Government and Politics in the Evergreen state / edited by David C. Nice, John C. Pierce, Charles H. Sheldon.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nice, David C., 1952-

Pierce, John C., 1943-

Sheldon, Charles H., 1929-1999.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Washington (State)--Politics and government.

Washington (State).

Politics and government.

Local government--Washington (State).

Local government.

Physical Description:

xiv, 215 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Pullman, Wash. : Washington State University Press, 1992.

Summary:

Government and Politics in the Evergreen State includes essays on the rising significance of interest groups; the declining importance of political parties; the roles of the governor, the legislature, and the courts; development of the state's constitution; Washington's system of direct democracy; and the working of various levels of local government.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0874220858 :

OCLC:

25548099