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(Posted October 2005)
Table of CONTENTS
- Overview of National, State, and Local Governments in the United States
- Understanding How the American System of Government Operates
- The Role of the U.S. Constitution
- How Federal, State, and Local Governments Interact
- Similarities and Differences Between the U.S. System of Government and
Other Forms of Democratic Government
- The Federal Government
- The Legislative Branch
- How a Bill Becomes Law
- The Senate
- The House of Representatives
- The Executive Branch
- Executive Departments and Agencies
- The Judicial Branch
- Chart: Checks and Balances
- State Governments
- Structure of State Governments
- Powers and Responsibilities of State Governments
- Local Government
- Structure of Local Governments
- Elections and the Electoral Process
- Nongovernmental Organizations and Institutions That Influence Public Policy
- The Media
- Special Interest Groups / Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Public Policy Research Associations
- Trade Associations
- Labor Unions
- Individuals and Private-sector Businesses
- State and Local Governmental Associations
- Political Parties
- Foreign Governments and Multilateral Organizations
- Chart: Funding Government in the United States
- Glossary
Acknowledgments
The publisher would like to extend its appreciation to BP America Inc. for its assistance in making this publication possible. The assistance of the following individuals in providing information for this publication is also gratefully acknowledged:
Douglas K. Barry, Ed.D., U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
Carol A. Bonosaro, Senior Executives Association
Elizabeth A. Sherman, Ph.D., Presidential Classroom
Donald A. Ritchie, U.S. Senate Historical Office
Paul Rundquist, formerly Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Vincent T. Tizzio, American International Group
Dr. Andrew R. Uscher, Senior Executives Association
David K. Voight, U.S. Small Business Administration
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