Welfare for Politicians?

Welfare for Politicians?

Author: John Curtis Samples

Publisher: Cato Institute

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781930865709

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In this book, more than a dozen experts offer a broad and skeptical assessment of taxpayer financing of election campaigns.


Guide to State Politics and Policy

Guide to State Politics and Policy

Author: Richard G. Niemi

Publisher: CQ Press

Published: 2013-10-18

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1483386236

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No previous book has pulled together into one place a single, comprehensive volume that provides up-to-date coverage of state government and politics, along with the states’ current and future public policies. This new book does just that, offering students, scholars, citizens, policy advocates, and state specialists accessible information on state politics and policy in 33 topical chapters written by experts in the field. The guide provides contemporary analysis of state institutions, processes, and public policies, along with both historical and theoretical perspectives that help readers develop a comprehensive understanding of the 50 U.S. states’ complex and changing political spheres. Those who use this volume—from experienced scholars to neophytes—can rely upon the guide to provide: Basic factual information on state politics and policy; Core explanatory frameworks and competing arguments; and Insightful coverage of major policy areas as they have played out in the states.


A Citizen's Guide to U.S. Elections

A Citizen's Guide to U.S. Elections

Author: Costas Panagopoulos

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-11-06

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 131751081X

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Political observers routinely lament that American democracy is broken, and many of them blame electoral malfunction. But is the system really broken? Panagopoulos and Weinschenk make the case that citizens are empowered to fix what’s wrong with electoral politics and renew democracy in America, all within the institutional setup and framework of the existing system. Put simply, much of what is broken can be fixed if people stop throwing up their arms and start rolling up their sleeves to do the hard work of building our democracy. This book provides an overview of the basic features that characterize contemporary elections in the United States and includes discussions about voter participation and decision-making patterns, money in elections, and the role of parties and the media in presidential, congressional and state and local races. It also outlines some of the most important trends and challenges in the current system. As a call to action, each chapter features potential solutions to the challenges that exist in U.S. elections.


Community Writing

Community Writing

Author: Paul S. Collins

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2001-02

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1135648433

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First-year college composition textbook features a series of recursive assignments that allow students to research & write about issues confronting their individual communities. Covers the basics of the course (the writing process).