American State and Local Governments
Learn about state and local government structures, including the division of power and delegation, the evolution of state power, political cultures, governors and state legislatures, and county and city government.
Introduction to State Power and Delegation
State Power and Delegation
State Power At The Founding
The Evolution Of State Power
Power At The Substate Level
Summary of State Power and Delegation
State Political Culture
Moralistic Political Culture
Individualistic Political Culture
Traditionalistic Political Culture
Critiques of Elazar’s Theory
Summary of State Political Culture
Governors and State Legislatures
Governors In Charge
The Functions of State Legislatures
The Composition of State Legislatures
Summary of Governors and State Legislatures
State Legislative Term Limits
The Basics of Term Limits
Advantages of Term Limits
Disadvantages of Term Limits
Summary of State Legislative Term Limits
County and City Government
County Government
City Government
Summary of County and City Government