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How America’s Three Constitutions Define the Nation - Governing
WEBMay 16, 2021 · The Constitution established a new, stronger national government for the United States. It created two houses in Congress, and established minimum eligibility requirements for the president and ...
The Rise, Fall and Mutation of Political Machines - Governing
WEBJacob Arvey, the legendary Chicago political boss of the 1940s, had something important that he liked to tell novices about how to succeed in politics. “It’s very simple,” he would say ...
Why Does America Have Primaries? - Governing
WEBMay 28, 2022 · The original purpose of primaries, they say, was to make government more responsive to the will of the American people. Instead, they argue, primaries have hijacked government on behalf of ...
The Pros and Cons of Privatizing Government Functions
WEBNov 29, 2010 · Problems from poorly conceived contracts can create cost increases that surpass the costs of in-house services, and if there’s shoddy contract oversight, a government is vulnerable to corruption ...
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
WEBThe Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024. Legislatures across the nation are confronting several social issues including crime, drug use, immigration and poverty. These issues will continue to ...
The Electoral College Explained: Its History and the ... - Governing
WEBNov 13, 2020 · The Electoral College is back at the center of our national political conversation. The fact that Hillary Clinton received 2.7 million more popular votes in 2016 than Donald Trump and still lost ...
Why Local Governments Need to Compete to Offer Citizens What …
WEBTiebout’s 1956 paper went on to become one of the most-cited articles in the social sciences, and for good reason: It’s as if Americans were being told that the policy frontier was alive and well.
Maps: What’s the Real Red and Blue Balance of State Government?
WEBIt’s of interest to review where things stand as the midterms approach. Thirty-six states will elect new governors. The 2023 class of freshman state legislators is estimated to number around 1,000.
Are Republican States More Federally Dependent? - Governing
WEBMar 22, 2021 · Eight of the 10 most federally dependent states were Republican, while seven of the 10 least federally dependent states were Democratic, which suggests that overall Republican states are more ...
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