The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics

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This comprehensive volume examines the historic and contemporary role of the state legislatures and assemblies of all 50 states, offering insight into important details of how each of these legislative bodies functions. * A narrative chronology of the development of state legislatures in America from the colonial era to the present, including remarkable stories and traditions of the nation's legislative bodies * Easy-to-follow graphics depicting, for example, how a bill becomes a law and how the separation of powers and the principle of checks and balances define the relationship among the branches of government

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"Besides offering comprehensive coverage, the set is well written and accessible to general readers... About State Government highlights the significant role of state governments in a format that is manageable and engaging. It is recommended for high school, college, and public libraries." - Booklist "The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics provides a good deal of useful background information that students and other interested readers will appreciate. It is easy to use and full of facts and explanations... Where budgets permit, high school, public, and undergraduate libraries should consider purchasing the whole series." - Against the Grain "Strongly recommended for academic and community library political science collections." - Midwest Book Review

Author Bio

Thomas H. Little, PhD, is director of curriculum development and research for the State Legislative Leaders Foundation, Centerville, MA. David B. Ogle is an independent consultant on legislative process and organization and democracy development. He is the author of two books on American state legislatures, has written numerous monographs, articles, and reports on legislative organization, management, and process and civic education.