Washington State Government And Politics

Author : Cornell W. Clayton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Washington State Government and Politics written by Cornell W. Clayton and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington's rich, sometimes quirky, and utterly fascinating experiment with self-government often takes unexpected twists and turns as the ingenious and dynamic people of the Evergreen State continue to institute change. Washington State Government and Politics provides snapshots of this "work in progress" that will interest both the student of government and the more casual reader. Here is an absorbing look at both the "big picture" of an evolving state political system as well as intriguing case studies, such as the emerging use of the initiative process, and alternative approaches for managing environmental conflicts. Washington State Government and Politics follows in the footsteps of three predecessors: Government and Politics in the Evergreen State (1992), Political Life in Washington: Governing the Evergreen State (1985), and The Government and Politics of Washington State (1978). This newest volume provides fresh discussions and analysis from top political authorities throughout the state.

Author : T.M. Sell
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1496237897
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Washington State Politics and Government written by T.M. Sell and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2023-11 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twenty-first century, as many candidates actively campaign against the very government they seek to serve in, and as many people appear to believe their government irreparably broken, T. M. Sell argues that in Washington State, the system works better than most realize. In Washington State Politics and Government Sell explains how the many parts of government function and introduces readers to a diverse array of individuals who work in government, including how they got there and what it is they’re trying to do. Sell covers the three branches of state government, plus county, city, special purpose district, and tribal governments. He explains the state budgets and taxes; the functions of major and better-known state agencies; how policy is made; the political landscape of Washington; and parties, voting, and elections. Sell discusses economic development, including the importance of high-tech industry, aviation, Amazon.com, and more traditional parts of the state economy, such as timber and agriculture. He also provides a contemporary look at Washington’s elected officials, constitution, judiciary, media, demographics, and political culture and landscape. With this volume, any Washington citizen, student of politics, or specialist in government can gain insight into the state’s current political system.

Author : Gerry Alexander
Publisher : Washington State University Press
ISBN 13 : 0874223849
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Governing the Evergreen State written by Gerry Alexander and published by Washington State University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington State is a place of political mavericks. Split tickets are a source of pride and independent voters outnumber Democrats and Republicans. Washington was first to have a voter-approved state Equal Rights Amendment, first to elect a woman as governor, and first to elect a Chinese-American to the position. Today, Washington’s open primary election system and voter registration process demonstrate it has not drifted far from its populist roots. Governing the Evergreen State provides an absorbing look at an ever-evolving state political and judicial system and presents intriguing case studies. With chapters on interest groups, the constitution, the environment, media coverage, the court system, the legislature, political parties, changing demographics, and more, this volume updates the popular Governing Washington. Fresh discussions and analysis written by academics from universities across the state, a senator, a pollster, a newspaper reporter/blogger, a former chief justice of the state Supreme Court, and a court administrator offer a springboard for further examination and discussion.

Author : William F. Mullen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Government and Politics of Washington State written by William F. Mullen and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Cornell W. Clayton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Governing Washington written by Cornell W. Clayton and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American states have recently reemerged as powerful centers of legislative change and policy innovation, and Washington is no exception. Governing Washington presents contemporary research and updated analysis from prominent regional authorities and commentators to provide a seasoned perspective on the state's ever-changing political landscape.

Author : Washington State Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Washington State Government and Politics, 1845-1971 written by Washington State Library and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Cornell W. Clayton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780874223552
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Governing the Evergreen State written by Cornell W. Clayton and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Washington State, political mavericks often rule. Split tickets are a source of pride and independent voters outnumber Democrats and Republicans. An open primary election system and voter registration process demonstrate the state has never drifted far from its populist roots. Governing the Evergreen State provides an absorbing look at an ever-evolving state political and judicial system and presents intriguing case studies. This updated volume includes chapters on interest groups, the constitution, the environment, media coverage, the court system, the legislature, political parties, changing demographics, and more. Fresh discussions and analysis from legislators and academics across the state offer a springboard for further examination and discussion.

Author : Robert Bartlett Harmon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Government and Politics in Washington written by Robert Bartlett Harmon and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Washington (State). Office of the Secretary of State
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.0N/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Washington State Government written by Washington (State). Office of the Secretary of State and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nicholas P. Lovrich
Publisher : Washington State University Press
ISBN 13 : 1636820832
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Outside Looking In written by Nicholas P. Lovrich and published by Washington State University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent advent of gridlock and hyper-partisanship in the United States Congress has raised questions about whether similar divides are occurring in state governments, and if so, why? To find out, researchers--working in 2018 and 2019 under a National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) grant--conducted a survey of registered lobbyists and public agency legislative liaison officers in all fifty states. They received over 1,200 completed surveys. The researchers hope that understanding reasons behind politicians’ inability to demonstrate civility and reach bipartisan agreements will yield effective, purposeful interventions. In Outside Looking In, scholars from across the country interpret the survey results. Using a variety of lenses, they present unique perspectives, revealing both regional and national insights. Chapters address findings on a variety of topics, including effects of political culture heritage on perceptions of civil discourse phenomena and the impact of legislative professionalization; sentiments about civil discourse and perceptions of their own state legislature among lobbyists; a multivariate cross-state comparison of the relative impact of political culture, professionalism, and term limits; presumed and actual impact of term limits on civility; a comparison of lobbyists with and without prior legislative service; and effects of the rural/urban divide and state-level inequality across the states. Also discussed are the efforts by the National Conference of State Legislatures to advance the cause of civil discourse, and NICD interventions to support civil discourse in state legislatures. Offering rare insights on discourse in state legislatures, this work is a must-read for political science scholars studying state governments, state-level lobbying, and civility in government, as well as for state legislators and public interest groups committed to enhancing civility in government.