Utah politics and government : American democracy among a unique electorate / Adam R. Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Adam R., author.

Contributor:

Class of 1932 Fund.

Series:

Politics and governments of the American states

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political culture.

Politics and government.

Utah--Politics and government.

Utah.

Political culture--Utah.

Physical Description:

xx, 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, [2018]

Summary:

"As unique as is Utah's formative history of civil and religious conflict, its political institutions today broadly resemble those found in other American states. While its majority Mormon population translates into an enormous Republican advantage in local and national elections, Utahns have taken a more centrist stance on some issues such as immigration, while Utah itself has become the third-fastest-growing state in the country since 2000. The mostly geographically rural state is demographically urban, and Salt Lake County is now a swing county in some elections. Utah Politics and Government offers an accessible analysis of Utah's political cultures, starting with the state's unique pioneer heritage, its development into a secular American state, and its explosive modern growth. The book covers the state constitution and its place in the federal system, ongoing public lands disputes, and major political institutions. Several original datasets covering the last thirty years in Utah politics provide contemporary context and analysis. The final chapter offers practical advice to citizens wishing to engage with their elected officials. Adam R. Brown has written a book that is beneficial not only for educational purposes but also for the average citizen who wishes to understand how Utah's government operates, get involved in state politics, and make informed choices."-- Provided by publisher.

"Utah Politics and Government covers Utah's religious heritage and territorial history, its central political institutions, and its political culture, while situating Utah within the broader American political setting"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: Making Sense of Utah 1. A Church and a State 2. A State and a Nation 3. A Peculiarly Republican People 4. Legislating in the People's Branch 5. Representing Competing Voices 6. Legislating at the Ballot Box 7. The Most Powerful Governor 8. Judges and Courts 9. Local Governments 10. A Multibillion Dollar Budget 11. Different People, Similar Processes Appendix 1. The Utah Capitol Appendix 2. Data Tables References.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1932 Fund.

ISBN:

9781496201805

1496201809

9781496207852

1496207858

OCLC:

1007842096