The Dynamics of American State and Local Governments

Section 1  Pillars of Government: Building the Foundation    1

Chapter 1  Exploring the Cornerstones of Governance    3

Chapter 2  Government Structure and Accountability    15

Chapter 3  United States Legislatures: Past and Present    27

Section 2  Webs of Power: Navigating the Complexities of Government    37

Chapter 4  Multilevel Interconnections and Dependencies    39

Chapter 5  Understanding Executive Authorities    49

Chapter 6  Responsive Governance    61

Section 3  Revenue, Rules, & Relations: The Blueprint of State Power    73

Chapter 7  Mechanism to Fund Public Governments    75

Chapter 8  Factors and Influences on State Legal Frameworks    89

Chapter 9  Bridging Borders: Interstate Relations and Compacts    103