State and local government the essentials /

Main Author: Bowman, Ann O'M., 1948-
Other Authors: Kearney, Richard C.
Format: Book
Language: English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, [2009]
Physical Description: 1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Edition: 4th ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • New directions for state and local government
  • Federalism and the states
  • State constitutions
  • Citizen participation and elections
  • Political parties, interest groups, and campaigns
  • State legislatures
  • Governors
  • Public administration : budgeting and service delivery
  • The judiciary
  • State-local relations
  • Local government : structure and leadership
  • Taxing and spending.