Washington State Politics and Government / T. M. Sell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sell, T. M., author.

Series:

Politics and History in Central Asia.

Politics and Governments of the American States Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Local government--Washington (State).

Local government.

Washington (State)--Politics and government.

Washington (State).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (387 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Lincoln, Nebraska : University of Nebraska Press, [2023]

Summary:

"In the twenty-first century, as many candidates actively campaign against the very government they seek to serve in, and as many people appear to believe their government irreparably broken, T. M. Sell argues that in Washington State, the system works better than most realize. In Washington State Politics and Government Sell explains how the many parts of government function and introduces readers to a diverse array of individuals who work in government, including how they got there and what it is they're trying to do. Sell covers the three branches of state government, plus county, city, special purpose district, and tribal governments. He explains the state budgets and taxes; the functions of major and better-known state agencies; how policy is made; the political landscape of Washington; and parties, voting, and elections. Sell discusses economic development, including the importance of high-tech industry, aviation, Amazon.com, and more traditional parts of the state economy, such as timber and agriculture. He also provides a contemporary look at Washington's elected officials, constitution, judiciary, media, demographics, and political culture and landscape. With this volume, any Washington citizen, student of politics, or specialist in government can gain insight into the state's current political system"-- Provided by publisher.

""Washington State Politics and Government" explains how the many parts of government work, while also introducing the reader to a diverse array of people who are actually in government, including how they got there and what it is they're trying to do"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Preface

Part I: The View from Above

1. Not-so-mobile Homes: The Story of a Bill

2. Overview: The Playing Field

3. Federalism: States within the State

4. Rules of the Road: The Constitution

Part II: Choosing leaders; Chasing Policy

5. How We Choose: Elections and Voting

6. Initiatives and Referenda: Government by (some of) the People

7. Let's Party!: Political Parties in Washington State

8. Interest Groups: The Politics of Power

Part III: State Government: Olympia and Beyond

9. Where it Happens: The Legislature

10. The Gang of Nine: The Executive Branch

11. All Rise: The Courts are in Session

12. Turning Policy into Practice: State Agencies and what They Do

13. Where It Comes from and Where It Goes: The Budget and Taxes

Part IV: In Your Neighborhood: Local Governments

14. County Government: Regions within the State

15. Cities

16. Special Purpose Districts

17. Tribal Governments: Nations within the Nation

18. Jobs and Money Economic Development

Epilogue

Sources

Notes

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Sell, T. M. Washington State Politics and Government

ISBN:

9781496237880

1496237889

9781496237897

1496237897

OCLC:

1402022671