups Chapter 5: Channels of Citizen Influence: The Ballot Box, Parties, and Direct Action Chapter 6: The Institutions of Local Government Chapter 7: The Dynamics of Community Politics Chapter 8: State Legislatures and Public Policy Chapter 9: Governors and the Challenge of Executive Leadership Chapter 10: Administrators and the Implementation of Policy Chapter 11: Courts, Crime, and Corrections in American States Chapter 12: Financing State and Local Governments Chapter 13: Poverty and Social Welfare Policies Chapter 14: Education Chapter 15: Infrastructure Policies: Transportation and Housing and Community Development Chapter 16: Regulating the Environment Chapter 17: State and Community Economic Development Policies 2) Full Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to State and Community Politics Introduction All Levels of Government Are Important in the United States The Growth of State and Local Governments Rejuvenation of State and Local Government What Matters in State and Community Politics The Plan of This Book Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 2: The Constitutional Environment of State and Local Governments Introduction State Constitutions Criticisms of State Constitutions The Model State Constitution The Politics of Constitutional Reform Constitutional Reform and Social Change Local "Constitutions" Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 3: The Intergovernmental Framework for State and Community Politics Introduction The Evolution of Federalism Other Intergovernmental Politics Regional Conflict Intergovernmental Impact on State and Local Political Economies Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 4: Channels of Citizen Influence: Participation, Public Opinion, and Interest Groups Introduction Political Participation Public Opinion Interest Groups Conclusion Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 5: Channels of Citizen Influence: The Ballot Box, Parties, and Direct Action Introduction The Ballot Box Getting the Votes Counted Political Parties Direct Democracy Direct Action Social Change and The Ballot Box Conclusion Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 6: The Institutions of Local Government Introduction Different Types of Local Government The Organization of Counties and Cities The Evolution of Reform-Style City Politics The Progressive Reform Movement The Metropolitan Challenge Social Change and Local Government Conclusion Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 7: The Dynamics of Community Politics Introduction Theories of Community Power Who Governs in the Age of Urban Restructuring? The Quest for Local Leadership Mayors and the Challenge of Social Conflict Mayoral Leadership and the Urban Political Economy Conclusion Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 8: State Legislatures and Public Policy Introduction Legislative Functions Legislative Structure: How Organization Affects Policy Making Parties and Policy Making: The Responsible-Party Model Legislative Process: How Legislators Make Policy Legislative Reform: Improving Legislative Performance Rolling Back Reform: Deinstitutionalization? Conclusion Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 9: Governors and the Challenge of Executive Leadership Introduction The Demand for Strong Executives Executive Leadership at the State Level: Making Governors Stronger Exercising Leadership: Governors' Styles Other State Executives Governors and Public Conflict Conclusion Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 10: Administrators and the Implementation of Policy Introduction Tension Between Administrators and Elected Officials Managing Personnel for Better Policy Implementation Social Conflict in the Public Workforce Reconciling Work and Family Concerns Reorganizing and Reengineering Bureaucracy to Improve Performance Budgeting as a Device for Improving Executive Management Political Economy and Reengineering for Greater Productivity Conclusion Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 11: Courts, Crime, and Corrections in American States Introduction Public Policy and the Courts Court Organization and Procedure Politics in American Courts Courts and Social Conflict: Coping with Crime Political Values and Conflicts Over Criminal Justice Policy Courts and Corrections in the Aftermath of September 11 Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 12: Financing State and Local Governments Introduction How State and Local Governments Spend Your Money Where State and Local Revenues Come From Conflicts and Issues in State and Local Finance State-Community Finance and the Political Economy Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 13: Poverty and Social Welfare Policies Introduction Poverty as a Social Problem Political Values and Poverty State, Local, and Federal Roles in Social Welfare Policy The Major Social Welfare Programs Health Care Policies: The Intergovernmental System in Practice Reforming Social Welfare Welfare Reform, Social Conflict, and the Political Economy Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 14: Education Introduction State, Local, and Federal Roles in Education Political Values and Public Education Struggles over Values Education and Social Conflict Reforming Public Education Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 15: Infrastructure Policies: Transportation and Housing and Community Development Introduction Transportation The Rise to Dominance of the Highway System Housing and Community Development Political Values and the Social Consequences of Infrastructure Policy Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 16: Regulating the Environment Introduction Environmental Regulation Does the Pollution Control System Work? Social Conflict and the Environment: Environmental Justice Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Chapter 17: State and Community Economic Development Policies Introduction The Changing Climate for State and Community Economies Strategies for Economic Development More Active Strategies Issues in the Search for Economic Development Social Conflict and the Competition for Economic Development Summary Study Questions Key Terms The Internet Connection References Appendix: Career Prospects in State and Local Government Glossary Name Index Subject Index

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