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Government and Politics in Tennessee

By (author) William Lyons, By (author) John M. Ii Scheb, By (author) William K. Stair, By (author) Joseph Gregory Jarret

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Most Americans are more aware of the workings of the federal government than of their own state governments. But these â€œlaboratories of democracyâ€ constitute perhaps the most creative components of the American political experiment. This book serves as a guide for students of government and provides a historical context for understanding the forces at work in the stateâ€™s political system. Among the states, Tennesseeâ€™s unique blend of legislative and executive powers is, in some respects, far more a product of personality than political ideology. This second edition describes these often colorful leaders and the issues they grappled with, including education, health care, corrections, economic development, and other key factors. A full analysis of government institutions embodied in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches is supplemented by added attention to county government and public administration. Fully up to date, this edition also provides key chapters on the media, political campaigns, and the rising dominance of the Republican Party in recent decades. In addition, it focuses on how a new generation of politiciansâ€”among them, Governor Bill Haslam, House Speaker Beth Harwell, and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogeroâ€”have emerged to carry on the legacy of state leadership.