state governments

"Learn about how the state government is similar and different from the federal government; learn more about the various roles in state government and how states create laws to ensure that their government and society runs smoothly"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about the daily duties of a governor and find out more about how government works.

Explores state government, discussing how powers are split between state and national government, and looks at the responsibilities the state has.

Contains 240 tables which rank the fifty states and the District of Columbia in twelve general subject areas such as government, taxes, crime and law enforcement, and population, and includes a state-by-state summary of the data featured in the tables.

"A historical survey of state and local governments, including the role and responsibilities each has in its community and influential mayors, governors, and others."--.

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to the job of the state governor"--Provided by publisher.

Relates information about the local legislative branch of the American government, along with short biographical information on key figures and how the government functions.

Relates information about the state judicial branch of the American government, along with short biographical information on key figures and how the government functions.