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Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results for “steve bickerstaff”
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  • Gerrymandering Texas

    by Steve Bickerstaff ...
    What if gerrymandering were not just a hot button contemporary political issue but actually a deep story of how Texas came to be?Gerrymandering Texas uses relevant legislation and court cases to tell the political history of the state of Texas. Writing out of decades of experience as an assistant attorney general, senate parliamentarian, expert consultant on redistricting, and law professor, Steve ... Read more

    $9.95 USD

  • Election Systems and Gerrymandering Worldwide

    by Steve Bickerstaff ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This book explores the similarities and differences among national election systems around the globe and sheds light on how election systems are susceptible to gerrymandering, which is the process by which an incumbent or a political party attempts to manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts for their own advantage. Presenting research showing that some of the worst electoral-system ... Read more

    $98.99 USD

  • Lines in the Sand

    Congressional Redistricting in Texas and the Downfall of Tom DeLay

    by Steve Bickerstaff ...
    The events of 2003 in Texas were important to the political history of this country. Congressman Tom DeLay led a Republican effort to gerrymander the state's thirty-two congressional districts to defeat all ten of the Anglo Democratic incumbents and to elect more Republicans; Democratic state lawmakers fled the state in an effort to defeat the plan. The Lone Star State uproar attracted attention ... Read more

    $32.39 USD

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    by Franco Scardino ...
    The governed must know their governmentUnderstanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Understanding the Arizona Constitution

    by Toni McClory ...
    Arizona became the nation’s 48th state in 1912 and since that time the Arizona constitution has served as the template by which the state is governed. Toni McClory’s Understanding the Arizona Constitution has offered insight into the inner workings and interpretations of the document—and the government that it established—for almost a decade.Since the book’s first publication, significant ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • The Sagebrush State, 6th Edition

    Nevada's History, Government, and Politics

    by Michael W. Bowers ...
    Series series Shepperson Series in Nevada History
    Nevada’s politics are in large measure the result of its turbulent history and harsh environment. Michael W. Bowers’s concise volume explains the dynamics of the political formation process, which is strikingly unique among the fifty states. Even today, Nevada is unlike the other states in its politics and culture: economically right, yet libertarian and home to widespread gaming and a 24/7 ... Read more

    $25.89 USD

  • American Government 101

    From the Continental Congress to the Iowa Caucus, Everything You Need to Know About US Politics

    by Kathleen Sears ...
    Series series Adams 101 Series
    Understand American government, elections, and the Constitution with this engaging, accessible introduction to how US politics really works.Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of government into tedious discourse that would put even the president to sleep. American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

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  • The Everything American Government Book

    From the Constitution to Present-Day Elections, All You Need to Understand Our Democratic System

    by Nick Ragone ...
    Series series Everything® Series
    Understand everything you need to know about our democratic system—from the Constitution to present-day elections—with The Everything American Government Book.If the confusion following the last presidential election is any indication, the average citizen knows precious little about the democratic system and the laws that affect their daily lives. The Everything American Government Book unravels ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • An Essential Guide to American Politics and the American Political System

    by Kenneth L. Hill ...
    An Essential Guide to American Politics and the American Political System by Kenneth Hill clarifies many of the trends influencing American politics today. You will find in this book a clear analysis of the underlying structure of the American political system, emerging trends, and enduring problems. The book analyzes both continuity and change in American politics and the interaction between the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Meeting Procedures

    Parliamentary Law and Rules of Order for the 21st Century

    by James Lochrie ...
    From voting and debating to rules on quorum, this is a complete, modern guide to meeting procedures. Packed with simplified information that avoids jargon, it meets the needs of most non-profit organizations and professional associations.The author emphasizes the principles of meetings and introduces the use of modern technology in meetings. ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • Who Will Be the Next President?

    A Guide to the U.S. Presidential Election System

    by Alexander S. Belenky ...
    Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
    This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This book addresses the peculiarities of the current presidential election system not yet addressed in other publications. It argues that any rules for electing a President that may have a chance to replace the current ones should provide an equal representation of states as equal members of the Union, and of the nation as a whole. This book ... Read more

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  • Congressional Procedure: A Practical Guide to the Legislative Process in the U.S. Congress

    The House of Representatives and Senate Explained

    by Richard A. Arenberg ...
    "A clear explanation of the workings of the United States government that should be required reading for politically engaged Americans." -- KIRKUSCongressional Procedure explains the legislative and congressional budget processes along with all aspects of Congress.This comprehensive guide to Congress is ideal for anyone who wants to know how Congress really works, including federal executives, ... Read more

    $19.99 USD