Maryland politics and government : Democratic dominance / Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Herbert C. (Herbert Charles), 1946-

Contributor:

Willis, John T., 1946-

Series:

Politics and governments of the American states.

Politics and governments of the American states

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political culture--Maryland--History--20th century.

Political culture.

Political culture--Maryland--History--21st century.

Maryland--Politics and government.

Maryland.

Democratic Party (Md.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (399 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Tucked between the larger commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and overshadowed by the political maneuverings of its neighbor, Washington, D.C., Maryland has often been overlooked and neglected in studies of state governmental systems. With the publication of Maryland Politics and Government, the challenging demographic diversity, geographic variety, and dynamic Democratic pragmatism of Maryland finally get their due. Two longtime political analysts, Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis, conduct a sustained inquiry into topics including the Maryland identity, po

Contents:

The Maryland identity

A Maryland political history

Contemporary political patterns

Maryland public opinion

Political parties, interest groups, and corruption

The Maryland Constitution

The Maryland General Assembly

The Maryland governor and the executive branch

The Maryland judiciary

The politics of taxation and spending

"Pleasant living" policies and politics

Maryland in the federal system

Local governments in Maryland

Maryland's future

Further reference for Maryland study.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613664563

9781280687624

1280687622

9780803238435

0803238436

OCLC:

794664043