American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 18: State and Local Government

Learning Objectives

Having studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:

  1. Explain the mechanisms of direct democracy.
  2. Compare state constitutions with the U.S. Constitution.
  3. Describe diversity in political cultures within and across states.
  4. Describe sources of revenue for state and local governments.
  5. Explain the roles that state governments play in national politics.
  6. Outline the functions of the branches of state government.
  7. Identify general-purpose and single-purpose local governments.

Harrison:  American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition
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