An Introduction to Connecticut State and Local Government

by Edward C. Sembor

Overview

An Introduction to Connecticut State and Local Government is a timely, comprehensive, and well-referenced college level text for political science courses focused on state and local government. Author Edward Sembor covers the major governmental institutions and actors found at the state and local levels in Connecticut. Included are discussions on the governor, General Assembly, the judicial branch, political parties, interest groups and elections.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761826279
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/26/2003
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Edward C. Sembor is Associate Extension Professor in the College of Continuing Studies and the Institute of Public Service at the University of Connecticut.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 List of Tables and Figures
Chapter 2 Preface
Chapter 3 Acknowledgments
Chapter 4 Connecticut Politics and Government in Context
Chapter 5 Connecticut's Constitutions
Chapter 6 Political Parties and Elections in Connecticut
Chapter 7 The Connecticut General Assembly and Lobbies
Chapter 8 The Governor and Other Chief Executive Officers
Chapter 9 Connecticut's Judicial System
Chapter 10 Connecticut's Municipal Governments
Chapter 11 The State of Democracy in the State of Connecticut
Chapter 12 Appendix
Chapter 13 Endnotes
Chapter 14 Bibliography
Chapter 15 Index
Chapter 16 Biographical Sketch of Author