Understanding Missouri's Constitutional Government - Softcover

Fulton, Richard; Brekke, Jerry

 
9780826219039: Understanding Missouri's Constitutional Government
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0826219039 ISBN 13: 9780826219039
Verlag: University of Missouri Press, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

In the study of American government, analysis of state governments is often neglected in favor of concentration on the national system. Certainly in-depth knowledge of our country&;s constitutional structure is critical to an understanding of American government, but this continuing inattention to the complexities of state governments has left a hole in the literature available to help us understand the role state governments play in the federal system. State constitutions served as guides for the construction of the U.S. Constitution, but they have their own character and significance. As such, it is imperative that teachers, students, and historians fully understand the creation, administration, and adjudication of state governments.

Understanding Missouri&;s Constitutional Government presents a case study in the foundations of state governments. The book provides a sweeping look at the constitutional foundations of the processes of Missouri government. Authors Richard Fulton and Jerry Brekke place Missouri within the context of our larger federal system while using the state&;s constitution as a touchstone for the discussion of each element of state government.

Understanding Missouri&;s Constitutional Government has a dual framework specifically designed to enhance the reader&;s learning experience. First, the essential elements of government outlined in the constitution are introduced, and then analysis and interpretation of each of the document&;s articles is covered. This organization permits readers to build an understanding of a particular element&;for example, the legislature&;by learning its fundamental organization, processes, and purposes in a straightforward manner. After gaining that primary perspective, the reader can use the formal analysis in the second section to explore interpretations of each article. Not only helpful to the general reader, this two-part structure makes the text especially useful in courses on American government, state and local governments, and particularly Missouri government and constitution.

In short, Understanding Missouri&;s Constitutional Government is an approachable, valuable exposition on Missouri government as reflected in the day-to-day operations outlined in the Missouri constitution. It fills a significant gap in the literature on the interpretation, use, and operation of state constitutions. Since Missouri law dictates that all levels of education should teach government and constitution at the national and state levels, this book will be an indispensable resource for educators while serving as a valuable reference for journalists and public officials in the state.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Richard Fulton is Professor of Political Science at Northwest Missouri State University and the author or editor of several books, including The WTO Primer: Tracing Trade&;s Invisible Hand through Case Studies. Jerry Brekke is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Northwest Missouri State University and the author of Understanding the Missouri Constitution.

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Verlag
University of Missouri Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2010
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0826219039
ISBN 13 
9780826219039
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
161
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