State legislatures today
Subtitle: politics under the domes
By: Peverill Squire and Gary Moncrief
Contributors: Moncrief, Gary F., author; Squire, Peverill
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9781442247475; 9781442247499
Subjects: States; Politics and government; Legislative bodies; U.S. states
Description: A concise and provocative introduction to state legislative politics, State Legislatures Today examines legislatures and lawmakers, placing them in historical context, showing how they have evolved over the years, and differentiating them from Congress. This books covers state legislative elections, the changing job of state legislators, legislatures as organizations, the legislative process, and the various influences upon legislators.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.