State and Local Government by the People (16th Edition)

State and Local Government by the People (16th Edition)

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<DIV sercontent> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I> <B>Explores the foundations of state and local politics </B> </I> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>State and Local Government by the People</I> is about the institutions and political forces that shape policymaking and policy outcomes. Viewing state and local governments as microcosms of what happens at the federal level, this text compares political systems and traditions across states and identifies trends and similarities that exist between them. The textshows students how government directly affects their lives and inspires them to become involved in their community.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px" sercontent> <B>Learning Goals </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:</P> <DIV sercontent> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Understand the development of state and local governments over time</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Understand the major challenges facing state and local governments today</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Explore how they can become involved in state or local politics</DIV> </LI> </UL> </DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Note: </B>MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. </P> </DIV>