Washington’s rich, sometimes quirky, and utterly fascinating experiment with self-government often takes unexpected twists and turns as the ingenious and dynamic people of the Evergreen State continue to institute change. Washington State Government and Politics will interest both the student of government and the more casual reader with its absorbing look at the "big picture" of an evolving state political system as well as its presentation of intriguing case studies, including the increasing use of the initiative process and alternative approaches for managing environmental conflicts.
Readers will learn that the federal Bill of Rights contains generally "negative" rights, or rights that prohibit government from taking certain actions, while by contrast, state constitutions often contain positive affirmations of rights as well as provisions that require government to act. They will discover which Evergreen state organizations had the most active political action committees in a recent year, and the impact that these special interest groups have had on government. "Evidence suggests that at the very least, substantial contributions and lobbying, coupled with good organization, serve to protect the ‘fair share’ of state resources allocated to a major interest."
With chapters on public opinion, the court system, the legislature, budgeting, environmental concerns and more, this newest volume provides fresh discussions and analysis from top political authorities throughout the state.
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